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Power Play - The new line-up is not so much a new face, but the same face with a touch of powder and some new lippy, writes Jane Patterson.

Prime Minister Bill English has announced his new Cabinet - and there are no great surprises. Video

Amy Adams and Jonathan Coleman are likely to be among big winners in this afternoon's Cabinet reshuffle, a political commentator says.

Work clearing a slip on State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura has been halted due to concerns it may disturb Māori sites.

The inland route to Kaikōura will open for unrestricted use next week for the first time since the November 14 earthquake.

Government ministers will find out their fate over the weekend, as the Prime Minister Bill English finalises the details of his Cabinet reshuffle.

The quake-damaged Kaikōura Coastal transport routes will be rebuilt at a cost of up to $2 billion, Cabinet has confirmed.

Just a single government oil and gas exploration permit has been granted this year, with a global downturn in the industry.

First Person - One is a small-town Southerner, the other a self-styled Westie. Kate Newton was there for the promotion of Bill English and Paula Bennett.

National's Cabinet reshuffle could see experienced leaders lose out and backbenchers climb the ranks, writes political reporter Mei Heron.

We ask political commentators Ben Thomas, Carrie Stoddart-Smith and Stephanie Rodgers what to expect now that there's a new prime minster in the House.

Power Play - Bill English has made a start setting himself apart from his predecessor, says Jane Patterson.

Bill English says his active Catholicism has shaped his morals, but will not define him as Prime Minister. Video

Paula Bennett, who will officially be voted in as the National Party deputy leader, and therefore deputy Prime Minister, next week, says it's been a long and emotional week. Video

The National Party caucus meets this morning to endorse Bill English and Paula Bennett as the country's new Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.

Bill English has met with his soon-to-be deputy, Paula Bennett, ahead of tomorrow's crucial caucus meeting.

Power Play - Paula Bennett not only has a big laugh and raucous personality, but a back story to rival John Key's, says Jane Patterson.

Paula Bennett has the support of 23 MPs to be National's deputy leader, but Simon Bridges insists he has a chance. Video, Audio

Bill English might have cemented his position as Prime Minister, but National Party MPs still must decide who will be his deputy.

Opinion - After National politicians' feverish jockeying for position this week, Simon Wilson wonders if it was all just an elaborate show.