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From trailblazing inaugural triumphs in the 1970s to a recent dearth of victories and goals, the Football Ferns have seen it all, writes Jeremy Ruane. Now they get to play in a FIFA World Cup at home.

Another accolade for NZ's most internationally recognised poet

New Zealand Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan will be back at work on Thursday after what she's disclosed as a mental health break.

Yesterday’s announcement of NZ$128 million in new funding for universities has naturally been welcomed as a badly-needed reprieve. But we have to ask, is this a bailout for struggling institutions, or is it just a Band-Aid on a tertiary sector with deeper structural wounds?

Chris Hipkins anticipated a “diplomatic” meeting with Xi Jinping. The Chinese leader said he placed “great importance” on the relationship with New Zealand. Both businesslike, Hipkins made sure to stress his country was open for business too.

Improved access to Europe for Kiwi exporters is a step nearer, but both sides may be running out of new, meaningful trade deals to sign. Sam Sachdeva reports from Brussels.

After the Government mistakenly released confidential information about Covid-19 vaccines, the health ministry says it was 'made clear' this could have implications for broader pharmaceutical and therapeutic supply.

UK-based trio Kaitlan Leaney, Emily Chancellor and Arabella McKenzie return to the Wallaroos as they take on the Black Ferns in the Pacific Four.

Submissions are about to close for NZ's richest short story prize