Nigel Haworth has stood down from his position amid criticism of how the party handled sexual assault allegations.

NZ firefighters and American visitors climbed the stairs of the Sky Tower in a ceremony to remember the work of emergency services during the 9/11 terrorist attack. Video / Leon Menzies

Focus Live: Scathing Report: S&P Says Fonterra has lost its way. Video / Leon Menzies

Focus Live: Labour Party president Nigel Haworth resigns over handling of assault complaints

PM Jacinda Ardern has appointed an independent QC to investigate claims.

Police Commissioner: 'exciting options' for central location. Video / Leon Menzies

The announcement comes after suicide statistics reached record highs.

Focus Live: Mike King on the Suicide Prevention Office

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces Suicide Prevention Office

Team NZ unveil their boat for the America's Cup.

Focus Live: Government announces plan to clean up our waterways

Focus Live Earlier: Measles outbreak update from Auckland Public Health.

Focus Live Earlier: Child sex offender Peter Ellis, dead.

Focus Live Earlier: Five dead in horror crash near Rotorua.

Focus Live: Housing Minister Megan Woods announces KiwiBuild reset

Focus Live Earlier: Will you pay for Spark's RWC coverage?

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on NZ's measles outbreak

Focus Live: Update on confirmed measles cases across NZ

Focus Live: Good news for retailers as consumer confidence holds. Video / Will Trafford

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces free school lunch trial

Focus Live: Westfield Newmarket interview with Paul Gardner, Scentre Group regional manager. Video / Leon Menzies

Focus Live: Sir John Kirwan 'incredibly disappointed' with our suicide rates

Focus live: Real-estate agent sleeps in a house he is selling. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on NZ's alarming suicide rate

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on the major security breach

Focus Live: Chorus Profit Plunge. Video / Leon Menzies

Ihumātao protestors descend on PM Jacinda Ardern's electorate office. Video / Leon Menzies

Focus Live: Update on manhunt after trio escape police in Levin

Focus Live: National Party leader Simon Bridges responds to PM Jacinda Ardern's Petrol Price comments. Video

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern comments on the Commerce Commission findings in regards to kiwis paying to much at the pump. Video / Will trafford