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Andrew Hoggard might be new to Parliament, but he's certainly not new to New Zealand's screens and airwaves. The Manawatū dairy farmer was president of Federated Farmers from 2020 to 2023, and one of the more prominent critics of the previous government's agricultural policies. In this week's Focus on Politics, RNZ Political Reporter Giles Dexter sits down with new MP - and new minister - Andrew Hoggard, to discuss the suite of reviews and replacements he's been tasked with....

Analysis - In his quest to get New Zealand 'back on track', Christopher Luxon has often looked overseas, writes Giles Dexter.

High flood waters washed away one of the 34 piers on the 610-metre long rail bridge over the Rangitata River on Friday morning.

The move comes as US President Joe Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later".

Peeni Henare has deleted cartoons he reposted ridiculing government ministers David Seymour and Simeon Brown.

A 28-year-old is due to appear in court today.

The officer was by herself when she shot the alleged attacker dead, assistant commissioner says.

The eight-member board will provide strategic oversight and advice on the model for the schools.

Analysis - A look back at "ambitious" public service targets, plans to fix school attendance and pay rises for politicians.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including more than 200 people in Port Moresby left homeless after a mass eviction.