Following severe storms and flooding in and around the country's largest city, Auckland, major insurers Insurance Australia Group and Suncorp Group have collectively received over 9,000 claims.

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Heavy rainfall has hit New Zealand's North Island for the third day straight causing landslides, flash floods and knocking out roads. A total of four people have died in the floods. The number was updated after a person missing was confirmed dead.

New Zealand: Four dead after torrential rains, PM Chris Hipkins to conduct survey of damages

Heavy rainfall hit New Zealand's North Island for the third consecutive day causing landslides, flash floods and knocking out roads. Four people have died in these floods and the death toll could in fact go up.

New Zealand: Country hit by flash floods, landslides for third day

The death toll in New Zealand’s largest city Auckland due to heavy rains rose to four on Sunday (January 29) as flash floods and landslides continued in the country’s north island for the third day. The city of 1.6 million remained under a state of emergency while the country’s weather agency warned of severe weather for Sunday and Monday. Furthermore, the man who was swept away on Friday was later found dead, said the police, which took the death toll to four people who have been killed due to the record rainfall so far.&nbsp;

The national&nbsp;weather forecaster, MetService has warned of more intense weather conditions on Sunday and Monday for the north island where heavy rainfall could also cause surface and flash flooding. The agency has also warned about severe thunderstorms&nbsp; as well as downpours from Sunday 7:00 pm (local time) to Monday 10:00 am (local time) in Northland and northern Auckland.&nbsp;

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The Auckland Emergency Management controller Rachel Kelleher told the media that they are aware of the weather conditions possibly worsening on Sunday. Meanwhile, the police have confirmed that the man who was previously reported missing after being swept away on Friday in Onewhero, which is around 70 km away from Auckland, was later found dead.&nbsp;

The city police also said they are assisting with traffic management and road closures in Waitomo District which has witnessed “numerous slips, flooding and damage to roads” due to heavy rainfall. According to the police, there has also been “widespread flooding” near the Bay of Plenty and a landslide which has knocked down a house, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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The officials have also said that thousands of people are without power while hundreds remain without access to water. Meanwhile, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins who has been in office less than a week flew over Auckland in a helicopter and described the situation as “unprecedented” in recent memory.&nbsp; 
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The death toll in New Zealand’s largest city Auckland due to heavy rains rose to four on Sunday (January 29) as flash floods and landslides continued in the country’s north island for the third day.

The death toll in New Zealand’s largest city Auckland due to heavy rains rose to four on Sunday (January 29) as flash floods and landslides continued in the country’s north island for the third day. The city of 1.6 million remained under a state of emergency while the country’s weather agency warned of severe weather for Sunday and Monday. Furthermore, the man who was swept away on Friday was later found dead, said the police, which took the death toll to four people who have been killed due to the record rainfall so far. The national weather forecaster, MetService has warned of more intense weather conditions on Sunday and Monday for the north island where heavy rainfall could also cause surface and flash flooding. The agency has also warned about severe thunderstorms as well as downpours from Sunday 7:00 pm (local time) to Monday 10:00 am (local time) in Northland and northern Auckland. ALSO READ | New Zealand: Three killed in Auckland after record rainfall, flash floods The Auckland Emergency Management controller Rachel Kelleher told the media that they are aware of the weather conditions possibly worsening on Sunday. Meanwhile, the police have confirmed that the man who was previously reported missing after being swept away on Friday in Onewhero, which is around 70 km away from Auckland, was later found dead. The city police also said they are assisting with traffic management and road closures in Waitomo District which has witnessed “numerous slips, flooding and damage to roads” due to heavy rainfall. According to the police, there has also been “widespread flooding” near the Bay of Plenty and a landslide which has knocked down a house, reported Reuters. ALSO WATCH | New Zealand: Four dead after torrential rains, PM Chris Hipkins to conduct survey of damages The officials have also said that thousands of people are without power while hundreds remain without access to water. Meanwhile, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins who has been in office less than a week flew over Auckland in a helicopter and described the situation as “unprecedented” in recent memory. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

New Zealand: Four killed after heavy rains, flash floods in Auckland; more downpour forecast

A state of emergency was declared in Auckland on Friday after extreme weather conditions caused torrential rains and also widespread flooding leaving two people dead and two missing, according to police reports.

New Zealand: Two dead, two missing in torrential rains & floods in Auckland

At least seven people were left dead&nbsp;in a shooting that took place outside a Jerusalem&nbsp;synagogue on Friday.&nbsp;The shooter was shot and instantly killed, according to police and medical personnel. In Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, flash floods and severe rains hiton Saturday, January 28, killing three in separate accidents.&nbsp;Among other news, Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man died from his injuries after a traffic check descended into a police assault. Authorities has released the footage of the police confrontation.&nbsp; 
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A shooting on Friday (January 27) outside a synagogue in east Jerusalem—which Israel has annexed—left at least seven people dead, with the shooter being shot and killed on the spot, according to police and medics. "Earlier this evening at around 8:30 pm (1830 GMT), a terrorist arrived at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov boulevard in Jerusalem and proceeded to shoot at a number of people in the area," a police statement said.&nbsp;

