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New Zealand’s Chris Hipkins vows to focus on inflation ‘pandemic’ and ‘fairer’ tax system

Incoming prime minister echoes Jacinda Ardern’s promise to cut back Labour’s agenda to focus on cost of living issues

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand's incoming PM Hipkins says 'making haste' on changes in priorities

New Zealand's incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Monday that his government would be "making haste" on reprioritising and looking at whether current policies need to be scaled down.

Reuters

Morning Mail: mass shooting in LA, Wieambilla killers’ daughter speaks out, female sailors tell of abuse

A mass shooting at a ballroom dance studio in Monterey Park, California, left ten people dead and the shooter is still at large. Plus: why schools are banning artificial intelligence

The Guardian - AU

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Jacinda Ardern is a leader to look up to

Letters: Peter Haynes praises the departing prime minister’s kindness, honesty and authenticity, while Matthew Ryder finds her integrity refreshing, and Peter Wilson thinks she did the job properly for the benefit of her country

The Guardian - UK

What will become of Mt Albert without an MP?

Unless National chooses to force a by-election, constituents will be left unrepresented when Jacinda Ardern exits Parliament in April. Bonnie Harrison looks at what could happen in the electorate.

Newsroom.co.nz

Chris Hipkins wants to make politics boring again

In an era of increasingly divisive and polarising politics, Chris Hipkins is striving to take the heat out of the political environment.

Newsroom.co.nz

The biggest challenges facing PM Hipkins

Here's what might keep Chris Hipkins up at night as the country's new leader gets to grips with replacing Jacinda Ardern as prime minister.

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At least ten people were killed in a mass shooting late Saturday in a city east of Los Angeles following a Lunar New Year celebration that attracted thousands.

The Times of India

Nicola Sturgeon has 'plenty in the tank' after shock resignation of Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM

The First Minister, who is the longest-serving person to hold the post, has faced speculation she will stand down before the end of the current term

Daily Record

I’ve still got plenty in the tank to lead Scotland, says Sturgeon

The First Minister said she is ‘nowhere near’ ready to quit, and hopes to lead the country to independence.

The Independent UK

No 'compelling' argument that gender law impacts Equality Act, says Nicola Sturgeon

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she has not heard a single “persuasive or compelling” argument that Scotland’s gender reform legislation would have…

The National (Scotland)

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern is resigning. Is there a lesson for other politicians?

Political experts say that other global leaders can learn from Ardern's moment of gracefully bowing out while keeping reputations largely intact.

WEKU

Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand’s new prime minister as he condemns ‘abhorrent’ abuse of Jacinda Ardern

Hipkins announces first ever deputy PM of Pacific Islands heritage

The Independent UK

Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy

Chris Hipkins has been confirmed 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

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Labour's swift, clean move to pick new PM

The past few days saw none of the drama, the backstabbing, the leaking and counter-briefing we've come to associate with leadership changes.

ABC News

Chris Hipkins formally elected new New Zealand Labour leader, replacing outgoing prime minister Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern hands over the NZ Labour leadership to Chris Hipkins in an emotional caucus meeting that saw Mr Hipkins officially endorsed to become the country's next prime minister.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand: Chris Hipkins taking over from Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday

Sole nominee secures Labour endorsement for prime minister, with Carmel Sepuloni as deputy, and incumbent’s last engagements on Tuesday

Reuters

New Zealand's ruling party confirms Hipkins as new prime minister - Radio New Zealand

New Zealand's ruling Labour Party selected Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as leader of the Labour party and prime minister in a meeting on Sunday, Radio New Zealand reported.

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Hipkins, Sepuloni to lead NZ Labour

New Zealand Labour MPs have greeted outgoing leader Jacinda Ardern and anointed successor Chris Hipkins with applause in Wellington.

Reuters

New Zealand chooses 'Chippy' Hipkins to replace charismatic Ardern

New Zealand's ruling Labour Party chose former COVID minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday to replace the charismatic Jacinda Ardern as its new leader, and become the next prime minister of the country.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hipkins promises focus on 'bread and butter issues'

Labour Party MPs gathered in Wellington to vote on Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as party leader and Prime Minister.

Tribune News Service

Chris Hipkins’ journey from police cell to New Zealand’s next prime minister

New Zealand’s next prime minister credits time spent in a police cell for sparking his interest in national politics.

Newsroom.co.nz

When are we going to address misogynistic abuse?

Misogynistic abuse is at the heart of our post-truth world, one that is opposed to facts, evidence, and reality, and is fuelled by a sense of victimhood. Will we do something about it? asks Neal Curtis.

Newsroom.co.nz

Economy will be a rough ride no matter what

While Jacinda Ardern’s resignation is not likely to cause economic instability, new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will have to contend with significant existing problems such as the cost of living crisis and declining business confidence, argues Dr Murat Ungor.

The Guardian - US

Jacinda Ardern proved a true leader knows when to step back. If only US politicians did the same

There’s a real problem when the same people cling to power for decades and refuse to make room for new blood

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