New Zealand's justice minister resigns after facing criminal charges following car crash

Kiri Allan resigned as New Zealand's justice minister after being arrested following a car crash.
Allan was charged with careless driving and resisting arrest, and given an infringement notice for excess breath alcohol.
The incident occurred ahead of national elections and amid other scandals involving government ministers.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins accepted Allan's resignation, citing her criminal charges as untenable for a minister.
Allan cited personal struggles with mental health as factors in the incident, and will consider her political future.