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As New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland is reeling from torrential rains and flash floods on Saturday (January 28), the police have confirmed that three people were killed in separate flood-related incidents. This comes a day after record rainfall and flash floods which prompted the announcement of a state of emergency, evacuations, and closure of the city’s airport which is also the largest one in New Zealand. &nbsp;

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Tyre Nichols, 29, Black man was hospitalised following his arrest on January 7 and succumbed to his injuries three days later, according to the police. Five Black policemen from the Memphis Police Department were dismissed and are now being investigated by the law. Know the timeline of the investigation into Tyre Nichols' death.&nbsp;

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The family of Tyre Nichols, who died after a traffic check descended into a police assault, is urging calm as authorities release the footage of the police confrontation. Nichols passed away days after the January 7 encounter with five former police officers, who are now accused of his murder.

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At least seven people were left dead in a shooting that took place outside a Jerusalem synagogue on Friday. The shooter was shot and instantly killed, according to police and medical personnel.

At least seven people were left dead in a shooting that took place outside a Jerusalem synagogue on Friday. The shooter was shot and instantly killed, according to police and medical personnel. In Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, flash floods and severe rains hiton Saturday, January 28, killing three in separate accidents. Among other news, Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man died from his injuries after a traffic check descended into a police assault. Authorities has released the footage of the police confrontation. Click on the headlines to read more: Jerusalem synagogue shooting leaves seven dead, including gunman A shooting on Friday (January 27) outside a synagogue in east Jerusalem—which Israel has annexed—left at least seven people dead, with the shooter being shot and killed on the spot, according to police and medics. "Earlier this evening at around 8:30 pm (1830 GMT), a terrorist arrived at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov boulevard in Jerusalem and proceeded to shoot at a number of people in the area," a police statement said. New Zealand: Three killed in Auckland after record rainfall, flash floods As New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland is reeling from torrential rains and flash floods on Saturday (January 28), the police have confirmed that three people were killed in separate flood-related incidents. This comes a day after record rainfall and flash floods which prompted the announcement of a state of emergency, evacuations, and closure of the city’s airport which is also the largest one in New Zealand. Tyre Nichols Death: Timeline of investigation, Memphis police body cam footage & family reaction Tyre Nichols, 29, Black man was hospitalised following his arrest on January 7 and succumbed to his injuries three days later, according to the police. Five Black policemen from the Memphis Police Department were dismissed and are now being investigated by the law. Know the timeline of the investigation into Tyre Nichols' death. US: Authorities release footage of police brutality against Tyre Nichols The family of Tyre Nichols, who died after a traffic check descended into a police assault, is urging calm as authorities release the footage of the police confrontation. Nichols passed away days after the January 7 encounter with five former police officers, who are now accused of his murder. US: President Biden names Jeff Zients as new White House chief of staff US President Joe Biden has named Jeff Zients, a longstanding aide who supervised his massive COVID-19 response operation, as the next White House Chief of Staff. Zients previously served in the Obama administration. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The first T20I match between India and New Zealand took place in front of a capacity crowd at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand.

The first T20I match between India and New Zealand took place in front of a capacity crowd at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. While both sets of players in the match took to the ground, none received as loud support or whistle as a man sitting in the hospitality stand of the stadium. It was former Indian captain MS Dhoni, for whom the Ranchi crowd had reserved the biggest cheer of the night. His fan following left New Zealand allrounder Jimmy Neesham perplexed. When asked during the post-match show about the crazy fan following of Dhoni, Neesham said it was a 'great feeling' as it allowed players like him to slip under the radar. "It's a great feeling actually. You sort of feel, you can fly under the radar. No one is really there to watch you bat or bowl," he said. "Everyone is there to watch someone else. I always quite enjoyed it to be honest, coming to India knowing that the pressure will be on someone else." Read more: 'No one thought...': Hardik Pandya surprised after defeat against New Zealand in first T20I Dhoni along with his wife Sakshi Dhoni attended the match. Whenever the camera zoomed upon him, the entire stadium went berserk. At one point, the stadium reverberated with chants of 'Dhoni, Dhoni, Dhoni' - showcasing the demigod status the former Indian player had acquired. MSD + Ranchi = 🤩 When the Ranchi crowd welcomed the legendary @msdhoni in style 😃👌#TeamIndia | #INDvNZ | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/40FoEDudSv — BCCI (@BCCI) January 27, 2023 × Sunil Gavaskar, who was on air at the time noted the 'accreditation card' Dhoni was wearing and said, he did not need the card for identification in any part of India - much less so in Ranchi. While Dhoni certainly grabbed the spotlight, the Indian team could not produce a cohesive performance on the pitch. After clean sweeping the visitors in the ODI series, the men-in-blue were given a reality check when the Black Caps produced a spirited bowling performance to win the game by 21 runs. Read more: Mitchell Santner stars with ball as New Zealand draws first blood in T20Is, wins Ranchi match by 21 runs India and New Zealand will square off again in the second T20I on Saturday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland is reeling from torrential rains and flash floods on Saturday (January 28), and the police&nbsp;have confirmed that&nbsp;three people were killed in separate flood-related incidents. This comes a day after record rainfall and flash&nbsp;floods prompted the announcement of a state of emergency, evacuations, and closure of the city’s airport which is also the largest one in New Zealand. &nbsp;

The police have said they were still responding to a high number of calls from residents about “weather-related incidents”. The city of 1.6 million people on the country’s north island witnessed some relief as the rains slowed down after they&nbsp;flooded most of the north, northwest and west parts on Friday. Auckland recorded 249 mm of rain in the span of 24 hours which marked the wettest day and month when compared to the previous 161 mm record.

