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Analysis - The government takes a beating after scrapping KiwiBuild and ministers launch a water clean-up plan that's already drawing fire, writes Peter Wilson.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says China "understands, respects and supports" her government's move to formally withdraw an extradition bill.

Analysis - Amid the KiwiBuild reset announcement came the smell of burning rubber as the government performed some of the biggest political u-turns you've ever seen, writes Tim Watkin.

Opinion - The KiwiBuild "reset" won't satisfy New Zealanders desperate to see housing made affordable. Dr Bryce Edwards argues the changes are an attempt to lower public expectations and voters should…

Housing Minister Megan Woods is set to unveil the government's KiwiBuild recalibration today, but two housing experts are not convinced it can be brought back on track. Audio

In this episode of Voices; we hear from two people who really hope the outcome of the government's temporary migrant worker exploitation review will see loopholes tightened and better protection for…

Methamphetamine use in American Samoa is at crisis levels with elementary school children using the drug, a lawmaker says. Audio

In a move opponents have denouced as a "coup", Britain's Prime Minister will suspend Parliament for more than a month, meaning MPs have much less time to debate Brexit.

Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about an eye-opening multimedia portrait of life in Northland, politicians bypassing the media online and a couple of…

A Hokianga man will receive a humanitarian award next month from the Muhammed Ali Centre in the US for his efforts in helping minimise waste

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has ruled out accepting a G7 offer of aid to fight fires in the Amazon rainforest unless he gets an apology from his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.

Parliamentarians from 20 Asian and Pacific nations have declared the climate crisis a critical threat to human health in the region.

Mental health experts have called on the government to establish a clear plan and invest more money to reduce the national suicide rate. Audio

Brazil has authorised its army to help fight fires in the Amazon, after an increase in international pressure.

Analysis - The prime minister puts a stake in the ground over petrol prices, National balks at having its election promises costed and the government puts millions into helping the homeless.

The government has launched its Housing First project in Northland with a ceremony at Whangārei's Kaka Porowini Marae.

French President Emmanuel Macron has demanded the issue be put at the top of the G7 summit agenda, a call rejected by Brazil's Far Right president Jair Bolsonaro.

Under the government's proposal, councils - particularly in the six high growth centres - will be given a clear direction to loosen their rules.