MPs clash as Treaty bill meets final fate, stocks up as Trump pauses tariffs, and an Apple Watch helps lead to a woman's cancer diagnosis.
1 MPs clash as Treaty bill meets final fate
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said the Government's Treaty Principles Bill is a "stain on our country" as ACT's David Seymour made his final plea on parties to support his legislation.
The bill was back before Parliament for its second reading where it was widely expected to be voted down, concluding more than a year of contention over the controversial legislation.
2 NZX, Wall Street up after Trump pauses many tariffs
The NZX has surged in early trading as it responded to the pausing of many US tariffs by president Donald Trump.
The benchmark top-50 index was up around 400 points or 3.57% about half an hour after opening.
3 Trio fined for over involvement in pyramid scheme
Three people have been fined for promoting a "cash-gifting" pyramid scheme that targeted the Pasifika community in South Auckland.
The scheme, known as '6K Gifting Co-operative' (6K), ran in 2020 and 2021 and saw legal action taken by the Commerce Commission.
4 Woman's Apple Watch alert helps lead to cancer diagnosis
A Hawke's Bay woman discovered she had leukaemia after her Apple Watch notified her of an elevated heart rate.
Psychiatrist Amanda Faulkner, 51, had been using her husband Mike's Apple Watch for a number of years before deciding to treat herself to her own.
5 Trump's tip on social media made money for investors who listened
Auckland City Hospital's newly expanded and upgraded adult emergency department opened its doors to patients earlier this morning, with a new triage area, added waiting areas, and additional consult rooms.
ONE TRADE TERM EXPLAINER
Bulls, bears and dead cats are lurking in the background of President Donald Trump's trade war.
As the effects of the administration's latest tariffs unfold, news consumers may confront unfamiliar terms related to investments or financial markets.
Here is a guide to some of the most common words.
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