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‘We stand with you’: Zelenskyy welcomed to UK after tense White House exit
Supporters cheered as Zelenskyy arrived at Downing St in his convoy.

Niu FM parts ways with under-fire radio personality after Destiny library protest
Concerns were raised about Bailey Palala's appearance at the protest.

Niu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride event
Concerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.

The top 10 big tech trends for 2025 and beyond
From agentic AI to ambient invisible intelligence and brain implants.

Join the debate: New iwi-council agreement proposed in Whanganui
Whanganui Council to discuss world-first indigenous-council partnership at public events.

Letters: Who wins in divisive Treaty debate? Is Parliament haka brave or intimidating?
OPINION: 'Is it now time for our Parliament to accept the occasional haka?'

Letters: Donald Trump’s election win reaction; Government’s tunnel vision issue
OPINION: 'Democracy doesn’t die in darkness, it dies in broad daylight.'

Comment: The challenges facing co-governance
The Rotorua co-governance discussion echoes broader debates within NZ and overseas.

New Indonesian President sworn in
Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth President.

Anti-Trump Republican Liz Cheney rallies with Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris was joined by daughter of conservative former Vice-President Dick Cheney.

Mood of the Boardroom: How CEOs rate Te Pāti Māori and Greens
Mixed ratings to the leaders of New Zealand’s minor opposition political parties.

Watch: Irritated Peters stops UN speech, demands room 'keep quiet’
"When somebody is addressing you, the rest of the people in the room keep quiet.”

Gisborne’s Citizens’ Assembly aims for fair land use solutions
A civic lottery will select 35-40 locals to explore fair land use amid climate challenges.

Greens given all-clear to 'waka jump' Darleen Tana
The decision paves the way for Tana to be booted from Parliament.

Agnes Naera: Progress for women in the boardroom still hard-won
OPINION: 131 years since Suffrage Day there is still work to be done.

Billie Eilish endorses Kamala Harris for US president
The singer and her brother have urged their followers to register and vote.

Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.

Councillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoric
Toni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.

Simon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debate
OPINION: The PM showed humanity and leadership at Tūrangawaewae, but now what?

Under the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?

Claire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline steps
Shane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.