The anointing of Bill English as PM just over 72 hours after John Key’s resignation was a ‘perfectly executed coup’, political commentator Matthew Hooton says.

Why did he step down? Who fills his shoes? What does it mean for next year's election? Kathryn Ryan speaks to political commentators Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills.

More analysis of Key's resignation.

Mike and Matthew discuss the Mount Roskill by-election, Nick Legget's switch to National and a challenge for Todd Barclay in Clutha Southland.

Mike and Matthew discuss the latest polls, long-term fiscal projections and MPs struggling to understand Uber.

Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills discuss the political reaction to last week’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake, and the Prime Minster’s decision to keep tax cuts on the cards.

Stephen Mills and Matthew Hooton talk about the outcome of the US presidential elections and what impact Donald Trump's victory will have on New Zealand.

Kathryn Ryan talks to Mike and Matthew about the Labour Party Conference, the Saudi sheep deal report and Gareth Morgan's new party.

Andrew Little starting the Mt Roskill by-election bid with a promise to fast track light rail, US elections & the Ross Sea sanctuary deal.

Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams discuss the Government's Immigration `announcement', housing, the "dead rat" season prior to election year, the surplus and the death of unionist Helen Kelly.