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CNN  —  New Zealand welcomed a new prime minister on Wednesday, six days after Jacinda Ardern’s shock resignation ahead of an upcoming election. Chris Hipkins, 44,…

WELLINGTON: Chris Hipkinswas sworn in Wednesday as New Zealand's 41st prime minister, following the unexpected resignation last week of Jacinda Ardern. Hipkins, 44, has promised a back-to-basics approach focusing on the economy and what he…

<!-- -->Hipkins said he would be building his own relationships, but expected Ardern "to put in a good word".Wellington: Hundreds gathered to applaud Jacinda Ardern as she left New Zealand's parliament to resign as prime minister on…

In a valedictory letter to Ms Ardern, Mr Lee said he was sorry to learn that she had decided to step down, although he fully understood her reasons for doing so.  "Like many, I was moved watching your personal and sincere statement…

WELLINGTON: Labour leader Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister in a formal ceremony on Wednesday (Jan 25), following the resignation of outgoing prime minister Jacinda Ardern last week. The Labour Party elected former…

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CNN  —  New Zealand’s Labour party has unanimously endorsed Education Minister Chris Hipkins to succeed current Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as party leader.…

Known as "Chippy", Hipkins built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19 and was a troubleshooter for Ardern when other cabinet ministers were struggling. First elected to parliament in 2008, he became a household name fronting…

The Labour Party of New Zealand on Sunday selected Chris “Chippy” Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as the 41st prime minister of the country.New Zealand-based newspaper New Zealand Herald in its report commented on Hipkins’ appointment by…

New Zealand Labour lawmakers are currently meeting to confirm Chris Hipkins’s nomination to replace Jacinda Ardern as leader of the Labour party and New Zealand’s new prime minister. Hipkins, 44, was the only nomination for the job…