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Hipkins is unlikely to reach heights of Jacindamania, and that may suit New Zealanders

Chris Hipkins promises a ‘solid’ government that will focus on bread-and-butter issues, in the wake of the international stardom of Jacinda Ardern

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand’s new prime minister signals policy overhaul to win back voters

Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will prioritize the economy as a recession looms and may jettison some of Jacinda Ardern’s policies as he seeks to win back the political middle ground ahead of an October election.

Tribune News Service

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

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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

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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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.

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Top international news of the day

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

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.

ABC News

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

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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.

AAP

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.

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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.

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Canberra to work closely with new NZ PM

Australia and New Zealand will continue to build on their relationship once new Kiwi prime minister Chris Hipkins is officially sworn in.

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

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.

WEKU

Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand's next prime minister

The 44-year-old education minister must still garner an endorsement Sunday from his Labour Party colleagues. He would replace Jacinda Ardern, who shocked the nation when she announced her resignation.

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One wedding, two honeymoons – and ultimately a funeral

To move on Three Waters, the retirement age and a capital gains tax could be the nails in Chris Hipkins' coffin – but they would provide some substantive additional lines to the epitaph of a government that has achieved less of its reform agenda than some supporters hoped, writes Jonathan Milne.

The Conversation

Chris Hipkins becomes NZ’s new prime minister – there are two ways it can go from here

Following the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern on January 19, the New Zealand Labour Party already has a new leader: Chris Hipkins. The handover from Ardern to Hipkins has been achieved with the same efficiency as the handover from Andrew Little to Ardern in 2017. But will it be as…

Reuters

Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

Chris Hipkins, set to become New Zealand's prime minister, built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, though he acknowledges some mistakes in handling the pandemic and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election.

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