Morning Report for Tuesday 6 December 2016

6:00 AM.National MPs begin considering who will replace John Key Process to find John Key's successor outlined RNZ Political Editor's view of Key resignation Helensville voters mostly sad to see John Key go I… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:10 AM.The public reacts to news that John Key is stepping down as Prime Minister and leader of the National Party. Caucus will meet today to decide on the rules for selecting their new leader. Audio

6:13 AM.Act leader David Seymour says he was surprised but also understand why John Key would want to spend more time with his family. Pressed on who should be leader, David Seymour praises Bill English. He… Read more Audio

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:40 AM.John Key has been described as a popular and charistmatic leader. After 8 years, as Prime Minister, he's stepping down. Demelza Leslie looks back at the political career of John Key. Audio

6:45 AM."New Zealanders do feel more confident about ourselves as a country and I think he unleashed that spirit during his term." Government support partner Peter Dunne pays tribute to John Key. Audio

6:50 AM.CTU secretary Sam Huggard says John Key's legacy is one of people working longer hours for little reward. Audio

6:52 AM.Business and economic commentators have few fears about the future after the departure of Prime MInister John Key. Audio

6:55 AM.The Australian autoparts company, Bapcor, bid for Hellaby Holdings is increasingly looking as it will succeed. Audio

6:57 AM.A rural economist says volatility is still present in commodity markets despite some strong uplift recently. Audio

6:58 AM.Over the Tasman property incentives are in the spotlight again. Audio

6:58 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

7:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:15 AM.The Leader of the House, Gerry Brownlee, says there are no set rules about how the new leader will be selected. He says it will largely be decided within the caucus but contenders are likely to set… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson says the MPs were shell shocked yesterday but news now sinking in - and the jockeying for the new positions starts. Audio

7:20 AM.Sarah Robson hit the streets of Helensville to find out how people in John Key's electorate are reacting to news that he's stepping down. Audio

7:40 AM.Hone Harawira says John Key has been a great prime minister "for the rich", and the homeless people living in cars won't be shedding any tears. Audio

7:48 AM.The Labour Party says the criminal charges to be laid against a leading steel company are a wake-up call for the Government to take building controls seriously. Audio

7:50 AM.The Maori Party co-leader, Marama Fox, says Bill English is the logical choice to be the National Party's new leader. Audio

8:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:15 AM.5 out of 10. That's the rating former National party leader Don Brash has given outgoing Prime Minister John Key on his performance in Government. We get his thoughts on Mr Key's 8 years at the helm. Audio

8:25 AM.The National Party pollster David Farrar says with John Key's imprimatur, Bill English is the front runner. "You'd have to think with that nomination he's the favourite to win." UMR Research's… Read more Audio

8:25 AM.A specialist in political leadership, Jon Johansson from Victoria Unversity, says John Key and his team knew from the outset they had to stay close to public opinion. Audio

8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:35 AM.The National Party President Peter Goodfellow says John Key's resignation was a "massive suprise", and he expects Bill English to inform caucus today whether he wants to be prime minister. Audio

8:40 AM.The fishermen who died when the Francie capsized continue to be laid to rest. Carla Penman went to a memorial service at the Atiu Hall in Mangere. Audio

8:50 AM.Opponents of the proposed hydro electric power scheme on the Waitaha River warn it will damage one of the country's natural wonders. Audio

8:55 AM.The chief assessor of police dog training has told the trial of four police officers accused of assaulting Gregory McPeake the decision to let dogs loose during the arrest was wrong. Audio

8:57 AM.The U.S. Army has refused a permit for the almost 4 billion dollar controversial Dakota Access Pipeline but will the company behind it comply? It's looking unlikely. Audio

8:59 AM.Surprising but understanding on the streets of Christchurch at local boy John Key's resignation. "It will be nice for him to put his family first." Audio