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(Clockwise from top left) US President Donald Trump, former US president Barack Obama, former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, US politician Zohran Mamdani and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

New Zealand veers sharply right, leaving Jacinda Ardern’s era behind

The new government – a coalition of the main centre-right party and two smaller, more populist ones – has reversed many of Ms Ardern’s policies.

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern weds long-time partner

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Mr Clarke Gayford at their wedding in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, on Jan 13.

Incoming New Zealand PM Luxon prepares to form coalition govt

Former airline executive Christopher Luxon can only take over as prime minister after the final election results are declared on Nov 3.

Ardern receives New Zealand top honour for leadership during Covid-19, mosque attack

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was named “Dame Grand Companion,” the second-highest honour in the country.

Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern accepts Harvard fellowships

Ms Jacinda Ardern stepped down as prime minister in January.

Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to NZ Parliament

Outgoing New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern gives her valedictory speech in parliament in Wellington on April 5, 2023.

Ex-New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to lead country’s fight against extremism

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern will serve as special envoy for the Christchurch Call, a global initiate she founded in 2019.

Forum: Root for best leaders, regardless of gender

PM Lee congratulates Chris Hipkins, new prime minister of New Zealand

New Zealand's new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins smiles as he is sworn in during a ceremony at The Government House in Wellington on Jan 25, 2023.

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