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Whanau Ora commissioning agency Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu farewells 200 staff
An independent evaluation of the agency's direct social investment model hailed it as an 'outstanding exemplar of an organisation delivering public services that actually work'. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 5:55pm 

Blood lab medical tech Sejal Rao loses registration for CV fraud
She falsely claimed to be a 'Doctor of Medicine' in her CV. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 5:55pm 

Opinion: How Nathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal could tackle big NZ roadblocks
Opinion: Nathan Fielder's hit show could help solve some Kiwi calamities. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 5:55pm 

Waitangi Tribunal calls for halt to Regulatory Standards Bill
The Waitangi Tribunal finds Crown breached Treaty principles by failing to consult with Maori over the proposed bill. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 5:55pm 

Waitangi Tribunal recommends 'immediate halt' Regulatory Standards Bill for 'meaningful consultation' with Maori
It comes from the Tribunal's interim report into the bill, which follows a one-day urgent hearing early this week. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 5:35pm 

Woolworths says NZ groceries cheaper than UK, Australia if you take off GST
Woolworths New Zealand claims a 'full basket' in New Zealand is 10 percent cheaper. 
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Entertainment figure’s name suppression case heads to Supreme Court
He was convicted of indecent assault and attempted sexual violation in 2023. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 5:25pm 

Government should immediately halt Regulatory Standards Bill, Waitangi Tribunal says
The coalition had effectively 'dismissed' the views of Maori, Waitangi Tribunal said. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 5:25pm 

More unsafe children’s products found at Panda Mart
Forty-seven items have now been declared unsafe in an ongoing Commerce Commission investigation into the bargain store. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 5:05pm 

50-year-old Kaikohe man killed in Far North crash
It was Roger Donald Fitchett who had been driving the vehicle involved in the fatal crash with a truck in late March. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 5:05pm 

Asian representation in Parliament continues to grow as Vanushi Walters enters House
Vanushi Walters has been named Labour's spokesperson for associate foreign affairs and the shadow attorney-general. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 4:55pm 

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Measles case: 78 in quarantine as hundreds of close contacts identified
On 11 May, Health New Zealand announced that it had identified a measles case in Auckland which was linked to overseas travel. 
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Two VTNZ customers turned away after inspectors deemed their cars too dirty
VTNZ reserves the right to reject a vehicle if it's not in a clean and tidy state, but one woman says the agency overreacted to the state of her car. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 5:55pm 

Measles alert: 78 quarantined, hundreds traced as Auckland case sparks concern
HNZ confirmed 17 exposure events, mainly on Fullers360 ferry sailings. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 5:55pm 

Learning more about her Maori culture is key for Stars’ Australian import
After losing her love for netball in Australia, defender Remi Kamo is looking to rediscover her joy of the game, and also discover who she is. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 5:55pm 

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Timaru man jailed for online sexual exploitation of children
The 49-year-old man was arrested by customs after arriving back from an overseas trip. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 5:35pm 

Pasifika leaders, influencers weigh in on proposed social media ban for under 16s
They have shared a mix of views, from cautious support to concern, and even strong opposition. 
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Musician Shane Walker claims Auckland bar Andrew Andrew refused entry for facial tattoos
Walker claimed other patrons with facial tattoos were allowed entry. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 5:25pm 

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Watch: Seal spotted hopping along Auckland road
The seal, which DOC said looked underweight but otherwise healthy, was hopping across Tamaki Dr on Friday. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 5:05pm 

Pedestrian killed in Auckland crash was 78-year-old local man
Marin Vlasic was taken to hospital in a critical condition after the Henderson collision in April but died that night. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 5:05pm 

NZ Food Safety proposes increasing residue limits of insecticides, pesticides in food
Public consultation for a proposal to raise maximum residue limits closes at 5pm today. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 4:55pm 

Winston Peters and Shane Jones open $127 million KiwiRail Hillside site in Dunedin
The rebuild marks a major boost for local jobs and NZ's rail industry. 
© 2025 NZ Herald 4:55pm 

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