Irish Examiner’s Jonah Lomu tribute shows we need a new flag says New Zealand prime minister

The prime minister of New Zealand has said the Irish Examiner’s tribute to Jonah Lomu shows the country needs a new flag.

Prime minister John Key was speaking on a popular New Zealand radio show with Paul Henry when he made the comments.

A tribute from our front page to the late rugby legend #JonahLomu who sadly passed away at the age of 40. #RIPJonah pic.twitter.com/DlzESqqmdG

— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) November 18, 2015