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The week in Parliament : A new watcher of judges and a free-for-all debate on petitions
There is also a briefing on bird flu and the usual bevvy of bills up for debate.

Telstra opens satellite link to maps, weather and WhatsApp – but not Triple Zero
Customers can now check Google Maps and message on WhatsApp beyond the mobile network, in an Australian first. What they still can’t do is call for help.

Amorangi summit returns to promote tikanga-led governance
Hundreds gathering in Wellington to seek greater understanding of governance throughout Te Ao Maori.

Election 2026: What the Treasury wealth tax paper really says, according to the man who co-wrote it
About 38% of wealth would be shifted to avoid paying the Greens' tax.

Mauao base track repairs continue after new slips
About 8000 cubic metres of earth shifted at the fatal slip site over the weekend.

Police appeal for help identifying man for investigation into vehicle damage incident
Emergency services received a report of wilful damage to a vehicle in a carpark in Christchurch, in June.

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.

Court of Appeal says Auckland investment property belongs to daughter, following ‘gift’ from parents
The case made its way to the Court of Appeal, which had to decide who owned the property.

Snowplanet installs 2300 solar panels to cut power grid use by about 30%
The project offsets 101 tonnes of carbon each year.

Govt announces RSE changes, accommodation an open question
The government is promising stronger and clearer accommodation standards for RSE workers, as a landmark court case remains undecided.

Should the Government extend fuel support as prices dip below $3? – The Front Page
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will take advice to Cabinet next week.

Beef farmer fined $22,000 over ‘high biosecurity risk operation’
The Rangiriri farmer’s non-compliance involved more than 600 animals.

Why Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Is Up Today

Elon Musk's X adds banking service in 'everything app' push

Southern Cross appoints new CEO
Southern Cross recruits its new Chief Executive from a fellow not-for-profit health insurer in Australia.

NZ sharemarket flat ahead of August earnings season – Market close
The S&P/NZX50 Index closed at 13,861.93, up 11.24 points or 0.08%.

Tributes flow for Auckland rugby league coach Moe Fa’aofo
Moe Fa'aofo died suddenly, surrounded by his family.

Fleeing drivers in early morning pursuits lead Auckland police to multiple arrests
The incidents occurred early Tuesday, beginning around 3.25am, when police spotted a stolen MG exiting the Southern Motorway at Redoubt Road.

Show us the bill: Labour wants a copy of the social media bill before support
“Unwise” - Seymour warns National not to push ahead with social media bill without coalition support, Labour wants a copy before pledging support

Royal New Zealand Navy frigate rescues six in Hawaii
The canoe was taking on water in 35-knot winds in the Kaiwi Channel.

'There's something smelly about the story' - NZ unlikely to be involved in Russian spying, say experts
The as-yet-unnamed man's arrest in the south-east city of Khabarovsk was for allegedly using email and instant messaging to provide information to the NZ Security Intelligence Service.

Church-backed investor buys Bay of Plenty farm for kiwifruit expansion
The mixed dairy farm is in for a multimillion-dollar kiwifruit orchard redevelopment.

Canterbury Rugby League to review new competition format after fan criticism
CRL introduced the new Conference League format at the start of this season.