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Editorial: Successor to Key will have plenty on plate

John Key's bombshell announcement yesterday has thrown New Zealand politics into turmoil.

Opposition tributes hide excitement

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

Toby Manhire: John Key did it his way

COMMENT: If there were family reasons for John Key's decision to stand down, they were surely the demands of his art-school daughter or YouTube son.

'Marriage is rock solid, health is tickety boo'

Key says there is no secret scandal behind his decision to resign, saying he wanted to rewrite the rule book on leadership departures and do so on his own terms.

Key quitting surprises political scientist

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

National in 'intensive care'

COMMENT: Winning that elusive fourth term in office has just become much harder, writes Newstalk ZB's political editor Barry Soper.

Key 'genuine' about resigning for family

His body language suggested he was speaking honestly, an expert says.

Judith Collins not ruling out PM bid

Bill English is staying silent on whether he wants to be New Zealand's next Prime Minister and Judith Collins has not ruled out a bid to replace Key.

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".

Young: Why National agreed to pay equity

COMMENT: Thursday was an historic day for pay equity.

Spy warrants need 'tightening up' - watchdog

The spying watchdog has urged Parliament to "tighten up" the warranting regime for New Zealand's intelligence agencies.

Relief for homeowners after RMA deal

The Govt is making an announcement on the long-stalled changes to the Resource Management Act this afternoon.

Rich-listers give $200,000 to National Party

Property and farming rich listers are among those who have made big donations to National over the past year.

'No chance' Govt will legalise euthanasia

A major inquiry into euthanasia is taking place, but the Govt has already concluded it will not lead to any changes in New Zealand.

Govt will buy more motels to house homeless

The Government will buy up to three more motels and construct modular housing as part of a new $300 million investment in emergency housing.

$300m boost for emergency housing

The Government has announced a major policy on emergency housing this afternoon.

Living in a 'John Key Paradise'?

Former National Party president Michelle Boag has rapped a self-adapted version of 90's hit Gangsta's Paradise during a party fundraiser in Auckland last night.

In defence of Gareth Morgan's new party

Who would turn their noses up at giving the public more electoral choices in New Zealand politics? Most politicos would, judging by