NZ rumour mill hits PM

NEW Zealand’s police force has been forced to clear the name of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s partner, Clarke Gayford, after a slew of fake rumours about the TV presenter were published on social media.

“While in general we do not respond to inquiries which seek to confirm if individuals are under police investigation … we can say that Mr Gayford is not and has not been the subject of any police inquiry, nor has he been charged in relation to any matter,” a police statement said. The rumours cannot be published for legal reasons.