By Nic White For Daily Mail AustraliaPublished: 19:04 EST, 18 January 2023 | Updated: 19:55 EST, 18 January 2023AdvertisementJacinda Ardern has choked back tears as she announced her resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister in an emotional press conference. Ms Ardern resigns at just 42 after becoming leader just over five years ago on October 26, 2017, and was New Zealand's youngest-ever PM. During her resignation speech, Ms Ardern announced the next New Zealand election would be held on October 14. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his admiration for his close ally and wished her well after politics. 'Jacinda has been a fierce advocate for New Zealand, an inspiration to so many and a great friend to me.'

Source: The Nation January 19, 2023 04:07 UTC