Checkpoint

Sunday is decision day for Labour MPs choosing a new Prime Minister. Under a rule introduced in 2021, if the party is in power at the time its leader vacates the job, the caucus can elect a new one as… Read more Audio

Meanwhile it was business as usual for National today, as MPs hit the campaign trail early for the party's Napier candidate. The caucus was in the same city as Labour when the Prime Minister announced… Read more Audio

Some people in one of the country's most marginal seats believe Labour has essentially handed National the 2023 election following the shock resignation of the Prime Minister. Maungakiekie, taking in… Read more Audio

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson talks to Lisa Owen about the atmosphere at Labour's caucus retreat, a day after Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation. Audio

Labour MPs get their election skates on early, determined to choose Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's replacement on Sunday. The Prime Minister's announcement came as a shock to her caucus yesterday… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister's resignation was front page news around the world. Audio

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

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

Business reporter, Nona Pelletier hase the markets reacted to the news Of the PMS resignation Audio

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

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

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