A law professor at the University of Auckland is standing firm after facing backlash from an Act MP who accused her of spreading disinformation in a lecture about the Treaty of Waitangi and a controversial bill. The professor’s remark — that the bill sought to “get Māori to go back inside their box” — sparked debate, with the university defending her under academic freedom, which protects critical, even contentious, discourse. The MP insists scholarly integrity must prevail, urging clarification, while students rally behind her, praising her for fostering independent thought. The bill in question, rejected last year, remains a flashpoint in New Zealand’s ongoing Treaty debates.

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New Zealand’s renewable energy surge just hit a major milestone with the official launch of Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm — now powering 96,000 homes after a $486 million second phase added 36 turbines. Built on time and budget, it’s injected $100 million into the local economy while cementing Mercury’s role in the nation’s clean energy future. But don’t sleep on the competition: projects like Slopedown and Mahinerangi are already in the pipeline, poised to outpace Kaiwera’s crown — all part of a nationwide push to scale up wind power and electrify homes across the country.

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Armageddon Expo is banning smart glasses that can secretly record video at its Auckland convention, citing serious privacy concerns as the tech makes it too easy to film people without their knowledge — especially women — and share footage online. Despite exemptions for vision assistance being impossible to verify, organizers are shutting down all recording-capable glasses to protect attendees’ trust and ensure a safe, respectful environment for everyone.

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The Advertising Standards Authority has slapped National Party with a ruling to stop using a misleading attack ad claiming Labour’s capital gains tax would hit KiwiSaver, family baches, and small businesses — despite Labour saying KiwiSaver is exempt. The ASA found the ad’s phrasing dangerously vague, likely tricking voters into thinking their retirement savings were directly targeted. While National insists KiwiSaver funds still face indirect impacts through property investments, the ASA says the ad violated truthful presentation rules. Experts applaud the decision as vital for voter clarity, while National’s campaign chair doubles down, calling Labour’s claims about small business exemptions false — even as the ASA bans the ad’s current version. This case underscores the fine line between persuasive politics and accurate public messaging.

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A chilling courtroom drama unfolds as Shu Man Poon, already guilty, takes the stand in the double murder trial of Mr. and Mrs. Kwok in Ellerslie, revealing how he was coerced by co-defendant Lok Fung Li into a brutal killing spree. Li allegedly threatened Poon’s family and demanded $7,000 to silence him, forcing him to participate in the violent attack that included multiple gunshots and a tomahawk strike. The case stems from a traffic incident where Li blamed the Kwoks, escalating into a rage-driven plot. CCTV footage and damning texts show Li’s relentless pressure—even after the murders—to drag Poon back into violence. Poon, once a reluctant protector who tried to warn authorities and steer Li away, now claims he took the fall to shield his friend. The trial reveals a story of manipulation, desperation, and irreversible tragedy, with Li visibly shaken by the presentation of the weapon used in the crime.

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National’s bold ad claiming Labour’s tax plan would hit KiwiSaver accounts was slapped down by the Advertising Standards Authority, which ruled it lacked proper backing. Labour’s campaign chair Kieran McAnulty seized on it, calling it dishonest and a distraction from National’s poor record — urging voters to focus on facts over fear-mongering. The ASA’s decision means the ad can’t run as-is, giving Labour a victory in exposing what they see as misleading tactics.

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New Zealand’s economy is rebounding, led by the South Island’s booming agriculture, tourism, and exports—driving three percent growth by 2028 and keeping unemployment low. Meanwhile, the North Island lags, especially in Auckland and Wellington, with housing prices rising faster south of the divide. Tourism is officially recovered, hospitality benefits—but unevenly. Manufacturing and services are expanding, though businesses fret over costs and spending. Construction is turning around with more home consents, while inflation sticks due to fuel prices, prompting more rate hikes from the Reserve Bank. Confidence remains strong, credit flows up, but long-term hurdles like an aging population and global trade dynamics loom large.

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