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SquareOne's recent collaboration with Thinkerbell Aotearoa explores the consequences of children not learning financial management skills, emphasizing the importance of early financial education for future success. The social and BVOD ads depict scenarios where an adult child still relies on their mother for support, highlighting the need for financial literacy. SquareOne's financial capability app aims to teach kids about money through accounts, apps, and debit cards, providing them with the tools and knowledge for a...

A man accused of stealing vital equipment from a rescue helicopter is now facing three additional burglary charges and appeared in court with an unusual sovereign-citizen speech, challenging the court's jurisdiction. He was remanded in custody until next month, with mental-health reports requested. The defendant is accused of various thefts and burglaries, including unlawfully taking vehicles and stealing goods from multiple businesses in Dunedin. Full Article

In Opotiki, the Waitangi Day for Te Whakatohea is on May 27 and 28, but has been largely ignored by the Whakatohea Maori Trust Board and their kupapa gang, who only celebrated it once to sign a settlement deal with the government. The post-settlement nepopalities continue to suppress radical Hapu, displaying a hollow sham of dependency and parasitism, while the preference for the 1834 Independence flag over the Tino flag reflects a desire for pre-Treaty...

A road rage incident at a Woolworths carpark in Wainuiomata left a man seriously injured, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old man charged with wounding with intent. Police are seeking information from witnesses, including occupants of a Toyota Corolla and another vehicle who attempted to calm those involved. The vehicle involved has been seized for forensic examination, and anyone with information is urged to contact Police or Crimestoppers anonymously. Full Article

Fire crews from Beachlands, Clevedon, and Otara responded to a grass fire in Whitford sparked by downed powerlines, burning a 10x20 meter area on Whitford-Maraetai Road; two fire trucks and a water tanker were deployed, with the fire extinguished at 3.27am and monitored until powerlines were de-energized. No buildings or property were damaged in the incident. Full Article

Some aspects of next year’s Waitangi commemorations may be moved back down to Te Tii Marae, as both political and Māori leaders believe it is an appropriate place for political debates. The move is supported by Waitangi Treaty Grounds Trust chair Pita Tipene, who believes the lower marae is significant for discussions and debates, as it was where the initial conversations took place in 1840. Despite past controversies and political tensions at the marae, there...