New Zealand's Ardern credits virus response for election win - The Associated Press

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — A day after winning a second term in a landside victory, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Sunday she sees the election result as an endorsement of her government’s efforts to stamp out the coronavirus and reboot the economy.

Speaking at a cafe near her Auckland home, Ardern said she expects to form a new government within three weeks and to prioritize work on the virus response.

Ardern said the margin of the victory exceeded their expectations.

elections, Ardern said she hoped people globally could move past the partisan divisions that elections often accentuate.