Current New Zealand PM Luxon still the top choice, Chris Hipkins close second: Poll

A recent 1News Verian poll indicates New Zealand's coalition government, comprising National, Act, and NZ First, is poised to retain power, albeit with a reduced majority of 62 seats. National Party leader Christopher Luxon leads as preferred Prime Minister at 23%, closely followed by Labour's Chris Hipkins at 20%. While National's support grew to 36%, Labour dipped slightly to 32%.