New National Party Leader Simon Bridges has confirmed three new names who’ll benefit from his reshuffle set to be announced early next week.

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

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gifted Malcolm Turnbull and his family 'All Bird' sneakers.

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.

The Prime Minister has been immortalised with a rubber likeness at Backbenchers bar in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

National Party leader Simon Bridges answers questions on marriage equality and medicinal cannabis.

A one-on-one interview, by Claire Trevett, with new National leader Simon Bridges. Bridges covers his accent, dislike of slow drivers and what his dream car would be.

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

Group protests against the use of plastic bags. Chanting “ban the bag Jacinda” on the way to Parliament.

Prime Mininster Jacinda Ardern and Shane Jones launch $3 billion fund for regions.

National's Taranaki King Country MP Barbara Kuriger speaks about animal cruelty charges against her husband and son.

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.

PM Jacinda Ardern addresses business leaders at Westpac Breakfast. / Greg Bowker

Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking looks at the limitations of government.

South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned. Bringing to close a 9 year tenure that has been dogged by corruption scandal.

Fran O'Sullivan and Simon Wilson give their take on National's three-way leadership contest.

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.

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

Barry Soper asks Winston Peters on his thoughts over the resignation of 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.

Housing Minister Phil Twyford talks about the results of a stocktake on housing he commissioned with the report’s authors: Alan Johnson of the Salvation Army, Otago Public Health Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman and economist Shamubeel Eaqub.

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Winston Peters meet on Waiheke Island.

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.