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Mr Hipkins becomes the new prime minister of New Zealand in a ceremony days after he is elected Labour Party leader to replace Jacinda Ardern.

According to a statement from the parents of Mr Bagshaw, the pair were attempting to rescue an elderly woman.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister in a formal ceremony on Wednesday, following the resignation of outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last week.

The royal couple shared a statement thanking the outgoing New Zealand prime minister.

The legendary Welsh flanker believes the Irish boss is the obvious choice to lead the lions in 2025.

This year’s perennial back-to-school uniform discussion happens during a cost of living crisis. And we already know that the upfront and maintenance costs of school uniforms are a stress for families on lower incomes, in New Zealand and globally across rich and poor countries alike.

Around the world, interest in lowering the voting age is growing. Major efforts to change the laws are underway in Canada and New Zealand, while Germany recently lowered the voting age for European parliament elections.

Jacinda Ardern’s resignation as New Zealand prime minister has sparked discussions about burnout and when is the “right time” to leave a job. Some have written admiringly about Ardern’s decision to leave, saying she is being kind to herself and not overstaying her welcome – in contrast to many other…

Could New Zealand descend into right-wing unreason after Ardern, like the US did after 2016?