New Zealand election too close to call with over 95% of votes counted

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The two main parties were effectively deadlocked in New Zealand 's close-fought general elections on Saturday, with the rising cost of living and general economic problems the main issues at stake. Results with 95% votes counted showed the ruling center-right National Party and the opposition Labour Party neck-and-neck with just under 30% of the vote. The National Party held a slim lead of about 3,500 votes more than Labour late on Saturday night. Incumbent Prime Minister Cristopher Luxon, who heads the National Party, said that his party "is once again the largest party in parliament, and we have a pathway to forming the next government.