Five Big Things That Happened Today: Tuesday, July 28

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A Russian man accued of spying for NZ is arrested.

'High treason': Russian ambassador to NZ on suspected spy’s arrest; Kiwi shares footage of moment he was bitten in Fiji shark attack; Teachers pan new curriculum.

'High treason': Russian ambassador to New Zealand on suspected spy’s arrest

Russian security services have arrested a 55-year-old man accused of spying for New Zealand.

A report in the Moscow Times said the individual is alleged to have been gathering and sharing information that could be used against Russia.

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Kiwi shares footage of the moment he was bitten by a shark in Fiji

A New Zealand diver has shared footage of the moment he was bitten by a shark in Fiji during a spearfishing adventure last week.

Henry Gibbs posted a video to his Instagram account of the moment he was attacked, explaining what happened leading up to the bite.

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Chris Hipkins: 'No way' Labour will support Opportunity's tax policy

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says there is "no way" the party will support Opportunity's tax policy but will make a call on who he would be willing to work with closer to the election.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon appeared to rule out working with Opportunity, and said National didn't want to "do business" with anyone seeking to impose new taxes.

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Watch: 'Chaotic, unrealistic, deeply demoralising' - Teachers pan new curriculum

Five high school teachers explain why the biggest education overhaul in a generation could mean more students fail.

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ONE COUGH TIP

There are few things more irritating than lying in bed exhausted, ready to settle in for a good night’s sleep, only to be kept awake by a cough that won’t quit.

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