Changes detailed for rentals, heavy rain alerts issued for the north, and one food foraging mistake you don't want to make.
1 Government announces changes for renters and landlords, bill coming in May
Changes are on the way for tenants and landlords with new legislation going to Parliament next month, Housing Minister Chris Bishop has announced.
The changes deliver on National and ACT's pre-election commitments and will roll back measures by the previous Labour government.
2 Heavy rain to hit north tomorrow after hammering West Coast
MetService warns a severe thunderstorm watch is in place for Auckland, Northland, Coromandel, parts of Bay of Plenty and the Waikato.
In the south, State Highway 6 between Franz Josef and Haast remains closed after heavy rain battered the region.
3 'Simple maths': Scrutiny on Govt tax cut and borrowing plans
A leading economist says the Government is being "cute" by saying it is not borrowing for tax cuts. Another agrees, saying "it's not hard maths to work out".
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has repeatedly said the Government will not borrow to fund tax cuts, the size and scale of which are yet to be confirmed.
4 'So in love': Dame Sophie Pascoe and husband welcome first child
The 11-time Paralympic gold medallist has shared a black and white image to Instagram showing their hands entwined with their son's fingers.
"It's been the best few weeks already with our baby boy. We are just so in love!" the post read.
5 Nearly 300 MBIE jobs cut this year — more roles to come under fire
Nearly 300 jobs have gone at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment since the start of the year as the mega ministry warns there's more to come.
ONE RISKY TEA SESSION
Is gossip in the workplace a good or bad thing? AUT researchers Rachel Morrison, Helena Cooper Thomas and James Greenslade-Yeats looked into the question and found some interesting answers.
ONE POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING MISTAKE
Foraging for wild food has become increasingly popular but comes with a warning of life-threatening consequences.
1News' Emma Hildesley talks to foraging expert and author Peter Langlands about how to stay safe when you're searching for food.
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