Former New Zealand MP Nikki Kaye dies at 44 after cancer battle

Nikki Kaye, a former New Zealand MP and National Party Minister, has died at age 44 after a long battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and had returned to work in 2017. Kaye served as the MP for Auckland Central from 2008 until her retirement in 2020. She held various ministerial roles and was Deputy Leader of the National Party before stepping away from politics. Tributes have poured in from former colleagues, highlighting her dedication and impact on her community and the country. A funeral notice will be shared by her family soon.