Bill English
Bill English signals move towards greater social investment
The incoming Prime Minister, Bill English, is hinting that the government could focus more on social issues under his leadership. Audio
That leadership 'election': Have we just been played?
Opinion - After National politicians' feverish jockeying for position this week, Simon Wilson wonders if it was all just an elaborate show.
Political commentators: Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills
The anointing of Bill English as PM just over 72 hours after John Key’s resignation was a ‘perfectly executed coup’, political commentator Matthew Hooton says. Audio
Is Bill English boring? 'I like to think I'm steady'
New Zealand's Prime Minister-in-waiting Bill English says he's not boring, and hopes to continue his focus on social investment.
Will Bill English call an early election?
"If we just reorganise and rethought what government was doing then we could help hundreds and thousands of people have better lives." Audio
Tough decisions await English as PM
Bill English has yet to be sworn in as Prime Minister and is already facing pressure over a possible early election and questions around who will make up his Cabinet.
English set to be PM as rivals drop out
Bill English is set to replace John Key as Prime Minister, after the only other contenders bowed out of the contest for National's leadership. Video, Audio
Who is NZ's likely new prime minister?
Analysis - After a 26-year apprenticeship, Bill English will be confirmed as Prime Minister on Monday. There are plenty of challenges ahead, writes Brent Edwards.
Competition for deputy role alive, English says
Bill English's early victory in the leadership battle leaves just the deputy's job up for grabs when the National Party caucus meets on Monday. He says the battle is very much alive. Video, Audio
Bill English set to become NZ's next PM
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is set to be promoted to Prime Minister after Judith Collins and Jonathan Coleman withdrew from the race. He joins Checkpoint from Wellington. Video, Audio
Bill English appears front-runner in National leadership contest
Votes for Bill English are stacking up in the National Party leadership contest but there has yet to be any public declaration of support for Jonathan Coleman or Judith Collins.
Bennett says she's right for deputy as she's about people
Paula Bennett would bring her skills in engaging with people to a role as deputy Prime Minister, she says. Video, Audio
PM wannabes: Fast facts on Collins, English and Coleman
Judith Collins, Bill English or Jonathan Coleman will be Prime Minister on Monday. Here's what you need to know.
Another MP backs Bill English
Whanganui MP Chester Borrows has publicly thrown his support behind Deputy Prime Minister Bill English in his bid to become National Party leader.
Would-be PMs quizzed on priorities
Tax cuts, infrastructure and law and order are among key issues for the three National MPs standing to replace Prime Minister John Key. Video
Bill English puts bid in to be NZ's next PM
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Bill English, announced today that he will be contesting the party's leadership, with the hope of being elected New Zealand's next PM. Video, Audio
English, Coleman - and now Collins
"It's going to need someone who can make decisions, who can think on their feet, who can make hard calls." Video
John Key's $400bn legacy
Opinion - The outgoing PM's legacy will be a gangbuster economy and happy property owners. For renters, writes Bernard Hickey, it's not so sweet.
Former National Party president says English best option to replace Key
Former National Party president Michelle Boag says Bill English is the best option to replace John Key as prime minister and the next National Party leader. Audio
Bill English to announce leadership intentions tomorrow
The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Bill English, says he'll announce tomorrow whether or not he will contest the position of party leader. Audio
