On Monday, one of the ministers in the New Zealand government announced his resignation after he had been criticized by a colleague during a time of "tension" in discussions.
The minister submitted his resignation after it was revealed that he "made an unfortunate remark" for which he apologized to his colleague.
"I deeply regret that I did not earn trust," the minister noted in his statement.
The Prime Minister of New Zealand confirmed the minister's resignation and expressed gratitude for his work in the government.
