New Zealand’s commerce and consumer affairs minister has resigned after putting his hand on a staff member’s arm during what he described as an “animated discussion”. Andrew Bayly said his action was “inappropriate” and apologised for his “overbearing” behaviour.

SYDNEY: A New Zealand government minister said on Monday (Feb 24) he has resigned from his post for putting his hand on a staff member's upper arm during an "animated" discussion. The country's minister for commerce and consumer affairs,

New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Andrew Bayly, resigned after inappropriately touching a staff member's arm. Despite apologizing, he faced criticism. Prime Minister Luxon ruled out his return, while opposition leaders condemned the government's response.

New Zealand's commerce minister Andrew Bayly has resigned as a government minister after he "placed a hand" on a staff member's upper arm last week, in what he described as "overbearing" behaviour. Bayly said on Monday that he was "deeply sorry" about the incident,

New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Andrew Bayly, has resigned after admitting to "overbearing" behavior, where he placed a hand on a staff member's upper arm during an "animated discussion.". Bayly issued a public apology,

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has accepted the resignation of his commerce minister, who touched a staff member during a heated discussion.