Education minister Hipkins to be New Zealand's next prime minister

Education minister Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand's next prime minister after he was the sole nominee Saturday in the contest to replace Jacinda Ardern as Labour Party leader.Hipkins, 44, also the minister of police, must still receive formal endorsement from his party colleagues at a caucus meeting on Sunday to confirm his leadership of the ruling party, Labour Whip Duncan Webb said.Following his confirmation as party leader, the transfer of the premiership from Ardern is expected to take place within days.Hipkins is known for having led the country's response to the coronaviru…READ FULL ARTICLE