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Canada: Storms Batter Southern Ontario, Disrupt Canada Day Celebrations

Intense storms swept through southern Ontario on Wednesday, July 1, downing trees and breaking at least one monthly rainfall record, with damaging winds, torrential rain and frequent lightning disrupting outdoor Canada Day gatherings across the region, including in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma 2

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, April 23, damaging homes and hitting Vance Air Force Base. Several injuries were confirmed on the city's south side, with no fatalities reported. The twister moved through residential areas, an airport, and several colleges before heading toward the nearby town of Fairmont. A separate tornado was also confirmed near Braman, Kay County, around 7:30 p.m.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Large Hail Batters Southeast Iowa as Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Through

A tornado-warned storm swept through southeast Iowa, including Ottumwa, on Thursday, April 2, leaving a trail of damage across the region. Several tornadoes and large hail were also reported in portions of Washington, Johnson, and Cedar counties, damaging homes and vehicles.

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US: Artemis II Launch Spotted From Plane Window at Liftoff

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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Canada: CPKC Holiday Train Brings Christmas Cheer Across Country

The CPKC Railway Holiday Train arrived in Windsor, Ontario on Monday, November 25. The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train is touring Canada and the US from November 21 to December 20, raising money, food, and awareness to support food banks across their network.

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UK: Far-Right And Counter Protests Spread Across Country Following Southport Knife Attack

Protests and counter-protests involving far-right and anti-immigration activists erupted across the U.K. after false information was spread that the suspect in Monday’s knife attack in Southport was a Muslim immigrant. In several towns and cities, demonstrations escalated into violence and clashes with police.

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UK: Far-Right And Counter Protests Spread Across Country Following Southport Knife Attack 2

Protests and counter-protests involving far-right and anti-immigration activists erupted across the U.K. after false information was spread that the suspect in Monday’s knife attack in Southport was a Muslim immigrant. In several towns and cities, demonstrations escalated into violence and clashes with police.

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US: Cicadas Begin Emerging In South Carolina, Residents Complain Of Noise

Cicadas have begun emerging from their underground lives and caused quite a considerable amount of noise, prompting South Carolina residents to complain to police on Tuesday, April 23. 2024 is a special year for the bugs as two types of periodical broods, the 13-year Brood XIX cicadas in the Southeast and the 17-year Brood XIII in the Midwest, will emerge from the ground.

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Philippines: Fire Erupts In Parking Area At Manila Airport Burning Several Vehicles 2

A fire broke out in a carpark at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday afternoon, April 22. The blaze occurred in the extension parking of the airport's Terminal 3, burning several vehicles. This is a developing story.

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(231001) -- AUCKLAND, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins attends a Mid-Autumn Festival event in Auckland, New Zealand, Sept. 30, 2023. The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, has been observed by people of Chinese origin for thousands of years. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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New Zealand, Australia PMs meet to celebrate close ties

STORY: New Zealand, Australia PMs meet to celebrate close ties DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Zealand and Australian PMs walking to meeting venue 2. various of the PMs speaking at a press briefing STORYLINE: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese met in Wellington on Wednesday for their first annual Australia-New Zealand Leaders' Meeting and the celebration of several anniversaries. The meeting took place as both countries celebrate the 40th anniversary of Closer Economic Relations (CER), the 50th anniversary of the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, and the 80th anniversary of diplomatic representation, said a New Zealand government statement. "It was great to meet again with Prime Minister Albanese to celebrate our closest international relationship, mark this special year of anniversaries and work towards an even better future," Hipkins said. It was the fifth time the two prim

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3 dead, 6 injured in "serious" gun incident in Auckland

STORY: 3 dead, 6 injured in "serious" gun incident in Auckland DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the incident venue STORYLINE: Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, on Thursday. The injured, who have been taken to the Auckland Hospital, included a member of the police. According to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, the assessment from officials is that there is no national security risk and there is no change to New Zealand's security threat level. The offender was armed with a pump action shot gun. He moved through a building site and discharged his firearm. According to witnesses, eight gunshots were heard. Connecting streets have been cordoned off, and the public was asked to stay indoors. Thursday marked the beginning of the month-long FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, which is being co-hosted by New Zealand and Australi

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A police car runs past a bus for FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wei Hua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers at a building site where a gun incident took place are evacuated to a street in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Lu Yi/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A street near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Lu Yi/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-GUN INCIDENT

(230720) -- AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND), July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A road near the site of a gun incident is cordoned off in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 20, 2023. Three people, including the gunman, were dead and six others were injured in a "serious" gun incident in Auckland, a city in New Zealand's North Island, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Thursday. (Photo by Lu Yi/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-PM-CHINA BUSINESS SUMMIT

(230717) -- AUCKLAND, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins delivers a keynote speech at the 9th Annual China Business Summit in Auckland, New Zealand, July 17, 2023. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins called for deepening economic, trade and environmental cooperation with China at the 9th Annual China Business Summit here Monday. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-PM-CHINA BUSINESS SUMMIT

(230717) -- AUCKLAND, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins delivers a keynote speech at the 9th Annual China Business Summit in Auckland, New Zealand, July 17, 2023. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins called for deepening economic, trade and environmental cooperation with China at the 9th Annual China Business Summit here Monday. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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Leaders in Lithuania

(From L) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pose for a group photo in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 12, 2023, on the sidelines of a NATO summit.

