An MP sticks to his attack, more public sector redundancies are announced, and how the world reacted to the dramatic scenes which unfolded in Parliament yesterday.
1 Jackson sticks to attack on Seymour that saw him ejected from Parliament
Labour MP Willie Jackson has refused to apologise after he was ejected from Parliament yesterday for calling David Seymour a "liar" in a speech about the proposed Treaty Principles Bill.
The House saw dramatic scenes as MPs voted on the controversial legislation that would see ACT's proposed principles for the Treaty put into law, requiring them to be used when interpreting legislation.
On Breakfast this morning, Jackson - Labour's spokesperson for Māori Development - was asked if he would apologise to ACT Party leader Seymour for what he said in the House. Jackson said he would not.
2 More public sector redundancies to come
While thousands of public service jobs have been slashed in the past year, there are big cuts to come - and those who have kept their jobs say they are exhausted dealing with the workload.
RNZ's tally of jobs gone so far - or proposed to go - sits at more than 7000.
3 Wet start to the weekend: Rain warnings in North Island
Heavy rain that lashed parts of the South Island yesterday has moved on, but new orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.
It will mark a wet start to the weekend for parts of the country.
4 Shoplifting-accused allegedly steal again immediately after leaving court
Three women who appeared in court this week on shoplifting charges allegedly then stole number plates from a vehicle directly outside the building.
Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant Mary Jane Riddle said the three women were in Pukekohe appearing in court on other shoplifting charges on Tuesday.
5 Huge cranes pluck flipped truck from Wellington bank
A multi-tonne truck that rolled off a narrow, winding road and down a bank in Wellington's Aro Valley has been successfully rescued.
The multi-tonne truck crashed down a bank on Thursday morning and landed only metres from occupied homes.
ONE WORLDWIDE REACTION
The suspension of Parliamentary proceedings following a haka led by Te Pāti Māori during debate on the Treaty Principles Bill on Thursday has gained international attention.
Here is how the world reacted to the dramatic scenes which unfolded yesterday.
ONE BILL EXPLAINED
After many months of heated discussion, the Government's Treaty Principles Bill has finally begun what is likely a doomed legislative journey. 1News explains what's next.
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