The new government in New Zealand today handed down its first full budget and details of its long-promised tax cuts, but as that happened thousands of people rallied for a national day of protest against its policies.
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including the WHO urging governments to accelerate action to realise the right to health for all of their people.
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