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI QIANG-NEW ZEALAND-PM-TALKS (CN)

(230628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds a welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris Hipkins in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-LI QIANG-NEW ZEALAND-PM-TALKS (CN)

(230628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris Hipkins at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-NEW ZEALAND-PM-MEETING (CN)

(230627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris Hipkins in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-NEW ZEALAND-PM-MEETING (CN)

(230627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris Hipkins in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-NEW ZEALAND-PM-MEETING (CN)

(230627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris Hipkins at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-NEW ZEALAND-PM-MEETING (CN)

(230627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris Hipkins at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

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(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-SESSION (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks during the session themed "Braving the Headwinds: Rewiring Growth Amid Fragility" of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin, north China, June 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-SESSION (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks during the session themed "Braving the Headwinds: Rewiring Growth Amid Fragility" of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin, north China, June 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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Record rainfall overnight in Auckland causes massive flooding

STORY: Record rainfall overnight in Auckland causes massive flooding DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Auckland's massive flooding STORYLINE: Record rainfall from Friday morning through overnight to Saturday morning in Auckland has caused massive flooding across the biggest city in New Zealand. The country's national meteorological service, MetService, issued Red Heavy Rain Warning for the Auckland area overnight and recorded 249mm of rain in 24 hours until 1:00 a.m. Saturday. The record rainfall has caused massive flooding to houses and properties, forcing the closure of State Highway 1 and the Auckland Airport. One person was found dead in a flood in North Shore, Auckland. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced a state of emergence overnight. Three evacuation centers were established to accommodate people affected by the rain and flood. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins addressed the nation at the National Crisis Manage

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Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand prime minister

STORY: Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand prime minister DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Zealand Parliament Buildings 2. various of the swearing-in ceremony STORYLINE: Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand Prime Minister on Wednesday, with his predecessor Jacinda Ardern officially tendering her resignation. The swearing-in ceremony held in parliament saw Hipkins officially taking up the top job and Carmel Sepuloni becoming the deputy prime minister. Prime Minister Hipkins will reshuffle the cabinet next week. Besides the top leadership role, Hipkins himself will be the minister of national security and intelligence. Tackling inflation will be his priority, he said, as Stats NZ released on Wednesday the growth of New Zealand's consumers price index remained 7.2 percent in the 12 months to December 2022. Announcing her resignation last Thursday, Ardern said, after five and a half years of the top leadership role, she coul

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Chris Hipkins confirmed New Zealand's new PM, to focus on domestic issues

STORY: Chris Hipkins confirmed New Zealand's new PM, to focus on domestic issues DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of New Zealand Parliament Buildings 2. various of the press conference after the Caucus meeting 3. various of street views of Wellington STORYLINE: The New Zealand Labor Party has confirmed Chris Hipkins as the party's new leader and New Zealand's 41st Prime Minister. Chris Hipkins announced that at a press conference on Sunday. The Labor Party caucus meeting on Sunday voted the Caucus member, Minister for Education, Police and Public Service and Leader of the House Chris Hipkins as the new party leader. Hipkins was the only nominee to replace Jacinda Ardern, who announced her resignation on Thursday. Member of Parliament for Kelston and Cabinet minister Carmel Sepuloni was appointed deputy prime minister. According to the New Zealand political system, the majority party of the Parliament forms the

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NEW ZEALAND-NEW PM-CHRIS HIPKINS

(230122) -- WELLINGTON, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Oct. 18, 2020 shows Chris Hipkins in Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealand Labor Party has confirmed Chris Hipkins as the party's new leader and New Zealand's 41st Prime Minister, said Chris Hipkins in a press conference on Sunday. The Labor Party caucus meeting on Sunday voted the Caucus member, Minister for Education, Police and Public Service and Leader of the House Chris Hipkins as the new party leader. Hipkins was the only nominee to replace Jacinda Ardern, who announced her resignation on Thursday. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-NEW PM-CHRIS HIPKINS

(230122) -- WELLINGTON, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Oct. 18, 2020 shows Jacinda Ardern (2nd L, front) and Chris Hipkins (2nd R) in Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealand Labor Party has confirmed Chris Hipkins as the party's new leader and New Zealand's 41st Prime Minister, said Chris Hipkins in a press conference on Sunday. The Labor Party caucus meeting on Sunday voted the Caucus member, Minister for Education, Police and Public Service and Leader of the House Chris Hipkins as the new party leader. Hipkins was the only nominee to replace Jacinda Ardern, who announced her resignation on Thursday. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-NEW PM-CHRIS HIPKINS

(230122) -- WELLINGTON, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Oct. 18, 2020 shows Jacinda Ardern (L) and Chris Hipkins (R) in Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealand Labor Party has confirmed Chris Hipkins as the party's new leader and New Zealand's 41st Prime Minister, said Chris Hipkins in a press conference on Sunday. The Labor Party caucus meeting on Sunday voted the Caucus member, Minister for Education, Police and Public Service and Leader of the House Chris Hipkins as the new party leader. Hipkins was the only nominee to replace Jacinda Ardern, who announced her resignation on Thursday. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-NEW PM-CHRIS HIPKINS

(230122) -- WELLINGTON, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Oct. 18, 2020 shows Chris Hipkins in Auckland, New Zealand. The New Zealand Labor Party has confirmed Chris Hipkins as the party's new leader and New Zealand's 41st Prime Minister, said Chris Hipkins in a press conference on Sunday. The Labor Party caucus meeting on Sunday voted the Caucus member, Minister for Education, Police and Public Service and Leader of the House Chris Hipkins as the new party leader. Hipkins was the only nominee to replace Jacinda Ardern, who announced her resignation on Thursday. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)