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Key resigns

NationalDecember 8

Bennett leads in race to be deputy PM

The contest for Prime Minister is over, but the race for deputy remains close and could be decided this afternoon.
Bennett leads in race to be deputy PM
Bennett leads in race to be deputy PM
NationalDecember 8

English ready to make changes

The man set to take the reins from Prime Minister John Key is ready to make changes.
English ready to make changes
English ready to make changes
NationalDecember 8

English tops the bill

National Party MPs have opted for safety in throwing their support behind Bill English  as prime minister.
English tops the bill
English tops the bill
NationalDecember 7

Early election preferable: Little

Labour leader Andrew Little has said he would rather have an early general election than a by-election after David Shearer's resignation.
Early election preferable: Little
Early election preferable: Little
NationalDecember 6

Bridges, Bennett to run for deputy PM

Social Services Minister Paula Bennett and Transport Minister Simon Bridges say they are both running to become deputy leader and back Bill English.
Bridges, Bennett to run for deputy PM
Bridges, Bennett to run for deputy PM
NationalDecember 6

Auditions begin for National contenders

Fevered lobbying to become the next prime minister has begun in the National caucus as three contenders try to meet 55 other caucus members to secure their support.
Auditions begin for National contenders
Auditions begin for National contenders
DunedinDecember 6

Woodhouse may get health portfolio

The troubled health portfolio is likely to be handed to Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse if it is vacated as a result of National's leadership contest, senior doctors' union head Ian Powell says.
Woodhouse may get health portfolio
Woodhouse may get health portfolio
NationalDecember 6

Labour's front bench a 10m-wide grin

It was the first time in Parliament since Prime Minister John Key announced he was going and Labour's front bench was a 10m-wide grin of schadenfreude.
Labour's front bench a 10m-wide grin
Labour's front bench a 10m-wide grin
NationalDecember 6

Three-way tussle for leadership - so far

Jonathan Coleman, Bill English and Judith Collins have confirmed they will run as National Party leader to replace John Key.
NationalDecember 5

Key: 'Marriage rock solid, health tickety boo'

Prime Minister John Key says there is no secret scandal behind his decision to quit, adding that he wanted to rewrite the rule book on leadership departures.
Key: 'Marriage rock solid, health tickety boo'
Key: 'Marriage rock solid, health tickety boo'
NationalDecember 5

Key sets up succession line

Departing Prime Minister John Key is trying to manage his succession by sidelining potentially divisive candidates, a veteran political commentator says.
Key sets up succession line
Key sets up succession line
NationalDecember 5

English well placed to convince colleagues he should be PM

Finance Minister Bill English has an ideal platform on Thursday to launch his campaign to become prime minister, if he is seriously contemplating his options.
English well placed to convince colleagues he should be PM
English well placed to convince colleagues he should be PM
NationalDecember 5

Announcement a rare emotional moment for Key

Prime Minister John Key wandered into his office yesterday afternoon talking cheerily about a golf game he played in Paraparaumu the day before.
Announcement a rare emotional moment for Key
Announcement a rare emotional moment for Key
NationalDecember 5

Important week for some careers

Most  National Party MPs face the most important decision of their careers this week as the lobbying starts on who will replace John Key as Prime Minister and party leader.
Important week for some careers
Important week for some careers
BusinessDecember 5

Markets slide on resignation

The New Zealand dollar and NZX will remain under pressure this week following the announcement yesterday of the resignation of Prime Minister John Key.
Markets slide on resignation
Markets slide on resignation
OpinionDecember 5

Key changed look of political scene

John Key has changed the political game. The most popular Prime Minister in decades quits next Monday. Can Labour pick up the ball?
Key changed look of political scene
Key changed look of political scene
EditorialDecember 5

The John Key legacy

History will judge John Key as one of New Zealand's best prime ministers, particularly as he is leaving at the top of his political career and well before the possibility of an election defeat.
The John Key legacy
The John Key legacy
NationalDecember 5

Body language expert: Key seems 'genuine'

Prime Minister John Key seemed genuine when he spoke about wanting to spend more time with family in his resignation speech today, a body language expert says.
Body language expert: Key seems 'genuine'
Body language expert: Key seems 'genuine'
BusinessDecember 5

NZ retirement age in question with Key exit

A National government under a new leader may be more willing to lift the age of eligibility for New Zealand Superannuation, economists say.
NationalDecember 5

Awkward moments during Key career

No matter your politics we can surely all agree John Key's had a great run as New Zealand's commander in chief of "banter".
NationalDecember 5

Little warns Key's replacement Labour 'ready'

Labour leader Andrew Little has praised John Key's contribution to the government of NZ, but warned his successor Labour is "ready to go".
Little warns Key's replacement Labour 'ready'
Little warns Key's replacement Labour 'ready'
NationalDecember 5

World reacts to Key quitting

John Key's resignation has resonated around the globe with media and leaders from Australia and as far afield as China, the United States and Russia and France broadcasting the news online.
World reacts to Key quitting
World reacts to Key quitting
NationalDecember 5

Dollar drops on PM John Key's resignation

The New Zealand dollar dropped on the news today that John Key is standing down as Prime Minister ahead of next year's general election.
Dollar drops on PM John Key's resignation
Dollar drops on PM John Key's resignation
NationalDecember 5

The patient English: strong contender for PM

Thirteen years after overseeing a disastrous election result for New Zealand's centre-right National Party, Finance Minister Bill English looks well placed to secure the nation's top job - if he wants it.
The patient English: strong contender for PM
The patient English: strong contender for PM
NationalDecember 5

NZ reacts to PM's shock resignation

Social media has erupted following the news Prime Minister John Key will be stepping down next week.
NZ reacts to PM's shock resignation
NZ reacts to PM's shock resignation