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David Seymour won't 'bow down' to his hapu leaders over Treaty bill
Te Runanga o Ngati Rehia pleaded for the Act leader to stop what they say are abusive violations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Car dealer allegedly sending ‘bloody weird’ images of human faeces and a naked man
A car dealer who entered receivership is allegedly sending “weird” emails and “disgusting” images to his creditors as they chase payments.

MFAT cautions travellers to Laos about consuming alcoholic drinks
The updated travel advisory comes after several cases of suspected methanol poisoning from alcoholic drinks.

Prisoner escapes from hospital after assaulting officers, stealing car - police
The 25-year-old managed to break free during a medical appointment.

Thomas launches secure touch screens for industrial labs
Thomas Instrumentation has launched high-brightness touch screens for industrial and medical use, prioritising security and reliability in demanding environments.

NZ’s largest parent support centre to shut down
Parents Centre Aotearoa Trust says it has been working under a challenging financial environment, with “rising service delivery costs and reduced national funding availability”.

ACT's David Seymour won't 'bow down' to his hapu leaders
They have pleaded with the ACT leader to stop what they say are abusive violations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

'Being stalked was worse than being held at gunpoint'
Just five Stalking Prevention Orders were issued in 2023, despite more than 8,000 reports.

NI Water funding model fit for purpose, says minister
In March, an audit report said there should be a comprehensive expert review of how NI Water was funded and governed.

The rise and fall of Matt Gaetz in eight wild days
The nomination stunned Washington, triggering a political rollercoaster that turned into a bumpy ride for Trump's transition team.

App-style reports helping parents compare schools
Local projects are under way to create school report cards that could inform Ofsted's national changes.

New Zealand is experiencing a new epidemic — but what is it?
Aotearoa is in the early stages of a whooping cough epidemic, with cases this year six times higher than in 2023. Here’s what you need to know.

'I think New Zealand has a problem' after mall stabbing - security boss
A security guard who was stabbed in the neck while working at a popular Auckland shopping hub is said to be recovering well after surgery.

Whooping cough vaccination rates 'dreadful' in Aotearoa, expert says
NZ's low vaccination rates are to blame for the danger posed by the epidemic declared today, an infectious disease expert says.

Earthquakes discovered deep under Southland
One of the country’s least seismically active regions has experienced 85 earthquakes in the space of a year.

Minister promised public consultation on livestock exports. It hasn’t happened
Andrew Hoggard says the Government is on track to restart exports of animals by sea, despite protests from animal welfare experts.

Police warn against road travel during Storm Bert
Amber weather warnings for heavy snow are in place for much of Scotland on Saturday.

Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two in Vegas practice
Lewis Hamilton is fastest in a Mercedes one-two in first practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

How Adani's US fraud charges impact India's economy and politics
The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.

Weekly quiz: How did Rafael Nadal say goodbye to tennis?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?