Chris Hipkins has been sworn in as New Zealand’s 41st prime minister. The 44-year-old was formally appointed to the role in Wellington, a week after Jacinda Ardern’s shock resignation. Mr Hipkins built a reputation as the minister who led New Zealand’s Covid-19 strategy.

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