• New Zealand delays general election after COVID-19 outbreak

    New Zealand delays general election after COVID-19 outbreak

    New Zealand has delayed its election after a COVID-19 outbreak in its largest city, the prime minister announced Monday local time.  Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the election will be pushed back four weeks, from Sept. 19 to Oct. 19.  She said during a briefing the decision was made after consulting with leaders of every political party.  …