Chris Hipkins to be New Zealand’s next prime minister

Chris Hipkins Sworn in as 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand

Following Jacinda Ardern's unexpected resignation, Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand's 41st prime minister by the country's governor general in Wellington on Tuesday, 24 January.

Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM, pledges focus on economy

Chris Hipkins was sworn in Wednesday as New Zealand's 41st prime minister, following the unexpected resignation last week of Jacinda Ardern.Hipkins, 44, has promised a back-to-basics approach focusing on the economy and what he described as the “pandemic of inflation.”He will have less than nine months before contesting a tough general election, with opinion polls indicating his Labour Party is trailing its conservative opposition.New Zealand Go…

Post Ardern era begins in New Zealand as Hipkins sworn in as PM

Chris Hipkins has officially become New Zealand's Prime Minister, replacing Jacinda Ardern in the nation's top job less than nine months out from the next election.

Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand prime clothes

Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand Prime Minister on Wednesday, with his teenager Jacinda Ardern's tendering tendering her resignation.

Full video: Chris Hipkins sworn in as Prime Minister

Chris Hipkins takes over as PM from Jacinda Ardern in a ceremony at Government House in Wellington.

Jacinda Ardern gives tearful final address as prime minister

Clad in a traditional Maori feathered cloak, New Zealand’s departing prime minister made a teary final address today, thanking her nation for its empathy and k