Over 200 jobs under threat at mill, Prime Minister explains why he didn't meet the hīkoi at Parliament, and one way you can be better with money.
1 More than 200 jobs under threat at Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa
The jobs of 230 workers at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill could go amid a plan to shut down paper production.
The mill's owners Oji Fibre Solutions have proposed permanently shutting the paper machine at Kinleith, impacting around half the mill's 450-strong workforce. Workers were called into a meeting at 8am this morning.
2 Podmore bullying claims: Cycling boss saw 'no tangible value' in taking action
The former head of Cycling NZ told Olivia Podmore that he saw "no tangible value" in pursuing disciplinary action against those alleged to have harmed her.
The revelation came on day three of an inquest into the death of the Rio Olympian. The 24-year-old died in a suspected suicide in August 2021 – the day after the conclusion of the Tokyo Olympics.
Warning: This story discusses mental health and suicide
3 Prime Minister on why he did not meet hīkoi at Parliament
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has explained why he didn't meet yesterday's Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti at Parliament.
There were extraordinary scenes yesterday when a crowd estimated by police to be 42,000-strong marched through Wellington to Parliament, many voicing opposition to the Government's Treaty Principles Bill.
4 Search for small boat believed to be carrying 700kg of meth
Police and the Air Force are currently searching for a boat believed to be carrying 700kg of methamphetamine off Northland's east coast and have "serious concern" for its occupants.
Ten people were charged with conspiracy to import a class A drug and participating in a criminal organised group earlier this week.
5 Richard Chambers named new Police Commissioner
The Government has announced Richard Chambers will become the new Police Commissioner. The appointee, a three-decade veteran of the police force, will take over from Andrew Coster.
ONE BETTER WAY WITH MONEY
Whether it's saving or investing, think small and you're already leaps and bounds ahead of the version of you who prefers not to think about your finances at all.
Money and emotion should never mix, writes Frances Cook, but money and psychology can be a powerful mix.
ONE CONTENTIOUS DEBATE AHEAD
More than 40,000 people made their thoughts about the Government’s Treaty Principles Bill clear in Wellington this week. Now, the whole country is being invited to share their views on the proposed legislation.
What happens over the coming weeks and months will shape how the contentious bill looks at its next reading. 1News explains how.
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