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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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NATO Summit Day 2 - Vilnius

Handout photo shows Left to right: Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister of Australia); Fumio Kishida (Prime Minister of Japan); NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg; Christopher Hipkins (Prime Minister of New Zealand); President Suk Yeol Yoon (Republic of Korea) during day 2 of the NATO Summit on July 12, 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The summit is bringing together NATO members and partner countries heads of state from July 11-12 to chart the alliance's future, with Sweden's application for membership and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine as major topics on the summit agenda. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit - Vilnius

Handout photo shows NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with Christopher Hipkins (Prime Minister of New Zealand) in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023. NATO leaders meeting in Vilnius will send a good message to Ukraine over its bid to join the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. "We are going to send a clear message, a positive message on the way forward," said the NATO Secretary General. "The text of the communiqué will be made public in the coming hours." The NATO summit kicked off in Lithuania's capital on Tuesday, after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance - a major boost that will help to alleviate tensions in Vilnius. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit - Vilnius

Handout photo shows NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with Christopher Hipkins (Prime Minister of New Zealand) in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023. NATO leaders meeting in Vilnius will send a good message to Ukraine over its bid to join the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. "We are going to send a clear message, a positive message on the way forward," said the NATO Secretary General. "The text of the communiqué will be made public in the coming hours." The NATO summit kicked off in Lithuania's capital on Tuesday, after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance - a major boost that will help to alleviate tensions in Vilnius. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit - Vilnius

Handout photo shows NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with Christopher Hipkins (Prime Minister of New Zealand) in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023. NATO leaders meeting in Vilnius will send a good message to Ukraine over its bid to join the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. "We are going to send a clear message, a positive message on the way forward," said the NATO Secretary General. "The text of the communiqué will be made public in the coming hours." The NATO summit kicked off in Lithuania's capital on Tuesday, after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance - a major boost that will help to alleviate tensions in Vilnius. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit - Vilnius

Handout photo shows NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with Christopher Hipkins (Prime Minister of New Zealand) in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023. NATO leaders meeting in Vilnius will send a good message to Ukraine over its bid to join the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. "We are going to send a clear message, a positive message on the way forward," said the NATO Secretary General. "The text of the communiqué will be made public in the coming hours." The NATO summit kicked off in Lithuania's capital on Tuesday, after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance - a major boost that will help to alleviate tensions in Vilnius. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit - Vilnius

Handout photo shows NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with Christopher Hipkins (Prime Minister of New Zealand) in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023. NATO leaders meeting in Vilnius will send a good message to Ukraine over its bid to join the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. "We are going to send a clear message, a positive message on the way forward," said the NATO Secretary General. "The text of the communiqué will be made public in the coming hours." The NATO summit kicked off in Lithuania's capital on Tuesday, after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance - a major boost that will help to alleviate tensions in Vilnius. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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China-New Zealand relationship to better serve well-being of both peoples: ambassador

STORY: China-New Zealand relationship to better serve well-being of both peoples: ambassador DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the banquet to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2. various of Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong delivering a speech STORYLINE: China and New Zealand will make greater and faster progress in promoting economic and social development in the Year of the Rabbit, Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong said on Saturday. The Chinese ambassador said in a speech at a banquet to celebrate the Chinese New Year that he wishes that the China-New Zealand relationship would continue to better serve the well-being of the two peoples. SOUNDBITE (English): WANG XIAOLONG, Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand "I also welcome the positive statements made by Prime Minister Hipkins on China-New Zealand relations. The Chinese side looks forward to the continuation of close communication and cooperation with th

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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)