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MP resignations before and after MMP

Resignations by MPs has been pronounced since MMP began in 1996, of both of list and constituency MPs.

Australian Senator 'a bit simple'

An Australian senator's call for immigration controls on Kiwis to be reviewed in response to a UN resolution on Israeli settlements is "absolutely nuts", Labour says.

My Summer Job: Andrew Little

Andrew Little was employed as a labourer as part of the Think Big project.

Greens to contest Mt Albert byelection

The Green Party are to contest the Mt Albert byelection, with a candidate to be selected in the New Year.

Editorial: Defeat better than a default

The National Party's decision not to contest the Mt Albert byelection can be well understood, but that does not make it right.

King's move opens up seat for Little

Longstanding Labour MP Annette King will stand as a list-only candidate in 2017 - a step that opens up her Rongotai seat for Labour leader Andrew Little.

Meet Labour Party's new caucus

The Labour Party has announced a reshuffle of its caucus this morning following the departure of MPs David Shearer and Phil Goff.

Barry Soper: Politics can be nasty

COMMENT: Politics can be a nasty, thankless business, especially when you're the leader.

Labour looking at options as Ardern considers Mt Albert seat

Labour MP Jacinda Ardern has put her hand up to stand for Labour in Mt Albert in the likely by-election prompted by incumbent David Shearer's departure.

Public reacts to Shearer's resignation

The public's reaction to Labour MP David Shearer's resignation from Parliament has so far been overwhelmingly supportive this morning.

Shearer to quit: Byelection looms

Exclusive: Labour MP David Shearer is poised to resign from Parliament to take up the tough job of leading the United Nations' mission in war-torn South Sudan.

Labour MPs take delight in Nat turmoil

It was the first time in Parliament since PM John Key announced he was going and Labour's front bench was a 10-metre-wide grin of schadenfreude.

Opposition tributes hide excitement

Labour appear quietly thrilled about the prospect of a National Party without John Key.

Key quitting surprises political scientist

National faced a more uncertain future without Key at the helm, says University of Auckland political scientist Raymond Miller.

Andrew Little: Key 'served NZ well'

Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little has paid tribute to outgoing Prime Minister John Key, saying he has "served New Zealand well".

Opinion: Sweet moment ahead for Labour

COMMENT: When Andrew Little sits opposite John Key at Question Time on Tuesday, it will be a sweet moment for Labour.

NZ's newest MP books ticket to Wellington

The country's newest MP will fly to Wellington tomorrow to join his Labour colleagues at Parliament after winning 21 out of 22 voting booths in the Mt Roskill electorate.

Bloody nose & black eye for National

Even a close win in Mt Roskill could have been bad new for Andrew Little but the victory will transform the spirits of the party.