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Opinion: China not the US is undermining NZ's security

Nicholas Khoo and Reuben Steff say that the US balances China’s assertiveness.

Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow

News snippets from the Far North.

Inside the India-Pakistan conflict and what it means for NZ’s trade aspirations

The two countries have negotiated a ceasefire after weeks of tensions.

'Total waste of money': Health NZ payroll project costs scrutinised

Health NZ spent over $130m fixing Holidays Act errors.

Rotorua woman badly mauled by dogs lives with legacy of fear

Suz Guet was attacked by three unregistered roaming dogs in Rotorua.

Watch: 'Govt is gaslighting all Kiwi women' Hipkins says in pre-Budget speech

The Government refuses to disclose how much money it will save from reducing pay equity.

Collins eyes scrapping ‘woke’ diversity requirements for public sector bosses

A draft bill is expected to be before the Cabinet in July.

How a terminal cancer patient gives back to a hospice facing funding 'crisis'

Waipuna Hospice has an $8.1 million funding shortfall this financial year.

Walnut growers get cracking at harvest time

The walnut orchard in Lincoln spans 16 hectares and grows Rex and Meyric varieties.

Watch: Black Power gang members farewell Selwyn Robson with stirring haka

Members were seen performing a haka as pallbearers carried his coffin into the clubhouse.

Black Power members perform a farewell haka for Manurewa homicide victim Selwyn Robson.

Black Power members perform a farewell haka for Manurewa homicide victim Selwyn Robson. Video / Supplied

Govt earmarks $100m for students underachieving in maths, new ‘maths intervention’ teachers

Funding will be included in next week's Budget.

Abuse in state care: PM defends broken promise, emotional Hipkins slams Govt ‘injustice’

The inquiry into abuse in state care recommended a new redress scheme.

'Kill him': Crown alleges woman's Facebook messages incited man's murder

But the woman's lawyer said the murder would have happened regardless.

Nearly 7 times over the limit: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis caught drink driving, living in his car

Former New York-based music exec Ellis told police he was living in his car in a park.

'Incredibly distressing': Search paused for missing climber

'We know this is difficult news for them (the tramper's family).'

Christopher Luxon on the resignation of Police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming

Christopher Luxon answers a question on the resignation of the Police Deputy Commissioner

Measles: What you need to know

With the countries current vaccination rates, an expert warns New Zealand is at risk of a measles epidemic. Video / Dean Purcell / Katie Oliver / Ben Dickens