Auckland Central MP hits out at rainbow pride vandalism, the Pacific Peoples Ministry considers a 40% jobs cut, and a Gloriavale commune in India comes to the attention of NZ Police.
1 K Rd rainbow vandalism 'frankly embarrassing' - Swarbrick
Auckland Central MP and Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has hit out at the vandalism of the rainbow pride crossing on Karangahape Road.
She called it "frankly embarrassing" and urged the vandals to "just stop it".
It was the second rainbow pride crossing to be vandalised this week.
In Gisborne, five people were arrested in connection with similar vandalism at the Gladstone Road crossing.
2 Pacific Peoples Ministry considering 40% jobs cut
A proposal to cut the size of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples workforce by 40% has been described as "brutal" by the union representing its workers.
The ministry, which was formed in 1990, is looking to shed 63 of its 156 positions, the Public Service Association said.
The prime minister today said the Government was trying to instil a culture of fiscal discipline in the public service that was focused on outcomes.
3 Engineer explains Baltimore bridge collapse
The Baltimore bridge collapse has left people asking many questions.
When the container ship massing around 100,000 tonnes lost power and slammed into one of the support piers of the bridge, it collapsed in moments.
So why did this bridge collapse? And, just as importantly, how might we make other bridges more safe against such collapse?
4 Putting the brakes on roving tourists
New rules are coming in for freedom campers.
As central government and local councils look to tidy up the activity – travellers and operators are struggling to understand and make the changes, one insider says.
For the new rules and the reaction of operators, check out the full story.
5 Analysis: Razor must tread carefully over Whitelock's potential return
The All Blacks head coach faces a delicate balancing act managing disappointment if he attracts veteran lock back home, writes Patrick McKendry.
There was always a sense that Sam Whitelock, one of the best locks New Zealand has produced, didn’t get the send-off he deserved.
ONE COMMUNE OVERSEAS
Gloriavale's commune in India has come to the attention of the New Zealand Police.
The TVNZ documentary Escaping Utopia revealed the existence of the offshoot in a remote part of the country.
A police spokesperson confirmed to 1News they are "aware of a connection in India and have recently received a formal legal letter on the matter".
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