Checkpoint for Thursday 19 January 2023

5:56 PM.The Prime Minister's resignation was front page news around the world. Audio

5:53 PM.News of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's resignation spread quickly through the country's biggest city. While not everyone considered themselves supporters, many Aucklanders expressed their respect for… Read more Audio

5:50 PM.Over the past five years, the Prime Minister's dealt with a natural disaster, a terror attack, a global pandemic...not to mention two election victories. All that on top of the usual stresses and… Read more Audio

5:46 PM.Business reporter, Nona Pelletier hase the markets reacted to the news Of the PMS resignation Audio

5:41 PM.Polictical commentator Dr Bryce Edwards spoke to Corin Dann about the resignation of Prime Minister Jacina Ardern. Audio

5:39 PM.The Labour caucus were tight-lipped when asked about who'll be their new leader, and the next Prime Minister of New Zealand. Audio

5:35 PM.Jacinda Ardern has resigned as Prime Minister, saying she will step down from the role within the next few weeks, but will remain the MP for Mt Albert through until April. The PM dropped the bombshell… Read more Audio

5:26 PM.Co-leader James Shaw spoke to Guyon Espiner to reflect on Jacinda Ardern's leadership and discuss what this change means for the Green party going forward Audio

5:23 PM.National Party Leader Christopher Luxon has wished Jacinda Ardern well, following news of her resignation this afternoon. Speaking from Napier, Mr Luxon said the Prime Minister had done a great job of… Read more Audio

5:21 PM.Political reporter Katie Scotcher speaks to Corin Dann live from Napier, where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced The two discuss when Ms Ardern announced her resignation to the caucus Audio

5:14 PM.RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Guyon Espiner to discuss the resignation of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Audio

5:10 PM.In a shock move, the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, has announced she is resigning as leader. She will leave no later than the 7th of February - less than three weeks from now - with a caucus vote to… Read more Audio

1:00 PM.Jacinda Ardern has announced that she will not be seeking re-election this year and her last day as Prime Minister is 7 February. Audio