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The prime minister's statements are doing little to hose down opposition claims his KiwiSaver policy is likely linked to a rise in the retirement age.

National says if re-elected it will gradually increase the default contribution rates to 6 percent each by employers and employees. Audio

The South Island is bearing the brunt of a funding shortfall, according to a new Medical Journal editorial, but Health NZ and the minister of health disagree.

Report shows in Australia and New Zealand, 24.5 percent of women have been sexually or physically abused by a partner. Audio

A health leader has labelled the latest Pasifika smoking rates "totally unacceptable", despite the New Zealand government celebrating them.

British economist Gary Stevenson tells 30 with Guyon Espiner fire engines aren't coming to fix the New Zealand economy.

A mother of three says it makes her sad to see her children accepting there could be no presents this year. Audio

A high-profile emergency doctor has been selected to stand for the Labour Party against former Health Minister Dr Shane Reti.

Labour has overtaken National on perceptions of its ability to manage the economy, putting the party on top for 15 of the top 20 issues for New Zealanders.

This "transitional access" has been criticised by opposition politicians as "a subsidy for private insurers".

A "game-changer" immunisation that could save thousands of babies from a potentially deadly lung infection is sitting in the hands of Pharmac, according to respiratory health experts.

But Sitiveni Rabuka's government has announced that it is committed to advancing women's participation and leadership in the foreign service.

People living on the streets of Auckland's CBD are urging the government to continue putting money into housing. Audio

A mental health support service says it will have to reduce its operations if it cannot plug a $2 million shortfall. Audio

Parliament extended its hours this week to progress three claims settlement bills for Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu, Ngāti Pāoa, and Ngāti Hāua.

A researcher is calling on the government to provide dedicated funding for long Covid.

While smoking numbers have reduced, there is concern about the impact the introduction of vaping products has had. Audio

The new study does not support claims that vaping reduces harms for Māori and Pacific youth. Audio