Chris Hipkins arrives back in New Zealand amid questions over ex-wife’s allegations
Facing questions from reporters waiting at Wellington International Airport, he said he’d hold a media stand-up to comment on the allegations. Labour leader Chris Hipkins was greeted by members of the media eager for answers as he arrived at Wellington International Airport on Tuesday. You won’t find me talking about them, beyond generic references to being a parent, anywhere in public,” said Hipkins. He said he rejected the allegations Paul made and “the characterisation of those events”. Hipkins said he had not spoken with his former partner, who is currently overseas, since she made the allegations.
Source: New Zealand Herald March 17, 2026 05:05 UTC
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