Green Party co-leader steps down

Green Party co-leader Russel Norman is to stand down from the role after nearly a decade.

Dr Norman will remain co-leader until the party's annual general meeting in May, and afterwards will stay on as an MP.

He said after almost 10 years in the job it was time for a change and new leadership for the party.

Dr Norman said he wanted to spend more time with his family and find a new challenge for himself.