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Now playing Next no comment New Zealanders mourn four victims of Auckland floods Four people are reported to have died in Friday's floods in Auckland. A record 15cm of rain fell on New Zealand's largest city, flooding homes and roads and triggering landslides. 29/01/2023
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Now playing Next no comment New Zealanders wade through floodwaters as wild weather continues Torrential rain and wild weather continued to hit Auckland and the north island of New Zealand on Friday. Cars were submerged and people waded through rising flood water, while first responders came to their rescue. 27/01/2023
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Now playing Next New Zealand Sole candidate Chris Hipkins formally endorsed as New Zealand's leader Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand's next prime minister. He chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen taken the post. 22/01/2023
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Now playing Next New Zealand Jacinda Ardern 'calls it a day' as New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said 'I think we'll call it a day' as she announced she's quitting as New Zealand's Prime Minister with the support of her family. 19/01/2023
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Now playing Next New Zealand New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces resignation New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation. She had been expected to set an election date - which she did, for October 14 - but shocked reporters by declaring her exit from politics in February, all the while fighting back the tears. 19/01/2023