Bill English
Bill English remembers Tariana Turia
Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English, a colleague and close friend of Dame Tariana Turia, has been paying his respects ahead of her burial today. He worked closely with Dame Tariana to implement the… Audio
Sir Bill English on the impact of investment into charities
A new report analysing $178 million of investment into charities, finds just 13 per cent of people receive 73 per cent of investment. The report is by social analytics firm ImpactLab and wealth… Audio
The cat and a hat: when is a minister a minister?
Parliament is weird sometimes, like when it debates which hat you wear to put the cat out. No, really. It's part of the question... Is the Prime Minister always the Prime Minister? Audio
Sir Bill English
One of the most high profile people being honoured on Queen's Birthday is the 39th Prime Minister of New Zealand - Bill English. He is now Knight Commander of The New Zealand Order of Merit, for… Audio
Bookends for a career: Bill English's first and last speeches
Nearly three decades after his maiden speech, Bill English bookended his political career with a valedictory. The House has highlights from both events. Audio
English bids farewell, talks of privilege of public service
Former Prime Minister and National Party leader Bill English has given a funny and emotional valedictory speech in Parliament this afternoon.
Bill English signs off with emotional speech
The 56-year-old farmer from Dipton has officially signed off with a final emotional speech in Parliament where he spoke about his 27 year-career. Video, Audio
English: 'I took my turn at the chisel'
Look back at RNZ's live coverage of Bill English's valedictory speech in Parliament this afternoon.
Govt’s plans for regions not the ‘bonanaza’ promised - English
National Party leader Bill English says regions were promised a bonanza by the government and he expects they will be disappointed by the Provincial Growth Fund. Audio
Dipton reacts to English's departure: 'He wasn't finished'
While some residents of Bill English's home town were shocked by his resignation, others are accepting the news with typical southern stoicism.
National aims for clean, fast leadership contest
Opinion - Bill English's replacement - whoever it will be - will inherit a unified caucus that is supported by a well-oiled machine, writes Brigette Morten.
'You know when your time's done'
National Party leader Bill English is looking forward to starting a new future outside of public life after stepping down from politics, he says.
Dipton locals in shock at English resignation
The reaction to Bill English's resignation in his home town of Dipton in Southland has ranged from shock to acceptance that it was time for him to move on. The departing National Party leader… Audio
Bill English 'cautiously liberated' - political analysis
So just who will take over as leader of the National Party? MPs have just two weeks to decide who they want to take over the top job - before Bill English walks out the door. RNZ's political editor… Audio
Bill English resigns as MP and National leader
On Wednesday, after 26 years in Parliament, Bill English is resigning as National leader and as an MP. He tells Guyon Espiner he's proud of being part of the government that took New Zealand through… Audio
Leadership battle brews in National Party
The contest is on to replace Bill English as leader of the National Party. The 56-year old former farmer from Dipton has announced he's stepping down and will leave Parliament. MPs have just two weeks… Audio
Leadership battle brewing in the National Party
The race to find a new leader for the National Party is underway with MPs expected to declare their intentions in the coming days.
Joyce predicts smooth transition to new National leader
The jostling to replace Bill English as leader of the National Party is beginning - with MPs expected to declare their intentions in the coming days. The caucus has just two weeks to decide on Mr… Audio
Bill English reflects on 28 years in Parliament
Bill English talks to John Campbell about why he is stepping down, and how he wishes he made more progress in the area of housing, saying if the government had moved faster there might have been less… Video, Audio
Farewell then, Bill English
Analysis - Politics, eh. Do you build enduring legacies, or just sandcastles? asks David Slack in the wake of Bill English's resignation.
