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National's new deputy leader Nicola Willis says she brings a centrist, moderate perspective of a parent of four, along with a familiarity with Parliament that balances out the new leader.

Lenders will no longer be able to solely rely on information given by the borrower to show they have made reasonable inquiries about the affordability of loans.

World Rugby will allow community teams to use 10 players, play shorter matches and change the size of the ball as part of flexible new rules.

Auckland iwi Ngāti Pāoa are relieved that their calls for a rāhui to be placed around Waiheke Island have finally been heard.

The Papua New Guinea government has introduced the country's biggest ever budget, with health receiving a boost.

Analysis - Massey University Professor of Politics Richard Shaw breaks down the uphill battle Christopher Luxon faces as he leads the National Party into a new era.

The government is clamping down on freedom camping with harsher fines and more restrictions.

Alan Shaker believes if public transport was made free for tertiary students along with all community service card holders and those under 25, it would "level the playing field" for those in South…

The prime minister has announced which regions will be joining Auckland in red this Friday, Tairāwhiti iwi are urging Rhythm and Vines to cancel, and experts say more information is needed on the new…

Genomic testing has confirmed another two cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant from passengers who arrived in Sydney from southern Africa last night.

Officials say the new requirements will reduce the energy needed to heat homes by up to 40 percent.

The Tertiary Education Commission says hundreds of initiatives aimed at improving Māori and Pacific students' tertiary education pass rates are poorly-targeted distractions that are not working.

The Australian government is drafting laws that could force social media companies to reveal the identities of anonymous users in an effort to crack down on online trolling.

South Africa's president has condemned travel bans enacted against his country and its neighbours over the new coronavirus variant Omicron.

Auckland's Covid-19 outbreak looks to have peaked but a leading data modeller is warning that the situation could change as the traffic light system is introduced.

Australia will introduce legislation to make social media giants provide details of users who post defamatory comments, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said today.

Australia has joined the United States and Europe in restricting travel from Africa over the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Switzerland has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe and Covid-19 infections are rising exponentially, yet voters are being asked whether the country should drop some restrictions…

One of the most influential composers of the 20th century, Sondheim wrote classics such as West Side Story, Gypsy and Sweeney Todd. Audio

But experts say it's prudent to wait for more information before making a decision on vaccine approval for a population group where the chances of severe illness are slim.

In today's sports news - More COVID for Breakers, Manchester United sign new manager, Rassie Erasmus won't appeal ban and female athletes are target of social media abuse.