Ardern breaks down resignation decision

Jacinda Ardern has resigned as Prime Minister, saying she will step down from the role within the next few weeks, but will remain the MP for Mt Albert through until April. The PM dropped the bombshell as she addressed media at the start of Labour's caucus meeting in Napier this afternoon. After announcing October 14th as the election date, she went on on say that she would not be the one to leading her party to the polls.