A top political commentator says Bill English is a shoo-in for National leader – but also that a challenge from the right is likely, whether after a poll slump next year or post-election, whatever the result.

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The Commerce Commission’s criminal case against Steel & Tube Holdings relating to the false certification of seismic mesh products isn’t likely to have a material financial impact on the company.

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Hellaby Holdings’ board is demanding a dividend as the price of supporting Bapcor’s $3.60 a share takeover offer which would effectively raise the price to $3.78.

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Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell - "we need a bi-partisan approach NOW"

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Labour and the Greens should be looking “at assassinations among their own ranks” to rejuvenate their caucus, political commentator Matthew Hooton says.

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John Key has shocked the country by announcing his resignation as prime minister.National will hold a special caucus on December 12 to elect his replacement. Finance Minister Bill English will take over until then.

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A National government under a new leader may be more willing to lift the age of eligibility for New Zealand Superannuation, economists said after John Key announced he will step down as prime minister.

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Bill English is logical next PM, says Michelle Boag

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The New Zealand dollar’s fall could have been a lot sharper if it weren’t for the prospect of Bill English taking up the mantle as prime minister, says Craig’s Investment Partners’ Mark Lister.

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The New Zealand share market bucked the global trend by rising last week despite major markets around the world falling about 1%.

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