New Zealand’s incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins to prioritise economy, inflation

New Zealand's incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins said at a press conference on January 22, 2023, his administration will prioritise the economy and manage the “pandemic of inflation” sweeping the globe. The 44-year-old was tapped for the post by the Labour Party after Jacinda Ardern abruptly stepped down, saying others were better equipped for the post.