A change to the UK Government doesn't look to change much for New Zealand.

It was a big win for Labour in the UK's general election, with Sir Keir Starmer now taking the helm as Prime Minister.

It marks the end of the Conservative's 14 years in power.

NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says New Zealand's close relationship with the UK will likely remain.

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