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AT's six-figure spend on public figures to create social media content under fire

AT spent $147,765 on social media influencer campaigns in the year to May 2025.

Watch – 'I have a PhD': Labour's Russell fires up at former judge over contentious bill

The 'academic jousting' happened during a select committee hearing.

Council reviewing court ruling on Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei dominance at Westhaven

The court affirmed Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's dominance at Westhaven over 18 other iwi.

Hipkins claims Covid-19 inquiry creates platform for conspiracy theorists

Scope needed to be widened "even if this hurts the egos of former ministers" - van Velden.

Former Russian minister found dead in car, suicide suspected

Roman Starovoit, 53, was found dead in his car in Odintsovo, near Moscow.

10 dead in Kenya protests as rights group accuses police of collusion

Demonstrators rail against President William Ruto.

Health NZ board re-established by Government

Current Health NZ commissioner Lester Levy has been placed in charge.

'Ridiculous': Trump scoffs at Elon Musk's new political party

'Third parties have never worked. So he can have fun with it.'

Capture of fugitive drug lord 'Fito' marks major victory for Ecuador

Fito was found in a luxurious home with a gym and indoor pool on Ecuador's coast.

The stark reality of NZ's rising school absence crisis

Almost two thirds are students aged between 12 and 14.

Spanish PM Sanchez faces crisis amid corruption, sex worker scandal

Santos Cerdan was detained over corruption and hiring sex workers.

Mandatory sentences could replace judge discretion – Goldsmith

That would be an alternative to the normal 'maximum' sentence regime.

'Walked down the aisle in pain': Jess Quinn calls for amputee service reform

The influencer and health advocate struggled for five years with unworkable prosthetics.

Love this City: The wind in Luxon’s hair, better housing and more dogs, roads and Matariki magic

Opinion: Goings on at Auckland Council and other highlights of the week.

The big problem with Trump’s bill: Many voters don’t know what’s in it

Analysis: Both parties try to enact their agenda if they have the three branches of power.

'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled

“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."

'More risks than benefits': Concerns over Indonesia's school lunch scheme

The free meal programme is aimed to combat stunting among children in Indonesia.

Special tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of Budget

Ministers opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.