National Party

Analysis - John Key stepped down as Prime Minister on his own terms this year. But what legacy will he leave behind, and how does it compare to the National Party's previous long-serving PM?

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

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

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

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

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.

Paula Bennett would bring her skills in engaging with people to a role as deputy Prime Minister, she says. Video, Audio

Whanganui MP Chester Borrows has publicly thrown his support behind Deputy Prime Minister Bill English in his bid to become National Party leader.

National Party leaderhip contender Judith Collins has rejected a suggestion from investigative journalist Nicky Hager that she would be a risky choice for Prime Minister. Audio

National MPs are rejecting Labour's claims that a three-way leadership contest is a sign of conflict within the party.

Tax cuts, infrastructure and law and order are among key issues for the three National MPs standing to replace Prime Minister John Key. Video

The Justice Minister has ruled herself out of National's leadership contest, but has left the door open for the position of deputy.