New Zealand Police found the bodies of two men&nbsp;in flood waters in separate incidents in a northern suburb, while search is underway for another man who they believe has been swept away in the southern part of the city. A third death related to the flooding was confirmed&nbsp;by the police, on Saturday afternoon (local time)&nbsp;who said that&nbsp;Fire and Emergency workers found the&nbsp;person who was previously&nbsp;unaccounted for&nbsp;after a landslide hit a house in an inner suburb of Auckland, as per local media reports.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the duty controller of Auckland’s Emergency Management (AEM) agency, Andrew Clark said that Saturday morning revealed the first “true understanding” of the impact of the storm, as per Reuters.&nbsp;

In a statement, AEM’s Clark urged caution for the city’s residents returning home to check the damage caused. He added, “We won't start to get a good idea of numbers affected until later today and, even then, this will take time, with information still coming in and many assessments to complete.”&nbsp;

According to media reports, the flash flood turned many of Auckland’s roads into rivers on Friday (January 27) with ankle-length water on several terminals of the Auckland Airport. The authorities have also said they expect operations to resume by midday on Saturday but before that, there will be no flights in or out of the airport, reported AFP.&nbsp;

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In a statement, Air New Zealand said that the airport was scheduled to resume operations from its international terminal from 5:00 pm (local time) and at least 12 of the airlines’ international flights over Auckland were diverted overnight.&nbsp;

Furthermore, Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty took to Twitter and said New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins would visit Auckland on Saturday to “assess the damage”. Subsequently, Hipkins also took to the social media platform and said, “My travel to Auckland this morning has been delayed due to weather conditions. I’m continuing to monitor the situation from Wellington. Govt will provide as much help and support as we can.”&nbsp;

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He also said the national crisis management centre in the capital city, was helping to coordinate the emergency response. Meanwhile, the AEM said, “We're not out of this yet. Heavy rain returns tomorrow”. Additionally, the New Zealand PM&nbsp;and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown will also address the media about the&nbsp;"unprecedented weather event", said the AEM.&nbsp;

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This comes after the country’s weather forecaster said that while heavy rains have eased, another period of downpours was possible on Sunday. According to media reports, more than 2,000 calls for assistance have been made to emergency services from across the city.&nbsp;

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New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland is reeling from torrential rains and flash floods on Saturday (January 28), and the police have confirmed that three people were killed in separate flood-related incidents.

New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland is reeling from torrential rains and flash floods on Saturday (January 28), and the police have confirmed that three people were killed in separate flood-related incidents. This comes a day after record rainfall and flash floods prompted the announcement of a state of emergency, evacuations, and closure of the city’s airport which is also the largest one in New Zealand. The police have said they were still responding to a high number of calls from residents about “weather-related incidents”. The city of 1.6 million people on the country’s north island witnessed some relief as the rains slowed down after they flooded most of the north, northwest and west parts on Friday. Auckland recorded 249 mm of rain in the span of 24 hours which marked the wettest day and month when compared to the previous 161 mm record. New Zealand Police found the bodies of two men in flood waters in separate incidents in a northern suburb, while search is underway for another man who they believe has been swept away in the southern part of the city. A third death related to the flooding was confirmed by the police, on Saturday afternoon (local time) who said that Fire and Emergency workers found the person who was previously unaccounted for after a landslide hit a house in an inner suburb of Auckland, as per local media reports. ALSO READ | ‘Record-breaking’ floods leave Western Australia communities isolated, defence aircraft deployed for rescue Meanwhile, the duty controller of Auckland’s Emergency Management (AEM) agency, Andrew Clark said that Saturday morning revealed the first “true understanding” of the impact of the storm, as per Reuters. In a statement, AEM’s Clark urged caution for the city’s residents returning home to check the damage caused. He added, “We won't start to get a good idea of numbers affected until later today and, even then, this will take time, with information still coming in and many assessments to complete.” According to media reports, the flash flood turned many of Auckland’s roads into rivers on Friday (January 27) with ankle-length water on several terminals of the Auckland Airport. The authorities have also said they expect operations to resume by midday on Saturday but before that, there will be no flights in or out of the airport, reported AFP. ALSO WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: New Zealand's Auckland under state of emergency amid flood-like condition In a statement, Air New Zealand said that the airport was scheduled to resume operations from its international terminal from 5:00 pm (local time) and at least 12 of the airlines’ international flights over Auckland were diverted overnight. Furthermore, Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty took to Twitter and said New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins would visit Auckland on Saturday to “assess the damage”. Subsequently, Hipkins also took to the social media platform and said, “My travel to Auckland this morning has been delayed due to weather conditions. I’m continuing to monitor the situation from Wellington. Govt will provide as much help and support as we can.” My travel to Auckland this morning has been delayed due to weather conditions. I’m continuing to monitor the situation from Wellington. Govt will provide as much help and support as we can. I’m advised movement around Auckland remains difficult. Stay put if you safely. — Chris Hipkins (@chrishipkins) January 27, 2023 × He also said the national crisis management centre in the capital city, was helping to coordinate the emergency response. Meanwhile, the AEM said, “We're not out of this yet. Heavy rain returns tomorrow”. Additionally, the New Zealand PM and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown will also address the media about the "unprecedented weather event", said the AEM. ALSO READ | Jacinda Ardern replaced with Chris Hipkins as New Zealand PM at official ceremony This comes after the country’s weather forecaster said that while heavy rains have eased, another period of downpours was possible on Sunday. According to media reports, more than 2,000 calls for assistance have been made to emergency services from across the city. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

