The Latest Breaking News from Jacinda Ardern

Rita Ora passes driving test

Pop star Rita Ora has passed her driving test after spending more than a decade taking lessons.

BANG Premier · Sep 28

Jacinda Ardern and husband Clarke Gayford buy $5.3m home in Sydney’s northern beaches

Former New Zealand prime minister’s purchase is the highest sale price recorded in suburb of Dee Why this year

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

Can four-year terms make it out of the too-hard basket?

A shift to four-year federal terms has many champions including ex-prime ministers but isn't on the agenda given Anthony Albanese's no-more-referendums pledge.

AAP · Aug 22

‘Don’t kill music’: Anthony Albanese’s favourite bands beg PM to stop AI companies from stealing their work

A potential deal with the government would allow international tech companies to mine the creative work of Australian musicians. Some of the prime minister’s favourite artists told the Guardian how they feel about it

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

As NZ’s Chris Hipkins pursues power, what can he learn from Keir Starmer’s downfall?

When Keir Starmer stepped down as British prime minister this week, it said as much about his troubled premiership as it did about a crisis facing other social-democratic Labour parties.

The Conversation · Jun 25

Someone Asked For Wholesome Pics Of World Leaders, 35 People Share Their Favorites

It’s easy to forget that public figures like world leaders are still human beings outside of official appearances. A recent online thread asked for wholesome images of them, leading to a compilation of relaxed, friendly, and unexpectedly endearing moments shared by the public.

Bored Panda · Jun 12

Jacinda Ardern turns her own imposter syndrome into self-help wisdom for young readers

If we do the maths, the target readership for this teen adaptation of Jacinda Ardern’s bestselling memoir A Different Kind of Power were at primary school when she was prime minister.

The Conversation · Jun 2

NZ budget sharpens the campaign choice for Kiwis

New Zealand's coalition government will campaign on the restoration of its budget books after plotting a pathway back to surplus.

AAP · May 30

New Zealand sees brain drain to Australia amid stagnating economy

New Zealand is facing a major brain drain. Even former prime minister Jacinda Ardern has chosen to relocate to Australia. Her decision has reignited a debate over the country's persistent struggle to retain its talent, against a backdrop of a stagnating economy and a soaring cost of living. Our Auckland…

France 24 · May 27

Guy Montgomery: ‘One fan took us back to his house and showed us all his guns’

The host of Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee on saying goodbye to former sidekick Aaron Chen, how he became friendly with Jacinda Ardern, and his secret to falling asleep

The Guardian - AU · May 2