Chris Hipkins is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand's prime minister, after the governing Labor Party said on Saturday that he had emerged as the only candidate nominated to be its new leader.

COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins speaks during a COVID-19 response update in Parliament on November 24, 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Hipkins is expected to be confirmed at a meeting of Labor's 64 lawmakers on Sunday.

Source(s): Reuters