Former New Zealand minister Nikki Kaye dies at 44 after cancer battle
Nikki Kaye, a former New Zealand National Party minister and MP for Auckland Central, has died at age 44 after a long battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and had been in good health until recently. Kaye served in Parliament from 2008 to 2020 and held various ministerial roles under Prime Minister John Key. She announced her departure from politics in July 2020, shortly before the general election. Her passing has prompted tributes from former colleagues, highlighting her contributions to politics and her fight against cancer. A funeral notice will be shared by her family soon.