Osama Bin Laden was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people, including New Zealanders, in several different parts of the world.

Our opponents say more children are living in poverty than when we came into office. And that's probably right.

We have been given the trust and goodwill of New Zealanders. I do not take that trust for granted, and I never will.

Osama Bin Laden was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people, including New Zealanders, in several different parts of the world.

Your personality as the prime minister feeds through to what you emphasise, and what you don't, how you'll handle a situation - whether you've got the combination of intelligence or instincts to adapt and to make good decisions.

New Zealand as a whole needs to save more, spend less and reduce our reliance on foreign debt.

While his removal will not necessarily bring an immediate end to terrorist activity, I have absolutely no doubt that the world is a safer place without Osama Bin Laden.