WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Wednesday (Aug 12) he had won a confidence vote of ruling party lawmakers, after he called a meeting to address increased speculation about his leadership months away from a general election.Luxon, who also survived a confidence vote in April, h

The National Party has been gripped by another round of discontent and speculation.

Christopher Luxon's grip on his leadership is again being questioned following a week of communication gaffes and a fresh report his MPs are unhappy.

NZ Herald's Katie Bradford says if Luxon is getting rolled, 'it needs to be this week'.

OPINION: The PM has called a caucus meeting to discuss his leadership on Wednesday.