PM's resignation: How it happened

Power Play - Prime Minister John Key's resignation throws next year's election wide open, regardless of who takes over now, writes Jane Patterson.

Prime Minister John Key will step down next week, plunging the National Party into a leadership contest. Video, Audio

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?

A look back at some pivotal moments in Prime Minister John Key's three terms in the top job.

Prime Minister John Key's resignation has caused a dramatic upswing in the use of s-words in overseas coverage.

New Zealand's political parties are paying tribute to Prime Minister John Key's eight years in power. Video

Social media was quick to react to today's political bombshell, which it appears only a few saw coming.