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A perceived right-wing bias and concerns about panellist diversity have pushed Victoria University to reformat its debate.

A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS military pact. Audio

The Hurricanes have beaten the Waratahs 41-12 in Wellington.

The Education Ministry is promising to do more about asbestos problems in schools, with tighter controls over detection and removal.

Canterbury had the highest number of reported active cases with 399, followed by Capital and Coast with 217.

The Canadian protests come as police have been arresting hundreds on US campuses.

Analysis - A poll showing the opposition is more popular than the government raises questions, politicians go through their 'trial by pay rise' and a Green MP loses her cool in the debating chamber.

South Wairarapa Mayor Martin Connelly has returned from a two-month leave of absence to a council he remains at odds with.

The director of cult hit Creamerie talks to Guyon Espiner about her up-coming Hollywood blockbuster and her love of action film.

Poutini Ngāi Tahu has defended Māori sites of significance after the Grey District called for them to be cut from the West Coast's proposed one district plan.

"The reality is that consumer confidence is at an all-time low and the fashion retail industry has been particularly affected," organisers say.

Plans to replace a 6km stretch of sealed road at Tarata with gravel will put school children at risk, a farmer says.

Wendy McGuinness has a different take on what's holding back climate action in New Zealand.

The former media minister says she may have been "a little slow" in reacting to dramatic changes.

A New Zealand-Arab influencer has been showcasing Muslim faith and culture to a new audience this Ramadan.

Indian owners of independent jewellery stores are disappointed the government has failed to reduce crime amid a recent spate of aggravated robberies.

外交部长新西兰-中国关系促进委员会发表讲话，与此同时，他有关AUKUS的言论风波问题仍未解决。