John Key
Late Edition for 5 December 2016
John Key, who has lead the country since November 2008, will be Prime Minister no longer. And in Dateline Pacific; Amnesty International says action needs to follow Fiji's talk of ending torture. Audio
John's gone: The end of NZ's Mr Feelgood
Opinion - John Key imbued New Zealand's national consciousness with a sense of wellbeing, even if many were missing out, writes Simon Wilson.
Five John Key gaffes immortalised as gifs
Remember the three-way handshake? Susan Strongman chose five gifs the PM will be remembered by. Comments
Key's resignation a game-changer for the 2017 election
Power Play - Prime Minister John Key's resignation throws next year's election wide open, regardless of who takes over now, writes Jane Patterson.
NZ's next PM: The contenders
Prime Minister John Key was quick to anoint Bill English as a potential successor, but who else is in with a chance for New Zealand's top job?
Key's political opponents pay tribute
New Zealand's political parties are paying tribute to Prime Minister John Key's eight years in power. Video
Opposition parties react to PM's resignation
John Key's resignation has come as a shock to most in the political sphere - but some say they saw it coming. Alex Ashton has been gauging political reaction. Audio
Prime Minister John Key resigns from job
John Key has announced he is resigning as Prime Minister and leader of the National Party - and says his deputy Bill English would be a wise choice as his replacement. Audio
Former PM says every leader must face stepping down
Former prime minister Jim Bolger says every leader has to face stepping down at some time and being in power for a long time takes its toll. Video, Audio
"You could have knocked me down with a feather" - Judith Collins
Cabinet minister Judith Collins doesn't rule out throwing her hat in the ring for the National party leadership Audio
RNZ political editor discusses implications of Key's resignation
RNZ political editor analyses John Key's surprise departure and explains what could happen next Video, Audio
Bill English to announce leadership intentions tomorrow
The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Bill English, says he'll announce tomorrow whether or not he will contest the position of party leader. Audio
"The timing feels right" - PM
Prime Minister John Key says the timing of his resignation "feels right." Video, Audio
Key resignation - Paula Penfold
Panelist Paula Penfold, gives her views on John Key's resignation. Audio
Dollar drops on PM's shock resignation
The dollar has fallen a quarter of a cent since Prime Minister John Key's surprise resignation.
Helensville's Reaction to John Key's Resignation
RNZ's reporter, Sarah Robson, is in John Key's electorate of Helensville. Audio
John Key steps down, social media reacts
Social media was quick to react to today's political bombshell, which it appears only a few saw coming.
What Key's Resignation means for National
Political commentator and former National Party press secretary, Ben Thomas, talks about what this means for National. Audio
What Key's Resignation means for Labour
Former Labour Party president, Mike Williams, talks about what this means for Labour. Audio
Gone by lunchtime
When a surprise press conference was announced at the Beehive, reporters had no idea the PM would be gone by lunchtime.
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