Trump wins US election, Luxon wants to develop 'even closer relations'

Trump wins US election, Luxon wants to develop 'even closer relations'
Donald Trump is heading back to the White House. (Image: Getty)
Staff reporters
Former United States President Donald Trump has won the US election, becoming only the second person to win non-consecutive terms.The race was called overnight New Zealand time after Trump defeated the Democratic Party contender, Vice President Kamala Harris, in a number of critical battleground states, including Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.Ballots are still being counted as of Thursday morning NZT; however, the overall picture points to a decisive victory for Trump and the Republican Party after a dramatic campaign that saw Harris replace Presi...

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