New Zealand Premier Jacinda’s cat dies in car crash

New Zealand Premier Jacinda’s cat dies in car crash

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s cat Paddles has died after being hit by a car.

A spokesman for the Prime Minister said the “first cat of New Zealand” was hit by a car and killed on Tuesday.

The cat, who had a Twitter feed dedicated to his antics, had already amassed a following of more than 11,000 fans.

She even interrupted the Prime Minister’s first phone call with US President Donald Trump, demanding PM Jacinda’s attention by jumping on a chair beside her and loudly squeaking her indignation.

Tributes to Paddles have already started pouring in, including condolences from Gracie Brown, US ambassador Scott Brown’s dog.