What the hell is happening in New Zealand?

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has just survived a coup attempt partially engineered by … himself. Confusion reigns in the capital after Luxon staggered out of the caucus room bloodied but still standing after Defence Minister Chris Penk launched a challenge. His MPs were ‘unified’ behind him, Luxon said, shortly before sacking Penk. Other ministers named in the putsch ran for cover…