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Pacific leaders react with shock, sadness to Ardern's resignation

Cook Islands and Fiji prime ministers pay tribute to Jacinda Ardern's time as leader.

Analysis: How Covid’s bitter divisions tarnished liberal icon Ardern's legacy

New York Times: Ardern struggled to get beyond her association with pandemic policy.

Vitriol aimed at Ardern ‘would affect anybody’

Increasingly violent abuse directed at her 'must have influenced the decision to go'.

Jacinda Ardern calls time, North Shore blaze & Alec Baldwin charged | Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 January, 2023

Jacinda Ardern’s popularity revealed as the PM steps down, Fire crews respond to building fire overnight and prosecutors announce Alec Baldwin’s fate in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

How Labour will elect a new leader, and who has the advantage

Labour has two ways to elect a new leader, which one it chooses could decide the victor.

Ardern resignation: The big risk facing the next Labour leader

The next Labour leader faces an uphill battle.

‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’: Ardern’s legacy and Labour’s new challenge

OPINION: Leaving on her own terms may be Jacinda Ardern’s final triumph.

Editorial: Opinion on Jacinda Ardern's legacy will always be divided

Editorial: 'She can be proud of her five years leading New Zealand.'

Former National PM Jim Bolger says Ardern set for high-profile global roles

Bolger said Ardern will have many offers post-PM, but none will be harder than leading NZ.

Grant Duncan: Ardern’s resignation is a game changer for the 2023 election

OPINION: Jacinda Ardern’s resignation will come as a shock to many New Zealanders.

‘Let’s get married’: Ardern’s heart-warming words to Clarke

So just what are the couples plans? Here’s a timeline of what’s been said .

Ardern looks forward to Neve's first day at school

Last month, Ardern said the only thing she thinks consistently about is being a mum.

Who will replace Ardern? Whispers begin about next Labour leader

OPINION: Two MPs stand out in Labour's succession plans.

Ardern's shock resignation: 'To Neve, mum is looking forward to being there'

The full text of Ardern announcement, Grant Robertson will not seek top job.

Labour's Kiri Allan on PM's resignation

Labour's Kiri Allan on PM, Jacinda Ardern's resignation. Video / NZ Herald

Stardust victory: The incredible rise of Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern took the Prime Minister's office at the age of 37.

Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation

PM Jacinda Ardern announces her shock resignation at the Labour Party caucus retreat in Napier saying she 'no longer has that bit extra in the tank'. Video / Mark Mitchell

Watch: Luxon defends promoting Collins, Muller; says Nats ready to 'get things done'

National has announced its new line-up.