Jacinda Ardern: ‘creepy’ interview with pregnant New Zealand PM sparks outrage

Australian reporter Charles Wooley defends decision to ask about baby’s conception

Jacinda Ardern
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern will be New Zealand’s youngest ever female PM
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An interview in which New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was described as “attractive” and quizzed about her baby’s conception has been criticised as “sexist” and “creepy”.

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