New Zealand’s leader expecting her first baby

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s prime minister, announced last night that she was expecting her first baby in June, making her the country’s first leader to give birth while in office.

The 37-year-old, who took office in October, said the pregnancy was “unexpected but exciting” for her and partner Clarke Gayford, a television presenter.

Ms Ardern said she would take six weeks off after the birth of her child, with Winston Peters, the deputy prime minister, taking over the reins of office.