New Zealand Justice Minister Resigns After Car-Crash Charges
- Ruling Labour Party loses fourth minister ahead of election
- Kiri Allan recently took leave citing mental health issues
Kiri Allan
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New Zealand Justice Minister Kiri Allan has resigned her portfolios after being charged by police over a late-night car crash, adding to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ challenges less than three months out from a general election.
Allan was involved in a crash in Wellington around 9 p.m. on Sunday and taken into police custody before being released several hours later, Hipkins said at a press conference on Monday. New Zealand Police said she was charged with careless use of a motor vehicle and refusing to accompany an officer. An infringement notice was also issued for excess breath alcohol.