The Treaty Principles Bill has been tabled in Parliament as a hīkoi against it marches on, the cause of mass illness at Canterbury University hall has been confirmed, and one woman's year-long job hunt.
1 Hīkoi marches on as Treaty Principles Bill tabled in Parliament for first reading
The Government's Treaty Principles Bill has been tabled in Parliament for a first reading, as ACT leader David Seymour says it will "democratise the principles of the Treaty" amid a heated opposition.
National Party leader and PM Christopher Luxon gave a strong repudiation of the legislation earlier today, saying it was "simplistic".
"You do not negate, with a single stroke of a pen, 184 years of debate and discussion - with a bill that I think is very simplistic."
2 Cause of mass illness at Canterbury University hall confirmed
An investigation into mass illness among residents at a Canterbury University hall has confirmed "contamination of a chicken dish" due to unsafe preparation processes was to blame.
More than 150 students from University Hall fell sick after their dinner on November 3, in the middle of the busy end of year exam period.
3 Officer 'justified' in shooting man who held screwdriver to woman's neck
An investigation by the police watchdog has found an officer was justified in shooting a man who had been holding a screwdriver to a woman's throat.
The findings come after an investigation into the death of 36-year-old Tane Wipa, who died of a cardiac arrest after being shot by police at a rural property in Wainuiomata near Wellington in November last year.
4 NZME reveals plans to shutter 14 community newspapers
Media company NZME has revealed plans to close 14 of its community newspapers in a proposal that would see around 30 jobs affected.
Chief executive Michael Boggs revealed the company had met with its communities’ team about proposed changes to its local newspaper network.
5 Auckland woman 'amazed' by community support after cat attacked
A Beach Haven resident says she has been "overwhelmed" after the community rallied to help pay for treatment for her 10-month-old kitten who was maimed over the weekend.
Danella Paterson said she first knew something was wrong with her "sweet" kitten Rocky when he came home on Saturday "growling in intense pain".
ONE WAY TO AVOID AN OPEN HOME ROBBERY
When you're selling a house, you want to make it look as inviting as possible to potential buyers — but not to opportunistic thieves during open homes.
A series of thefts in West Auckland and the North Shore prompted police to issue a warning last week to homeowners, saying there had been an increase in thieves targeting open home events.
ONE JOB FOR A THOUSAND APPLICANTS
Angela has spent most of this year looking for work.
She broadened her search this year to other industries and estimates she applied for about 70 roles across project management, communications and engagement positions with not-for-profits and other organisations.
Recruitment sites showed there were hundreds of other applicants for the roles. There were almost 1000 for an operations co-ordinator job.
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