An MP has taken the controversial step of proposing a new law to legalise abortion on request for women up to 24 weeks pregnant.

Shan Inglis, the lawyer wife of Auckland mayoral candidate Len Brown, has throat cancer and needs urgent treatment.

Finance Minister Bill English says Australia's company tax cuts will benefit New Zealand.

The Hutt Valley District Health Board is getting a cash injection of $8.6 million.

Bidders for the government's $1.5b ultra-fast broadband fund will now be invited to supply plans for "lit" fibre.