New Zealand: Three killed in Auckland after record rainfall, flash floods

People forced to evacuate their homes after heavy rain causes major flooding in New Zealand's Auckland. No deaths reported so far. Watch further to know more.

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Defending Champions Belgium and Australia reached the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup but were given stern tests by New Zealand and Spain respectively. Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to former High-performance director of Indian Hockey, David John, on those two thrilling matches and also looked ahead to Wednesday's two quarter-final clashes.

Hockey World Cup: Australia and Belgium reach semis

New Zealand got its new Prime Minister labour leader Chris Hipkins, who has sworn in at a formal ceremony in the capital of Wellington. Hipkins replaced the outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern whose resignation stunned the country last week.

New Zealand: Chris Hipkins officially becomes 41st Prime Minister, replaces Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday (January 25)&nbsp;as New Zealand's prime minister, after her announcement to step down from the position last week.&nbsp;At a ceremony in Wellington, the country's capital, 44-year-old Chris Hipkins was sworn in as prime minister by New Zealand's governor-general.

This is the biggest privilege and responsibility of my life," Hipkins said after formally taking office.&nbsp;

"I'm energized and excited by the challenges ahead," he added.

After leading the nation through a series of natural crises, its worst-ever terrorist attack, and the Covid-19 outbreak, Ardern said last week that she no longer had "enough in the tank."

Earlier on Wednesday (January 25), she made her final public appearance as prime minister, leaving the iconic Beehive parliament building to a spontaneous wave of applause from hundreds of spectators.

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One of the first to express gratitude to Ardern was Prince William. During her five years in office, Ardern rose to become a leading figure in progressive politics around the world.

"Thank you&nbsp;Jacinda&nbsp;Ardern for your friendship, leadership and support over the years, not least at the time of my grandmother's death," he wrote on his official Twitter account.&nbsp;

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Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday (January 25) as New Zealand's prime minister, after her announcement to step down from the position last week.

Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday (January 25) as New Zealand's prime minister, after her announcement to step down from the position last week. At a ceremony in Wellington, the country's capital, 44-year-old Chris Hipkins was sworn in as prime minister by New Zealand's governor-general. This is the biggest privilege and responsibility of my life," Hipkins said after formally taking office. "I'm energized and excited by the challenges ahead," he added. After leading the nation through a series of natural crises, its worst-ever terrorist attack, and the Covid-19 outbreak, Ardern said last week that she no longer had "enough in the tank." Earlier on Wednesday (January 25), she made her final public appearance as prime minister, leaving the iconic Beehive parliament building to a spontaneous wave of applause from hundreds of spectators. Also read | Shubman Gill posts another 100 against New Zealand as partnership with Rohit reaches 200 milestone One of the first to express gratitude to Ardern was Prince William. During her five years in office, Ardern rose to become a leading figure in progressive politics around the world. "Thank you Jacinda Ardern for your friendship, leadership and support over the years, not least at the time of my grandmother's death," he wrote on his official Twitter account. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Jacinda Ardern replaced with  Chris Hipkins as New Zealand PM at official ceremony

New Zealand versus India Highlights Hockey World Cup 2023: At the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India was defeated by New Zealand in their crossover game to end the tournament. After the game ended in a 3-3 draw, New Zealand won in sudden death.

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Jacinda Ardern might be known as the feminist icon and currently being lauded over the choice to step down as a Prime Minister as a wise decision in favour of her mental health, she seems to have fallen out of favour with rural farmers in New Zealand.

Jacinda Ardern great on world stage but on New Zealand

New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party has selected Chris Hipkins to serve as the 41st Prime Minister after his soon-to-be predecessor Jacinda Ardern’s shocking resignation on Thursday. This comes after the 44-year-old’s confirmation by the Labour caucus on Sunday (January 22) which was largely a formality since he was the only nominee for the top job. Ardern’s last day as the country’s PM will be Tuesday and Hipkins will be sworn in on Wednesday (January 25).&nbsp;

Announcing his appointment, Hipkins said, “This is the biggest privilege and biggest responsibility of my life. I am energised and excited by the challenge that lies ahead.” He also went on to name incumbent social development minister Carmel Sepuloni as New Zealand’s next deputy PM. The 46-year-old of Samoan, Tongan and New Zealand European descent from Auckland will become the country’s first-ever Pasifika to take the role, as per Reuters.&nbsp;

