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The National Party leader talks Hamilton West, "demerging" TVNZ and RNZ, and the latest rise of Winston Peters.

An exemplary interview this week between Emma Barnett and attack survivor Rachael Watts showcased the Radio 4 stalwart show at its best

“Not a speculator who touts China, but a media person who tells the truth.” This is how New Zealand columnist, journalist, and video creator Andy Boreham, who works in Shanghai, defines himself on his Twitter profile page.

Epidemiologist professor Tony Blakely has been appointed to lead the probe, flanked by a former National cabinet minister.

One press conference question at a Prime Ministerial summit kicked off a wave of social media scorn this week - and even criticism and international headlines about sexism. But media made a better fist of the awkward questions thrown up by parents withholding consent for the treatment of their sick baby and their supporters.     

Analysis - Three waters legislation, raising the retirement age and a press conference with a visiting prime minister were all hot topics this week in politics, writes Peter Wilson.

What are 501s and why is the policy so controversial?

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern and Finland's Sanna Marin gave pointed replies on gender and their roles.

Asked whether she met with her Finnish counterpart "just because" of their similarities in age and gender, New Zealand's leader questioned whether reporters would ask the same of her male predecessor.

Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie has died following a short illness at the age of 79, her family have confirmed in a statement.