New Zealand's Justice Minister Resigns Amid Criminal Charges in Car Crash

New Zealand's Justice Minister, Kiri Allan, has resigned after being charged with being over the legal alcohol limit in a car crash. Allan, who had recently taken time off for her mental health, was also charged with careless driving and refusing to accompany a police officer. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins stated that it was untenable for a justice minister to be charged with criminal offenses and that Allan agreed to step down. The incident adds to a series of scandals involving government ministers ahead of the country's national elections in October.