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Security rethink is needed in NZ

Relations must move on from discussions about deporting criminals.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 26: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to news reporters after meeting with business leaders at the Auckland Business Chamber, on his first visit to the city as Prime Minister on January 26, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. Hipkins was elected unopposed to the leadership of the Labour party earlier this week, after former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced she would step down. (Photo by Lynn Grieveson/Getty Images)

Ryland James

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Clarke Gayford has left a touching tribute for his fiance

‘Superhuman’: Ardern’s final day as PM

New Zealand’s former “First Bloke” has issued a touching tribute to his fiance Jacinda Ardern on her last day as Prime Minister.

Lauren Ferri

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This handout photo taken and released on January 24, 2023 by the New Zealand Prime Minister's Office shows outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, seen wearing a ceremonial Maori cloak, during her last public engagement visiting the Maori settlement of Ratana in the North Island. - Ardern said January 24 she was grateful for her time in office, insisting that a sustained barrage of online abuse was not the reason for her shock resignation. (Photo by Handout / NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

St Jacinda’s choice shows women can’t have it all

Jacinda Ardern deserves praise for getting a life. She has money and support. But she chose to step aside as PM. That is not a failure, or a cop-out. It is a choice that should be celebrated.

Janet Albrechtsen

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WHANGANUI, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 24: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern looks on during RÃÂtana Celebrations on January 24, 2023 in Whanganui, New Zealand. The 2023 RÃÂtana Celebrations mark the last day as Prime Minister for Jacinda Ardern following her resignation on January 19. Labour MP Chris Hipkins became the sole nominee for her replacement and will be sworn in as the new Prime Minister at a ceremony on January 25. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

‘You know me as Aunty, call him Chippy’

Jacinda Ardern used her last address as NZ PM to vow Chris Hipkins will make a ‘wonderful’ leader and thanked Kiwis for their ‘kindness’.

Anne Barrowclough

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This video frame grab from TVNZ via AFPTV taken on January 19, 2023 shows New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing she will resign from her post next month, in Wellington. - Ardern, a global figurehead of progressive politics, shocked the country on January 19 by announcing she would resign from office in a matter of weeks. (Photo by various sources / AFP) / - New Zealand OUT / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Wellbeing is up to us; what matters is a reliable economy

Jim Chalmers seems tempted to follow Jacinda Ardern’s example with generous welfare policies. There is much to be wary of.

Judith Sloan

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and new Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins arriving for their caucus vote at Parliament, Wellington. 21 January, 2023. NZ Herald photograph by Mark Mitchell

Ardern discussed resignation with Hipkins last year

Incoming NZ PM discussed Jacinda Ardern’s future with her ‘over a period of time’: confirms he will cut some of her policies.

Anne Barrowclough

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Chris Hipkins (C) and Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni (back) leave the Labour caucus meeting to elect a new premier at Parliament in Wellington on January 22, 2023. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP)

‘Abhorrent’: Incoming NZ PM slams Ardern treatment

New Zealand’s incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins has vowed to shield his own family from the spotlight as he condemns the personal abuse suffered by Jacinda Ardern.

Kirrily Schwarz, Zoe Smith and AFP

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New Zealand's new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins (L) and his Depute Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni attend their first press conference at Parliament in Wellington on January 22, 2023. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP)

NZ’s 41st PM vows to put families first

Chris Hipkins said his government would focus on ‘bread and butter issues’ but will aslo ditch some of Ardern’s more controversial policies.

Anne Barrowclough

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 1: Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price in the senate at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘War zone’: heat on Labor to act in Alice

NT Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price joins Coalition leaders in calling for federal intervention amid a wave of crime in Alice Springs.

Anne Barrowclough, Carly Douglas, Courtney Gould and Georgina Noack

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins speaks at a news conference at Parliament on September 02, 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand. COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have eased across New Zealand with all regions except Auckland and Northland now at Alert Level 3. Auckland will remain at Level 4 until Tuesday 14 September, while Northland will move to Level 3 at 11:59 pm on Thursday providing wastewater tests come back clear. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins - Pool/Getty Images)

New NZ PM will take Labour back to its sleeves rolled up, practical Kiwi image

Chris Hipkins likes beers, sausage rolls and a long lunch. But as Jacinda Ardern knew in engineering his uncontested assent to succeed her, he’s also the best person to lead Labour this election year.

Matthew Hooton

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Saint Jacinda, Open epic and inaction over Ukraine

The free world should have a close look at NATO and the UN and decide what use they are.

