Waitangi Tribunal speaks out, the Polkinghorne trial continues and a couple sentenced after a dog bite.
1 Treaty Principles Bill a 'politically motivated attack' – Waitangi Tribunal
The Act Party's proposed Treaty Principles Bill is "little more than a politically motivated attack on perceived 'Māori privilege'", and would "drastically alter" the meaning of the Treaty, according to the Waitangi Tribunal.
Its highly-anticipated interim report into the policy has been released today, following an urgent inquiry in May.
The findings are damning, and include that the the Bill "risks destroying the very foundation of the constitutional arrangements of this country".
2 Polkinghorne suggested colleague try meth day before Hanna's funeral
A co-worker of Philip Polkinghorne has told the court she was left stunned when he revealed he was using methamphetamine and then told her she should try it.
Polkinghorne, 71, is accused of strangling his wife Pauline Hanna to death in Easter 2019.
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3 Auckland couple sentenced after dog seriously injures toddler
An Auckland couple has been sentenced to community detention after their dog seriously injured a toddler playing in a car park.
During the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, the couple brought their American bulldog X, Korowai, to an emergency housing facility.
The toddler was rushed to hospital after sustaining a 10cm laceration over his forehead and a 2cm laceration below his right eyebrow after he was bitten by the dog.
4 Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke announces Australia move
Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has signed for the New South Wales Swifts next year, ruling herself out of contention for the national side.
A Netball New Zealand statement this afternoon said Nweke would still be eligible for the 2024 international season after having played for the Mystics in this calendar year.
NNZ Board chair Matt Whineray said the board respected Nweke's decision.
5 International visitors to be charged entry fee to Te Papa
International visitors to New Zealand will be charged a $35 fee to enter Te Papa.
In a statement, the museum said the charge would begin on September 17, 2024 and apply to all international visitors aged 16 years and older.
Entry to the museum would remain free for New Zealanders, who would self-identify their nationality and would not need to present identification.
ONE HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME
An Auckland family is now $44.67 million richer after last weekend's draw, and is set to tick off their bucket list dreams which have previously been out of reach.
The family – who have claimed the largest LOTTO NZ prize in history – played 10 lines of the same Lotto numbers, each with a different Powerball number.
With their winnings they are planning on a "bucket list" holiday, as well as giving some funds to charity and helping their children get on the property ladder.
ONE LOSS AWAY FROM RANKING CHANGES
Another loss to Argentina tomorrow would not only ruin the All Blacks’ undefeated record at Eden Park which stretches back 30 years, it would also send them dropping down the world rankings.
Pat McKendry explains how the rankings work.
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