Jacinda Ardern
AA Edit | Centrist swing in New Zealand
Jacinda’s strict isolationist rules during the Covid-19 pandemic when New Zealand cut itself off even more from the world
AA Edit | A blow to Free Scotland?
Nicola blamed herself for becoming a polarising figure though reasons for her voluntarily stepping down could be sighted in other things
Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM
The 44-year-old senior politician must be formally backed by Labour members of parliament on Sunday to take over as the country's 41st PM
Priyanca Radhakrishnan becomes New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister
Radhakrishnan, who is from the 2017 intake of new MPs, is a minister outside of the Cabinet
AA Edit | A win for liberal-left
However, as far as her progressive agenda is concerned, it is unclear whether Ardern’s government has the economic chops to push it through
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern says 'we beat the virus again'
Ardern announced restrictions in the country's largest city would be eased, after a second COVID-19 wave was contained
New Zealand government to honour Maori New Year if reelected
Many people have argued that marking the day would help recognise the nation's indigenous people
New Zealand PM postpones election after virus return
PM Ardern also acknowledged concerns from rivals that curbs on campaigning would unfairly weigh the election in favour of her government
New Zealand virus outbreak spreads beyond Auckland, 13 new cases reported
The infections outside Auckland come despite a strict lockdown, including masked police blocking roads to seal its borders
COVID success adds bonus points to Ardern's re-election bid
The polls had pointed to a cliffhanger election this September, but the story has since changed because New Zealand's coronavirus response