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Aaron Bunch

New chief minister to hit 'ground running'

Natasha Fyles is the NT's new chief minister, becoming the second woman to lead the territory. (AAP)

A former school teacher is the Northern Territory's new chief minister following Michael Gunner's surprise resignation.

Former health minister Natasha Fyles, 43, was elected by Labor's 14-member caucus on Friday following days of behind-the-scenes wrangling between the party's left and right factions.

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