Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

Chris Hipkins elected New Zealand prime minister at party meeting

On Friday, it was already clear that he was the only candidate and would probably succeed Jacinda Ardern.

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. 

Chris Hipkins' journey from a police cell to New Zealand’s next prime minister

Hipkins, 44, faces an uphill battle to win Labor a third term in office in an Oct. 14 election, with his party trailing the main opposition National Party in recent polls.

Chris Hipkins succeeds Jacinda Ardern as new prime minister in New Zealand

Chris Hipkins will become the new leader of New Zealand's ruling Labour Party on Sunday. He was the only successor candidate following the resignation of Jacinda Ardern.

Chris Hipkins to be New Zealand's next prime minister

Education Minister Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand's next prime minister after he was the only candidate to enter the contest Saturday to replace Jacinda Ardern.

Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins Faces a Tough Road as New Zealand PM

Hipkins became minister for police in mid-2022 amid a crime wave. He is also minister for education and public service, as well as leader of the House