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In his first-ever speech after the vote, Hipkins spoke about some of the issues that his administration will focus on including the country’s economy after acknowledging that he takes this job at a "challenging time"&nbsp;for the country.&nbsp;

“COVID-19 and the global pandemic created a health crisis, and now it’s created an economic one – and that’s where my government’s focus will be. Our focus will be on the right now, on the bread and butter issues that people care about,” said the soon-to-be prime minister, reported the Guardian.&nbsp;

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He added, “Some people, many people are hurting at the moment, and I want them to know that we are on their side.” Hipkins also said that the rest of his team will be announced later. First elected to parliament in 2008, Hipkins built his reputation for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and was at the forefront of the government’s pandemic response as health minister in July 2020 before becoming the Covid response minister by the end of the year.

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New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party has selected Chris Hipkins to serve as the 41st Prime Minister after his soon-to-be predecessor Jacinda Ardern’s shocking resignation on Thursday.

New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party has selected Chris Hipkins to serve as the 41st Prime Minister after his soon-to-be predecessor Jacinda Ardern’s shocking resignation on Thursday. This comes after the 44-year-old’s confirmation by the Labour caucus on Sunday (January 22) which was largely a formality since he was the only nominee for the top job. Ardern’s last day as the country’s PM will be Tuesday and Hipkins will be sworn in on Wednesday (January 25). Announcing his appointment, Hipkins said, “This is the biggest privilege and biggest responsibility of my life. I am energised and excited by the challenge that lies ahead.” He also went on to name incumbent social development minister Carmel Sepuloni as New Zealand’s next deputy PM. The 46-year-old of Samoan, Tongan and New Zealand European descent from Auckland will become the country’s first-ever Pasifika to take the role, as per Reuters. ALSO READ | Who is Chris Hipkins, set to become New Zealand’s new PM In his first-ever speech after the vote, Hipkins spoke about some of the issues that his administration will focus on including the country’s economy after acknowledging that he takes this job at a "challenging time" for the country. “COVID-19 and the global pandemic created a health crisis, and now it’s created an economic one – and that’s where my government’s focus will be. Our focus will be on the right now, on the bread and butter issues that people care about,” said the soon-to-be prime minister, reported the Guardian. ALSO WATCH | Chris Hipkins to become New Zealand Prime Minister replacing Jacinda Ardern He added, “Some people, many people are hurting at the moment, and I want them to know that we are on their side.” Hipkins also said that the rest of his team will be announced later. First elected to parliament in 2008, Hipkins built his reputation for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and was at the forefront of the government’s pandemic response as health minister in July 2020 before becoming the Covid response minister by the end of the year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

New Zealand: Chris Hipkins to take over as next Prime Minister on Wednesday

Speculation over the next Prime Minister of New Zealand is officially over. Now, Chris Hipkins, till now was the country's Education Minister has been appointed as the PM replacing the incumbent Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Chris Hipkins set to become New Zealand's 41st Prime Minister, to swear in on January 25

Minister Chris Hipkins, who led New Zealand’s response against the COVID-19 pandemic, is all set to replace Jacinda Ardern to become the country’s next prime minister.&nbsp;The 44-year-old was the lone minister to receive the nomination from fellow lawmakers on Saturday. However, he still needs an endorsement from his Labour Party, which he is expected to get by Sunday. Subsequently, the process of transfer of power will follow officially, reports Reuters news agency.

“The Labour Party caucus will meet at 1 pm on Sunday (local time)&nbsp;to endorse the nomination and confirm Chris Hipkins as the Party Leader," said a statement by senior Labour Party member Duncan Webb.

Reacting to his nomination, Hipkins said he was honoured to receive the humongous support from the lawmakers, adding “the weight of that responsibility is still sinking in”.

“Look, it's a big day for a boy from the Hutt, and look, I'm really honoured and humbled by the support that my colleagues have shown towards me. It's an enormous privilege,” he said&nbsp;referring to the Hutt Valley near Wellington where he grew up.

<h2>New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation, lauded as a leader for her work</h2>

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“It's also an enormous responsibility, and the weight of that responsibility is still sinking in. But I absolutely take that very seriously, and I know I'm really looking forward to it,” Hipkins said.

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Labour Party expects that the change of guard will bolster its electoral fortunes when it faces the general elections on October 14, as it battles unfavourable opinion polls and rising criticism from the opponents over rising prices, poverty and crime rate.

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On Thursday, Arden’s decision to demit office abruptly stunned New Zealand after securing a second term in a landslide election win less than three years ago.

The 42-year-old leader said she no longer had "enough in the tank". She said that her decision to step down was "tinged with sadness" but after making the announcement she had "slept well for the first time in a long time".

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Minister Chris Hipkins, who led New Zealand’s response against the COVID-19 pandemic, is all set to replace Jacinda Ardern to become the country’s next prime minister.

