Andrew Bayly, the MP for Port Waikato, stood down as ACC and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister after allegations of unprofessional behaviour. 

While speaking to Newstalk ZB yesterday Bayly said he was told the allegations made against him had been corroborated by three other people - he now has evidence it was not.

Speaking from Korea overnight Luxon reiterated he would have fired Bayly had he not resigned.

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Andrew Bayly, the MP for Port Waikato, stood down as ACC and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister after allegations of unprofessional behaviour.&nbsp;
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Speaking from Korea overnight Luxon reiterated he would have fired Bayly had he not resigned.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon's response to Andrew Bayly's resignation

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