New Zealand PM gives birth to a girl
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given birth to a girl, her first child, on early Thursday morning, local media reported.

The 37-year-old prime minister was due to give birth on June 17. 

Her office confirmed that Ardern arrived at Auckland hospital early Thursday morning with her partner Clarke Gayford. 

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is now acting prime minister.

(Compiled by Li Lei)