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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nick Perry

New Zealand's justice minister resigns after facing criminal charges in car crash

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New Zealand’s justice minister resigned Monday after police charged her with reckless driving and resisting arrest following a car crash.

The incident involving Kiri Allan was the latest in a series of missteps and scandals involving government ministers less than three months out from national elections. Polls indicate the conservative opposition has pulled level or moved slightly ahead of the incumbent liberals in what promises to be a close race.

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