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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has made two foreign policy gaffes in the space of a week that may come back to bite him as PNG prepares for its 48th anniversary of independence this…

A month out from Election Day, the four leading parties' finance spokespeople came together for the ASB Great Debate in Queenstown to pitch their spending and visions for New Zealand's future.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and heart disease are the leading public health problems in the Pacific, say health experts. Audio

French supermarket Carrefour has put stickers on its shelves this week warning shoppers of "shrinkflation" - where packet contents are getting smaller while prices are not.

Police are replacing their tasers but will not say exactly what the new weapons are or how they will be monitored for public safety.

Whammy Bar on Karangahape Road was packed with Auckland Central voters who live in an electorate with the highest rates of renters in the country. Audio

Economists analysing National's foreign buyers tax have found it would likely raise $210 million a year - falling well short of the $740m a year National expects to rake in. Audio

There are horror stories on both sides of the landlord/tenant divide, but how do the laws of the country ensure a fair balance between the rights of both? 

A round-up of news in brief from around the region.

The biometric industry is asking the Privacy Commissioner to develop a code of practice that will not impose regulations that stifle innovation.

It's easier to point to the overall lack of Chinese lawmakers in New Zealand's parliament than it is to identify a particular reason for their absence.

Labour is promising free cervical screening for ages 25 to 69. It coincides with the government rolling out an HPV self-test option from today. Audio

National has outlined the health targets it would prioritise in government, and announced plans to directly pay GPs $10 per patient if they boost vaccination rates.

The National Party promises to bring back targets for medical wait times, while Labour makes a nine-point pledge. Catch up with all the latest developments with RNZ's live blog.

For three and a half decades, Qantas' invite-only lounge has existed only for the already initiated.

The Labour Party has launched its own pledge card, outlining nine policies it would introduce if re-elected.

The Green Party says it will set a legally binding target to protect 30 percent of the ocean by 2030 - and lobby to get the Oceans and Fisheries ministerial role to make it happen.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says National's plan to tighten emergency housing criteria will remove people in need from the list.