New Zealand’s new leader Hipkins cuts many contentious plans
February 8, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Wednesday said he was axing or delaying many of his government's more contentious policy plans as he looked to refocus on priorities like the rising cost of living.
Australian, New Zealand leaders’ talk focuses on China
February 7, 2023 GMTCANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian and New Zealand prime ministers met Tuesday to talk about China’s importance to their national economies, resolving to voice their disagreements with their most important trading partner that is becoming more assertive in their region.
New Zealand PM Hipkins’ Cabinet to prioritize day-to-day
January 31, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said he's selected a team of lawmakers to lead the country that will focus on the everyday concerns of New Zealanders such as the rising cost of living.
Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM, pledges focus on economy
January 25, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Chris Hipkins was sworn in Wednesday as New Zealand's 41st prime minister, following the unexpected resignation last week of Jacinda Ardern.
Jacinda Ardern makes final appearance as New Zealand leader
January 24, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Jacinda Ardern made her final public appearance as New Zealand's prime minister Tuesday, saying the thing she would miss most was the people, because they had been the “joy of the job.”
Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy
January 22, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Chris Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand's next prime minister and he chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen to that rank.
Chris Hipkins to be New Zealand’s next prime minister
January 21, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Education Minister Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand's next prime minister after he was the only candidate to enter the contest Saturday to replace Jacinda Ardern.
New Zealand’s Ardern has many possibilities for a second act
January 20, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — When Jacinda Ardern announced this week she was stepping down as New Zealand's prime minister, speculation began almost immediately about what she might do for a second act.
Reaction to Jacinda Ardern resigning as New Zealand leader
January 20, 2023 GMTNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shocked many with her announcement Thursday that she will leave office next month.
New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down
January 19, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose empathetic handling of the nation's worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic led her to become an international icon but who faced mounting criticism at home, said Thursday she was leaving office.
Ardern, rival turn her hot-mic vulgarity into charity’s win
December 22, 2022 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — When New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on a hot mic using a vulgarity against a rival politician last week, it seemed the nation's political discourse could be taking an ugly turn heading into an election year.
New Zealand PM Ardern caught name-calling rival on hot mic
December 13, 2022 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on a hot mic Tuesday using a vulgarity against a rival politician in a rare misstep for a leader known for her skill at debating and calm, measured responses.
New Zealand PM Ardern says China has become ‘more assertive’
December 9, 2022 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Reflecting on her five years as New Zealand's leader, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said China has undoubtedly become more assertive in the region over that time, but cautioned that building relationships with small Pacific nations shouldn't become a game of one-upmanship.