St Jacinda’s next moveInquirer

(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 22, 2019, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gestures as she departs following a gathering for congregational Friday prayers and two minutes of silence for victims of the twin mosque massacre, at Hagley Park in Christchurch. - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on January 19, 2023 she will resign next month. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP)

Ardern raised the roof – but her legacy is no bed of roses

The ‘iconic’ New Zealand PM’s sudden decision to quit was a dramatic final episode in a complex premiership marked by drama and crises.

CRAIG GREAVES

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NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 19: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces her resignation at the War Memorial Centre on January 19, 2023 in Napier, New Zealand. (Photo by Kerry Marshall/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

The accidental Prime Minister … more vacuous than dangerous

Jacinda Ardern was never the dangerous left-wing ideologue sometimes portrayed, or even the “pragmatic idealist” she styled herself. Even had she an ideology beyond the banality of kindness, she was not effective enough to lead any sort of revolution.

Matthew Hooton

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Inflation ‘crisis’ major priority for new leader

A convincing plan to tackle New Zealand’s cost-of-living ‘crisis’ will determine whether Jacinda Ardern’s replacement as prime minister will be able to win October’s national election.

Patrick Commins

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Frontrunners to take over Jacinda’s job

Several New Zealand politicians have spoken out on their chances of becoming the next prime minister. Here are the frontrunners.

Holly Hales

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‘Poor form to be first in the lifeboat’

Readers have their say on Jacinda Ardern’s abrupt resignation, the secret life of the GOP’s George Santos, and the nightlife that comes with being a tennis player.

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Ardern never wanted to be PM but brought a better brand of leadership

During an extraordinary, turbulent time in NZ history, Jacinda Ardern may not have got every call right, but her legacy will endure. Just ask my 8-year-old daughter.

Andrew Kirton

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Ardern led from the heart, not head, to NZ’s great cost

There are lessons for Australia and Anthony Albanese from her demise.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Deputy Prime Minister & Finance Minister Grant Robertson speaks during the daily COVID-19 update press conference in the Beehive Theatrette on September 16, 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand. 13 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in New Zealand in the community in the last 24 hours, all cases are in Auckland. Auckland remains under Alert Level 4 lockdown restrictions, while the rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2 settings. The current alert level settings for Auckland will remain in place until 23:59 on 21 September. (Photo by Robert Kitchin - Pool/Getty Images)

Two hats in ring to take over the top job

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s decision to step down leaves just two strong contenders for the top job.

Anne Barrowclough and Joanna Panagopoulos

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hugs a mosque-goer at the Kilbirnie Mosque on March 17, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. 50 people are confirmed dead and 36 are injured still in hospital following shooting attacks on two mosques in Christchurch on Friday, 15 March. The attack is the worst mass shooting in New Zealand's history. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

The Queen of woke leaves a trail of chaos in her wake

Jacinda Ardern was a dreadful PM of New Zealand who failed in substance but succeeded wildly in image. Her economic and strategic instincts were bad – but for a time she was very successful politically.

Greg Sheridan

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern holds a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron (out of frame) following talks on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on September 20, 2022. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

This PM never really understood free speech

Jacinda Ardern was no tyrant but nor was she the level-headed centrist so many once took her to be. Did she allow the far-left to drive her after all?

James Kierstead

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Ardern’s New Zealand a hard place to do business

Kiwis are feeling more nervous than ever about their economy which is trapped in a dangerous wage-price spiral.

Eric Johnston

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Empty tank, empty end for ‘saint’ of left Ardern

Jacinda Ardern shocked her party and country when she revealed she was quitting, leaving New Zealand Labour to face a looming recession and a likely election defeat.

Anne Barrowclough

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 8, 2022: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a joint Australia-New Zealand Leaders press conference on Friday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nikki Short

Albo reacts to Jacinda’s surprise move

Politicians of all persuasions are racing to wish Jacinda Ardern well after she announced her shock retirement.

Ellen Ransley

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Tearful Jacinda Ardern resigns as NZ PM

An emotional Jacinda Ardern has choked back tears while announcing she will stand down as New Zealand Prime Minister.

Claire Trevett – NZ Herald

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Kiwibuild was one of Jacinda Ardern's main planks for the 2017 election.

True legacy of Ardern’s key election promise isn’t pretty

Jacinda Ardern vowed in 2017 to fix NZ’s housing crisis. The abject failure of KiwiBuild is just one reason that crisis has only got worse throughout her tenure.

Matthew Birchall

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks about a public holiday on September 26 to mark the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during a press conference at the Parliament in Wellington on September 12, 2022. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP)

Ardern’s long-term economic policy was disastrous

Even if some economic indicators appear okay, Ardern’s policy choices put NZ on a path like Europe, combining a low-growth economy and a sclerotic state.

Oliver Hartwich

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