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The Treaty Principles Bill was voted down at its second reading in Parliament, without much fanfare. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon did not participate in the debate, leaving Act's plans on the Treaty debate unclear. Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke gained international attention for her haka during the first-reading debate, but the second reading was less memorable, with most of the public gallery leaving before the final vote. Full Article

A prisoner, John Sione Moala, objected to being transferred to a maximum-security unit and allegedly became violent, ripping a payphone off the wall and attempting to strike a Corrections officer. During the ensuing altercation, the officer fell over a balustrade and was injured, leading to Moala being convicted and receiving additional prison time. However, a senior court has overturned one of Moala's convictions, ruling that a miscarriage of justice occurred, and has ordered a new...

Auckland Council is proposing stricter rules for new helipads on Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier islands, aiming to assess noise and vibrations' impact on Māori heritage and ecological sites. Public submissions will be invited soon, with officials suggesting tougher rules for helipad construction to protect these sensitive areas. The council's proposed guidelines aim to address concerns about noise and vibrations from helicopters, focusing on safeguarding Māori heritage sites and breeding areas of rare species. Full...

Saint Kentigern has purchased a $3.7 million Coromandel farm, which will serve as a third campus for students from Year 4 to 13. The 413ha Wilson Bay Farm will offer opportunities for students to study ecosystems, agriculture, and watersports, with plans for accommodation for up to 100 students. The private school aims to provide hands-on learning experiences in natural environments, including the possibility of ferrying students by boat from their Pakuranga College campus to the...

Dariush Talagi was sentenced to life for the execution-style murder of Sione Tuuholoaki on Queen St, with Justice Mathew Downs citing inconsistencies in the defendant's testimony. Talagi must serve a minimum of 12 years before being eligible for parole. The judge described the initial shooting as a potential act of self-defence, but deemed the fatal shot to Tuuholoaki's head as an act of revenge, leading to Talagi's conviction and life sentence. Full Article

A Wellington woman in her early thirties experienced a first-term missed miscarriage, leading to a 35-day wait for an operation at Hutt Hospital. Sarah, previously having a successful pregnancy, initially felt optimistic about her second pregnancy, following all necessary precautions and receiving positive health reports. Despite the heartbreaking loss, she is now prepared to share her story with others. Full Article