Wellington, July 3 NZPA - A Korean woman who laid a complaint of a sexual nature against former government minister Richard Worth has withdrawn her complaint, police confirmed today.

Wellington, July 3 NZPA - Police are expecting to say today whether a Korean woman has withdrawn a complaint former government minister Richard Worth. A police spokeswoman refused to comment this morning.

Wellington, June 25 NZPA - Police have interviewed former minister Richard Worth as their investigation into a sexual complaint against him continues. Investigation head Detective Inspector Paul Basham said detectives working in Wellington and Auckland were continuing with inquiries.

Wellington, June 15 NZPA - National's senior whip Nathan Guy has been appointed as Internal Affairs Minister to replace Richard Worth, Prime Minister John Key said today.

Wellington, June 15 NZPA - Richard Worth's ministerial replacement is to be announced this afternoon, amid continued speculation over why he was forced to resign as a minister.

Wellington, June 14 NZPA - Former National Party MP Richard Worth's resignation from Parliament was "inevitable", says former party leader Don Brash.

Wellington, June 12 NZPA - Embattled MP Richard Worth has resigned from Parliament. His resignation is effectively immediately.

Wellington, June 11 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key has sent Richard Worth a strong message to resign, saying he was washing his hands of him.