Resignation
Gladys Berejiklian to resign
The sudden decision by the New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, that she will resign in the face of a corruption investigation has left the Liberal Party scrambling for a new leader. The… Audio
NSW Premier resigns amid corruption probe, Australia plans to open borders
The Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian has resigned amid an investigation by the state's corruption watchdog.
Public hearings wiil be held later this month to investigate whether there… Video, Audio
Clare Curran quits politics after controversial Cabinet career
The former Cabinet Minister Clare Curran, who was sacked from cabinet a year ago, is to quit Parliament at the next election.
She has been Labour's MP for Dunedin South since 2008. Ms Curran resigned… Video, Audio
David Farrar on National caucus reshuffle, departures
National MPs Amy Adams and Alastair Scott announced they would be stepping down at the 2020 election, raising questions of why and who will replace them. Lisa Owen spoke to pollster and right-wing… Video, Audio
PM downplays reshuffle while National announces its own
As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern prepares to announce her first reshuffle in two days' time, the National Party leader has sprung a surprise one of his own after senior MP Amy Adams announced she will… Audio
Tew stepping down as New Zealand Rugby boss
Departing New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew says at times he's felt personally let down by players, but he thinks the organisation is helping to tackle some of the societal problems affecting the… Video, Audio
Dominic O'Connell: June 7 will be The End of May
British PM Theresa May's latest attempt to deliver a Brexit deal resulted in her resignation.The BBC's Business Presenter, Dominic O'Connell talks about the latest development. Audio
National party says government owes public apology following Barclay resignation
The National Party says the Government owes the public an explanation following the official resignation of KiwiBuild's chief. In a statement issued on his behalf, Stephen Barclay announced he would… Audio
French environment minister quits on live radio
The French environment minister Nicolas Hulot has announced his resignation live in a radio interview in a move that surprised the French President, the prime minister, and even his wife. He made the… Audio
Bill English reflects on 28 years in Parliament
Bill English talks to John Campbell about why he is stepping down, and how he wishes he made more progress in the area of housing, saying if the government had moved faster there might have been less… Video, Audio
Bill English resigns from Parliament
Bill English has resigned from Parliament and leader of the National Party after more than a quarter of a century in politics. He says he is looking forward to new personal and professional… Video, Audio
Waikato DHB leadership 'failed abysmally' - Ian Powell
The senior doctors' union says it's no surprise the chief executive of the Waikato district health board has quit after an investigation into his overspending. Yesterday the DHB accepted Nigel… Audio
MPs weigh in on leadership change at Maori TV
MPs Peeni Henare and Marama Davidson say there's a huge opportunity for Maori TV with the departure of CEO Paora Maxwell. They say they hope staff morale will improve after a period in which a… Audio
Jill Dougherty discusses the resigation of Trump aide Michael Flynn
Veteran US correspondent and Russia expert Jill Dougherty says she's never seen anything like the furore over Michael Flynn's resignation over misleading the White House about Russia. Video, Audio
Opposition parties react to PM's resignation
John Key's resignation has come as a shock to most in the political sphere - but some say they saw it coming. Alex Ashton has been gauging political reaction. Audio
Prime Minister John Key resigns from job
John Key has announced he is resigning as Prime Minister and leader of the National Party - and says his deputy Bill English would be a wise choice as his replacement. Audio
Former PM says every leader must face stepping down
Former prime minister Jim Bolger says every leader has to face stepping down at some time and being in power for a long time takes its toll. Video, Audio
Dunedin reacts to PM's resignation
People on the streets of Dunedin react to the Prime Minister's impending departure. Audio
"You could have knocked me down with a feather" - Judith Collins
Cabinet minister Judith Collins doesn't rule out throwing her hat in the ring for the National party leadership Audio
Mixed reaction from business, unions to PM's resignation
Business leaders pay tribute to John Key, saying he delivered economic growth and jobs during his eight-year's at the helm. Audio