Steve Joyce talks to the media after his decision to resign from Parliament.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that another $3 million of funding will be donated to Samoa to aid the recovery following Cyclone Gita.

Malcolm Turnbull puts up spirited defence of Australia's deportation policy.

Former Prime Minister Bill English has signed off from his 27 year political career this afternoon in front of a public gallery stacked with family and former colleagues.

Simon Bridges is National's new leader, while Paula Bennett has retained the deputy's role.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses the furore over a controversial 60 Minutes interview with her that critics panned as "repugnant" and "patronising".

Steven Joyce tells Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking he would become the fifth candidate to replace Bill English.

Winston Peters said today it would be an honour to have the Pacific Mission led by the Prime Minister and it would be a further sign of the importance New Zealand attached to Pacific neighbours.

Amy Adams has confirmed she is standing for the National Party leadership. Adams was supported by MPs Nikki Kaye, Chris Bishop, Tim Macindoe, and Maggie Barry at her announcement.

Claire Trevett's one-on-one interview with Judith Collins in her office today. / Mark Mitchell

Simon Bridges has put his hand up for the National Party leadership in an announcement at Parliament.

A one-on-one interview, by Claire Trevett, with outgoing National Party leader Bill English. / Mark Mitchell

English made the announcement at a press conference at Parliament with many MPs standing behind him. HIs wife Mary and sons were also there.

The Government is cracking down on public sector bosses' pay and board conduct by introducing a new law on Thursday to give greater powers to the State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes.

Julie Anne Genter says she has the broad appeal to co-lead the Green Party to a greater share of the vote, promising to speak out against the Government where appropriate and improve links between the caucus and members to ensure the MPs are properly representing them.

Marama Davidson has announced she has put herself forward to be a candidate for the co-leadership of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Source - @maramadavidsonmp

The Government's inquiry into the historical abuse of children in state care will be a Royal Commission of Inquiry, headed by former Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand.

National leader Bill English says Labour had offered a briefing just before the targets were released but he was yet to see what was in it and there had been no consultation on the details in it.

Jacinda Ardern shares specifics of when she sent Bill English details of the bill on the 13th of December

PM Jacinda Ardern: Australia within their rights to deport NZ citizens.

Mike Hosking: A lot of raised eyebrows around the Winston Peters move on horses.

There's some vindication for the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after a poll suggested most Australians support resettling refugees in New Zealand.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the first tranche of employment law reforms today, including scrapping the controversial 90-day trial for all but small businesses, as a result of lobbying from New Zealand First.

Bill English comments on the Government's inquiry into mental health.

Bill English on reports that people smugglers are targeting NZ more because of Jacinda Ardern’s tough stance over Manus Island.

Bill English on the Government’s decision to abolish the previous Government’s Better Public Service targets.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that she will donate a portion of her salary while she takes maternity leave. Video/Audrey Young

Ardern said she couldn't be more excited at the prospect of having a baby.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given an insight into the top secret documents and briefings she receives every day in her new role. Source: Facebook / Jacinda Ardern