Deputy Prime Minister Bill English

Three MPs, including the deputy leader, put their hand up Tuesday to be New Zealand's next prime minister following the bombshell resignation of the popular John Key.

Popular New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced his shock resignation Monday, saying it was the right time to go after eight years in the job.

New Zealanders have chosen a silver fern on a black-and-blue background as their preferred option if the South Pacific nation decides to dump Britain's Union Jack from it national banner, officials said today.

New Zealanders began voting today to select a potential new flag, as the South Pacific country considers dropping Britain's Union Jack from its national banner.

Three MPs, including the deputy leader, put their hand up Tuesday to be New Zealand's next prime minister following the bombshell resignation of the popular John Key.

Popular New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced his shock resignation Monday, saying it was the right time to go after eight years in the job.

New Zealanders have chosen a silver fern on a black-and-blue background as their preferred option if the South Pacific nation decides to dump Britain's Union Jack from it national banner, officials said today.

New Zealanders began voting today to select a potential new flag, as the South Pacific country considers dropping Britain's Union Jack from its national banner.