Minister Chris Hipkins, who led New Zealand’s response against the COVID-19 pandemic, is all set to replace Jacinda Ardern to become the country’s next prime minister. The 44-year-old was the lone minister to receive the nomination from fellow lawmakers on Saturday. However, he still needs an endorsement from his Labour Party, which he is expected to get by Sunday. Subsequently, the process of transfer of power will follow officially, reports Reuters news agency. “The Labour Party caucus will meet at 1 pm on Sunday (local time) to endorse the nomination and confirm Chris Hipkins as the Party Leader," said a statement by senior Labour Party member Duncan Webb. Reacting to his nomination, Hipkins said he was honoured to receive the humongous support from the lawmakers, adding “the weight of that responsibility is still sinking in”. “Look, it's a big day for a boy from the Hutt, and look, I'm really honoured and humbled by the support that my colleagues have shown towards me. It's an enormous privilege,” he said referring to the Hutt Valley near Wellington where he grew up. New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation, lauded as a leader for her work “It's also an enormous responsibility, and the weight of that responsibility is still sinking in. But I absolutely take that very seriously, and I know I'm really looking forward to it,” Hipkins said. Also read | An emotional Jacinda Ardern announces she will step down as New Zealand PM next month Labour Party expects that the change of guard will bolster its electoral fortunes when it faces the general elections on October 14, as it battles unfavourable opinion polls and rising criticism from the opponents over rising prices, poverty and crime rate. Also read | What just happened? Reason for Jacinda Ardern's shocking resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister On Thursday, Arden’s decision to demit office abruptly stunned New Zealand after securing a second term in a landslide election win less than three years ago. The 42-year-old leader said she no longer had "enough in the tank". She said that her decision to step down was "tinged with sadness" but after making the announcement she had "slept well for the first time in a long time". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s next prime minister

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shock move to step down as the New Zealand Prime Minister on 7 February made headlines on Thursday as she made the announcement. What just happened? Prime Minister Ardern turned heads and grabbed eyeballs for her efficient management through the COVID-19 pandemic and her leadership at times of crisis. She became the world's youngest female head of government at age 37. The leadership change comes ahead of the October elections. With this, Labour Party will now have to come up with a new face for the general election scheduled for 14 October 2023. So, what is the possible reason for Jacinda to take the decision to step down as New Zealand PM?&nbsp;

<h2>Burnout and other possible reasons&nbsp;</h2>

During her announcement to step down as New Zealand PM, Ardern said that she no longer has enough in the tank to do [the role] justice and that there are others around her who do. ‘This summer, I had hoped to find a way to prepare for not just another year, but another term – because that is what this year requires. I have not been able to do that," she said. The speech can possibly indicate that the PM had burnout. WHO defines burn-out as a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. According to the global health organization, it is characterized by feelings of exhaustion, increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job and reduced professional efficacy.&nbsp;

Though Jacinda was praised for her leadership during the COVID pandemic, there were some pressure points from the business community. Following lockdowns brought on by COVID, New Zealand's corporate community was under stress and agitation. According to reports, the extended lockdown resulted in poor revenues and worry over jobs at the enterprises.

During parliamentary debate earlier, the prime minister’s muttered remark was caught on a hot mic after a series of questions from David Seymour, leader of New Zealand’s libertarian right Act party. “He’s such an arrogant prick," she said as she took her seat next to deputy prime minister and close political ally Grant Robertson. After Seymour demanded an apology, her microphone picked up the remark and recorded it in the official parliamentary record, Hansard.

Earlier, during a parliamentary discussion, New Zealand Act party leader David Seymour, asked a series of questions that resulted in the prime minister making a mumbled statement that was recorded on mic. As she sat down next to deputy prime minister and close political supporter Grant Robertson, she said, "He's such an arrogant prick."&nbsp;

<h2>What's next for New Zealand leadership?&nbsp;</h2>

Now, to elect the next leader for the next ten months, Labour party members will vote on 22 January. There are now no obvious frontrunners, but it won't be long until Labour MPs enter the race. Grant Robertson, the deputy prime minister and minister of finance, has already ruled him out from the campaign despite having competed for office in 2014.

 
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New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shock move to step down as the New Zealand Prime Minister on 7 February made headlines on Thursday as she made the announcement.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shock move to step down as the New Zealand Prime Minister on 7 February made headlines on Thursday as she made the announcement. What just happened? Prime Minister Ardern turned heads and grabbed eyeballs for her efficient management through the COVID-19 pandemic and her leadership at times of crisis. She became the world's youngest female head of government at age 37. The leadership change comes ahead of the October elections. With this, Labour Party will now have to come up with a new face for the general election scheduled for 14 October 2023. So, what is the possible reason for Jacinda to take the decision to step down as New Zealand PM? Burnout and other possible reasons During her announcement to step down as New Zealand PM, Ardern said that she no longer has enough in the tank to do [the role] justice and that there are others around her who do. ‘This summer, I had hoped to find a way to prepare for not just another year, but another term – because that is what this year requires. I have not been able to do that," she said. The speech can possibly indicate that the PM had burnout. WHO defines burn-out as a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. According to the global health organization, it is characterized by feelings of exhaustion, increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job and reduced professional efficacy. Though Jacinda was praised for her leadership during the COVID pandemic, there were some pressure points from the business community. Following lockdowns brought on by COVID, New Zealand's corporate community was under stress and agitation. According to reports, the extended lockdown resulted in poor revenues and worry over jobs at the enterprises. During parliamentary debate earlier, the prime minister’s muttered remark was caught on a hot mic after a series of questions from David Seymour, leader of New Zealand’s libertarian right Act party. “He’s such an arrogant prick," she said as she took her seat next to deputy prime minister and close political ally Grant Robertson. After Seymour demanded an apology, her microphone picked up the remark and recorded it in the official parliamentary record, Hansard. Earlier, during a parliamentary discussion, New Zealand Act party leader David Seymour, asked a series of questions that resulted in the prime minister making a mumbled statement that was recorded on mic. As she sat down next to deputy prime minister and close political supporter Grant Robertson, she said, "He's such an arrogant prick." What's next for New Zealand leadership? Now, to elect the next leader for the next ten months, Labour party members will vote on 22 January. There are now no obvious frontrunners, but it won't be long until Labour MPs enter the race. Grant Robertson, the deputy prime minister and minister of finance, has already ruled him out from the campaign despite having competed for office in 2014.

