It's Australia Day today, and the holiday's sparked protests, division and debate about the meaning of the day.

Thousands of people took to the streets for the Invasion Day march protesting the holiday, only to clash with protestors out for the March for Australia rally.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says people have raised concerns about the polarising nature of the holiday.

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It's Australia Day today, and the holiday's sparked protests, division and debate about the meaning of the day.
Thousands of people took to the streets for the Invasion Day march protesting the holiday, only to clash with protestors out for the March for Australia rally.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says people have raised concerns about the polarising nature of the holiday.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the protests erupting over Australia Day

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There's belief among experts that New Zealand depends on the World Health Organisation for disease prevention and health promotion. 

The US officially withdrew from the WHO last week. 

Now Winston Peters has questioned the organisation's effectiveness and how it's using its funding. 

Former WHO director Dr Rob Beaglehole says while the WHO has room to improve, New Zealand ultimately benefits from membership - especially given that future pandemics are 'inevitable'.

"The only way to respond effectively, apart from closing borders for a short time, is going to be to work with other countries together."

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There's belief among experts that New Zealand depends on the World Health Organisation for disease prevention and health promotion.&nbsp;
The US officially withdrew from the WHO last week.&nbsp;
Now Winston Peters has questioned the organisation's effectiveness and how it's using its funding.&nbsp;
Former WHO director Dr Rob Beaglehole says while the WHO has room to improve, New Zealand ultimately benefits from membership - especially given that future pandemics are 'inevitable'.
"The only way to respond effectively, apart from closing borders for a short time, is going to be to work with other countries together."
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Dr Rob Beaglehole: former WHO director voices disapproval with NZ potentially leaving the organisation

New Zealand is the benefactor of the World Surf League granting its athletes the left hand break they've been begging for.

Raglan's Manu Bay will host the newly instated New Zealand Pro in late May.

Surfing New Zealand CEO Ben Kennings says says this is 'huge' for the sport's place in New Zealand.

"We can't wait to host those best surfers in the world, it's going to be pretty spectacular."

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New Zealand is the benefactor of the World Surf League granting its athletes the left hand break they've been begging for.
Raglan's Manu Bay will host the newly instated New Zealand Pro in late May.
Surfing New Zealand CEO Ben Kennings says says this is 'huge' for the sport's place in New Zealand.
"We can't wait to host those best surfers in the world, it's going to be pretty spectacular."
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Ben Kennings: Surfing New Zealand CEO on Raglan hosting the World Surf League Tour event

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New Zealand Rugby interim CEO Steve Lancaster has insisted today's coaching policy change isn't an admission of fault when hiring Scott Robertson.

NZR has invited Kiwi coaches with international experience to apply for the vacant All Blacks job, something Robertson didn't have.

Lancaster says New Zealand is 'incredibly blessed' to have a high calibre of potential coaches and he's confident the right choice will be found.

"We're confident that there is a good number of coaches, both here in New Zealand and around the world that are capable of coaching the All Blacks and we don't think we need to go outside of that."

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New Zealand Rugby interim CEO Steve Lancaster has insisted today's coaching policy change isn't an admission of fault when hiring Scott Robertson.
NZR has invited Kiwi coaches with international experience to apply for the vacant All Blacks job, something Robertson didn't have.
Lancaster says New Zealand is 'incredibly blessed' to have a high calibre of potential coaches and he's confident the right choice will be found.
"We're confident that there is a good number of coaches, both here in New Zealand and around the world that are capable of coaching the All Blacks and we don't think we need to go outside of that."
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Steve Lancaster: New Zealand Rugby interim CEO on the coaching policy change for the All Blacks

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the protests erupting over Australia Day

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