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Steven Joyce's retirement opens up a spot for Willis, who missed out in the election.
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'Fork in the road': Steven Joyce on why he's quitting politics
Steven Joyce says he has had "a wonderful time" in an often controversial political life.
Steven Joyce: NBR column 'defamatory'
Columnist dropped by NBR after publisher rails about lobbyists in the media.
Business thinktank: 'Bring back external exams for NCEA'
Research shows 40% of students with NCEA Level 2 fail basic literacy and numeracy tests.
Soul lessons for Bridges from English
The similarities and differences of Simon Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
Steve Braunias: Secret Diary of Simon Bridges
COMMENT: I woke up super-amped and ready to rock.
Race remarks make the blood boil
OPINION: Questioning of National leaders' 'Maoriness' shows how far we have to go.
'Jokiness and blokiness': How Bridges is emulating John Key
Simon Bridges tells us he believes he shares the 'jokiness' of the former National leader.
Teary Bill English signs off after 27 years in politics
English said he's never met someone without hope, not even New Zealand's worst offenders
Bill English signs off after 27 years in politics
Former PM Bill English signs off from his 27 year political career this afternoon.
Bridges leaves MPs in suspense
Bridges expected to hold the first talks with MPs today.
Who gets to decide if Simon Bridges is 'Maori enough?'
COMMENT: Questioning his "Maori-ness" will backfire on public.
Watch: Simon Bridges on marriage equality, cannabis... and hair products
National's leader swears he hasn't been using any hair product of late.
Whanganui Nats react to Bridges' victory
Whanganui reacts to the National Party's new leader, Tauranga MP Simon Bridges.
The Westie Wing: Bridges' first big test - Joyce and Collins
Bridges' promises strong posts for rivals as he sets about unifying caucus.
Soper: Burning Bridges - new leader won't be next PM
COMMENT: Next National Prime Minister will not come from new leadership pairing.
Editorial: Bridges turns the page on previous Govt
EDITORIAL: National turns the page on the last Government with election of Bridges.
Audrey Young: Caucus always knows best
COMMENT:Simon Bridges has made an impressive start to his leadership, writes Audrey Young.
Simon Bridges: This is Jacinda Ardern's biggest weakness
The new National Party leaders says the PM's unusual rise to power is her flaw.
National Party leaders: A potted history of past ... and present
A run through the 13 National Party leaders to date.
Game on: Bridges brings out mongrel in Ardern
Comment: He may be Oxford educated but it was pure Te Atatu.
Bridges: Reshuffle in fortnight
New National leader Simon Bridges will do a reshuffle in the next fortnight.
Bridges' selection puts Tauranga 'on map'
Simon Bridges is the new leader of the National Party.
Hosking: No reason for National to panic
OPINION: The decision today will affect the next Government.
Live: Bridges new Nats leader, Bennett remains deputy
Some MPs are still undecided, so a lot lies on the pitch to caucus.
Audrey Young: Joyce, Collins win campaign but not contest
Comment: Conditions of secrecy helped Joyce's campaign to get off the starting block.
National contenders head for last pitch
National leadership contenders weigh up deputy and finance spokespeople.
Dope, gay marriage, abortion: Where National leadership candidates stand
Claire Trevett finds out where the candidates stand on moral issues.
Soper: Anything can happen in Nats race
COMMENT: Public popularity won't decide who'll step into English's Hush Puppies.
Terry Barnes: National MPs could learn from Victoria
COMMENT: National MPs should look at the fate of the Australian Liberal Party in Victoria.
Bridges closest but not close enough yet
Steven Joyce and Amy Adams have been talking over the weekend but no deals done.
Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Cyclone Gita
'Hard-working New Zealanders have had a gutsful of cyclones'