National is pulling away from Labour in the latest poll. Photo / NZMENational is pulling away from Labour in the latest poll. Commentary released with the poll said it is the first time National has been ahead of Labour by five points or more. The bad news did not stop there for Labour, with leader Chris Hipkins tumbling six points to 32 per cent in the Preferred Prime Minister poll. A fall that large is bad news for Labour, but National leader Christopher Luxon was unable to capitalise on Hipkins’ malaise.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 11, 2023 04:47 UTC