Kiri Allan has resigned from Cabinet after being charged by Police over a crash in Wellington overnight.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed the Justice Minister was taken into custody after the crash on Evans Bay Parade in Roseneath just after 9pm.

She was charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest, and was released about 1am.

Newstalk ZB Political Commentator Barry Soper joined Kerre Woodham to discuss the situation.

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