David Lange resigns from being Prime Minister. Political editor Dick Griffin talks about the resignation with Geoff Robinson, and discusses who could be the next Prime Minister and deputy Prime Minister.
Public Service Association president, Sue Piper, issues a plea to government caucus members to remember the spirit of David Lange's socialist ideals when selecting his replacement.
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) president, Ken Douglas, expresses his misgivings about Mr. Lange's resignation.
Opposition leader Jim Bolger says the new leadership will try to present a united front, but he says the government is bitterly divided.
Winston Peters, when asked about who will take David Lange's place, is noncommittal in his reply.
Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke says who he would like to see as Prime Minister for New Zealand.
Economists Kel Sanderson and Philip Wrigley comment on how the resignation will affect the economic policies.
David Lange talks about his feelings, and actions leading to his resignation. He speaks about the changes that have happened since the release of the budget, and he explains how the voting process for the new Prime Minister will work.
Dick Griffin talks about what has been happening overnight, in the lobbying for the vote for a new Prime Minister.
Labour Party's Affiliates Council head, Pat Kelly, says the relationship between the government and the union movement is at a crisis point.
Economist Brian Easton comments on the impact the resignation will have on the state of the economy.
Director general of the Manufacturers' Federation, Wally Gardiner gives the manufacturers' view, and he talks about what would happen if Roger Douglas becomes Prime Minister or has a finance portfolio.
People on the Wellington streets give their opinion of the resignation.