What just happened? Reason for Jacinda Ardern's shocking resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister

Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, has shocked the nation by announcing that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February. In a televised statement, she said she will&nbsp;not run for re-election in 2023. Ardern stated that she was confident New Zealand Labor will win in the forthcoming election.

Holding back tears, Ardern said it had been a tough five and a half years as prime minister and that she was only human and needed to step aside.

"This summer, I had hoped to find a way to prepare for not just another year, but another term - because that is what this year requires. I have not been able to do that," Ardern, 42, told a news conference.

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"I know there will be much discussion in the aftermath of this decision as to what the so called 'real' reason was... The only interesting angle you will find is that after going on six years of some big challenges, that I am human," she continued. "Politicians are human. We give all that we can, for as long as we can, and then it’s time. And for me, it’s time."

She told her daughter Neve that she was looking forward to being there when she started school this year.&nbsp;She also intends to marry her longtime partner Clarke Gayford soon.

After serving as prime minister for five years, Ardern would have run in a tough 2023 election. Despite winning re-election two years ago with historic proportions, Arden's liberal Labour Party is now behind its conservative opponents as per&nbsp;recent surveys.

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Meanwhile, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson, who also serves as finance minister, said he would not seek to stand as the next Labour leader.

In December 2022, Ardern&nbsp;got embroiled in a fiasco after her comments against the head of an opposition party were picked up by parliament microphones during a debate. After giving a passionate response to the leader's query, Ardern&nbsp;sat down and muttered, "Such an arrogant prick."

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Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, has shocked the nation by announcing that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February. In a televised statement, she said she will not run for re-election in 2023.

Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, has shocked the nation by announcing that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February. In a televised statement, she said she will not run for re-election in 2023. Ardern stated that she was confident New Zealand Labor will win in the forthcoming election. Holding back tears, Ardern said it had been a tough five and a half years as prime minister and that she was only human and needed to step aside. "This summer, I had hoped to find a way to prepare for not just another year, but another term - because that is what this year requires. I have not been able to do that," Ardern, 42, told a news conference. Also Read | Jacinda Ardern snaps at scribe for asking if she met Finland PM because of similar age, gender "I know there will be much discussion in the aftermath of this decision as to what the so called 'real' reason was... The only interesting angle you will find is that after going on six years of some big challenges, that I am human," she continued. "Politicians are human. We give all that we can, for as long as we can, and then it’s time. And for me, it’s time." She told her daughter Neve that she was looking forward to being there when she started school this year. She also intends to marry her longtime partner Clarke Gayford soon. After serving as prime minister for five years, Ardern would have run in a tough 2023 election. Despite winning re-election two years ago with historic proportions, Arden's liberal Labour Party is now behind its conservative opponents as per recent surveys. × Meanwhile, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson, who also serves as finance minister, said he would not seek to stand as the next Labour leader. In December 2022, Ardern got embroiled in a fiasco after her comments against the head of an opposition party were picked up by parliament microphones during a debate. After giving a passionate response to the leader's query, Ardern sat down and muttered, "Such an arrogant prick." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in a shocking announcement said that she is going to step down as the Prime Minister next month. "Today I announce that I'll not be seeking re-election and my term as the Prime Minister will conclude no later than April 7th," said Ardern in an emotional speech.

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PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI Live Streaming: Pakistan and New Zealand will meet on Wednesday, January 11 for the second ODI match of the three-match ODI series. The venue of the match is the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi.

