NZ's Labour government closes gap in new poll

WELLINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - New Zealand's opposition National Party has seen its large lead over the ruling Labour Party slashed a month out from a general election, a new poll indicated on Friday. The Roy Morgan poll showed the centre right National with 40.5 percent of the vote, down 7 percentage points on a month ago, while Labour gained 1 point to 37.5 percent. The gap is the narrowest for the poll for more than a year. 'The New Zealand election is due to be held in only four weeks and there... [read full story]