Former PM Ardern made a dame in New Zealand honours list

FormerPrime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern (John Sibley/PA)

Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern has been made a dame as part of the King’s Birthday Honours in New Zealand.

The 42-year-old, who stepped down as leader in January after five years in the role, has been made a Dame Grand Companion in the honours list.