PAK vs NZ 2nd ODI Live Streaming: Pakistan and New Zealand will meet on Wednesday, January 11 for the second ODI match of the three-match ODI series. The venue of the match is the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi. Following a six-wicket victory in the series opener on January 9, the hosts will be confident going into this match. With a win in the second ODI, the hosts will win the series and maintain their 50-overs dominance at home. The Kiwis, on the flip side, must plan their strategies ahead of the crucial match. They had a batting failure in the previous game, and even the bowlers struggled to keep the run flow under control on a good batting wicket. Where to watch the online live stream of PAK vs NZ second ODI? The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be streamed LIVE on the SonyLiv app and on the Sony Sports Network. When to watch PAK vs NZ second ODI match? The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin at 3:00 pm IST. The toss for the second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will take place at 2:30 pm IST. When will PAK vs NZ second ODI be played? The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played on Wednesday, 11 January 2023. Where will PAK vs NZ second ODI be held? The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand will be held at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi. PAK vs NZ Full Squad Pakistan Full Squad: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Tayyab Tahir, Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usama Mir. New Zealand Full Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Henry Nicholls, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tom Latham, Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Henry Shipley. PAK vs NZ playing XI Pakistan Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Haris Sohail, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf New Zealand Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Henry Shipley, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson

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As many supermarket shelves remain empty for the second week in New Zealand after a ban on battery cages, animal welfare campaigners are encouraging people&nbsp;not to rush out and buy chickens in response to a countrywide egg shortage. From 1 January, 2023, cages—which were deemed harmful to the health and welfare of the birds—were prohibited. In 2012, when 86 per cent of layer hens were raised in battery cages, the government pledged to outlaw them. That proportion had decreased to 10 per cent&nbsp;by December 2022, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;

The chicken-egg problem, however, might take months to resolve, according to egg producers who claim they&nbsp;are still hundreds of thousands of chickens&nbsp;short of meeting market demand.

Purchase limits and empty shelves at the supermarkets have apparently prompted dreams of backyard farming for some. Searches on New Zealand’s largest online auction and classifieds site for chickens and “chicken-related items” jumped 77 per cent&nbsp;to 32,800 in the past seven days compared with the week before, said Trade Me spokesperson James Ryan who spoke to the Guardian.&nbsp;

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According to the SPCA, anyone thinking of keeping chickens would need to commit to a flock of at least three since they are sociable creatures. They would also need to give a clean cage, adequate room, veterinary care, high-quality food, and clean water. In addition, owners must adhere to the many municipal council ordinances and licences that apply to raising chickens around the nation.

As per the Ministry for Primary Industries, New Zealand has 3.9 million chickens for egg production. On the Egg Producers Federation of New Zealand website, it is said that retail sales of eggs are valued at more than NZ$286 million, however, the export value for the year ending June 2022 was around NZ$18 million (£9 million).

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In the months preceding the ban on battery cages, the controversy over the country's egg supply grew in severity. Despite a 10-year notice of the prohibition, egg farmers warned of shortages, and some animal rights groups criticized&nbsp;the policy for not outright banning cage farming, as the European Union plans to do by 2027.

The legislation in New Zealand still allows colony cages, which can hold up to 60 hens and provide the animals more room than battery enclosures.

The state's leading supermarkets recently agreed to voluntarily stop selling colony eggs by 2027, but egg producers claimed some farms had already transitioned from the battery to colony cages, spending millions of dollars on the process, while others had quit the business altogether.

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As many supermarket shelves remain empty for the second week in New Zealand after a ban on battery cages, animal welfare campaigners are encouraging people not to rush out and buy chickens in response to a countrywide egg shortage.

As many supermarket shelves remain empty for the second week in New Zealand after a ban on battery cages, animal welfare campaigners are encouraging people not to rush out and buy chickens in response to a countrywide egg shortage. From 1 January, 2023, cages—which were deemed harmful to the health and welfare of the birds—were prohibited. In 2012, when 86 per cent of layer hens were raised in battery cages, the government pledged to outlaw them. That proportion had decreased to 10 per cent by December 2022, as reported by the Guardian. The chicken-egg problem, however, might take months to resolve, according to egg producers who claim they are still hundreds of thousands of chickens short of meeting market demand. Purchase limits and empty shelves at the supermarkets have apparently prompted dreams of backyard farming for some. Searches on New Zealand’s largest online auction and classifieds site for chickens and “chicken-related items” jumped 77 per cent to 32,800 in the past seven days compared with the week before, said Trade Me spokesperson James Ryan who spoke to the Guardian. Also watch | Is the future of award ceremonies gender-neutral? According to the SPCA, anyone thinking of keeping chickens would need to commit to a flock of at least three since they are sociable creatures. They would also need to give a clean cage, adequate room, veterinary care, high-quality food, and clean water. In addition, owners must adhere to the many municipal council ordinances and licences that apply to raising chickens around the nation. As per the Ministry for Primary Industries, New Zealand has 3.9 million chickens for egg production. On the Egg Producers Federation of New Zealand website, it is said that retail sales of eggs are valued at more than NZ$286 million, however, the export value for the year ending June 2022 was around NZ$18 million (£9 million). Also read | Mental health blogger from Cornwall, Beth Matthews, dies after consuming toxic substance purchased online In the months preceding the ban on battery cages, the controversy over the country's egg supply grew in severity. Despite a 10-year notice of the prohibition, egg farmers warned of shortages, and some animal rights groups criticized the policy for not outright banning cage farming, as the European Union plans to do by 2027. The legislation in New Zealand still allows colony cages, which can hold up to 60 hens and provide the animals more room than battery enclosures. The state's leading supermarkets recently agreed to voluntarily stop selling colony eggs by 2027, but egg producers claimed some farms had already transitioned from the battery to colony cages, spending millions of dollars on the process, while others had quit the business altogether. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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