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Your ultimate guide to Auckland's arts and culture this weekend
Baby, it’s cold outside, but Auckland’s arts and culture calendar is heating up.

Thomas Coughlan: Regulatory Standards Bill shakes coalition and breaks Parliament
Opinion: Act has made it clear if the bill doesn't pass, the coalition is over.

'Not over yet': Chung won't drop out of mayoral race over lewd Tory Whanau email
In an interview on Newstalk ZB, Chung said he sent the email because he wanted advice.

Ray Chung talks to Newstalk ZB host Ryan Bridge about email scandal
Wellington mayoral candidate says he won't drop out of race over lewd Tory Whanau email.

Fourth measles case in Wairarapa linked to overseas travel cluster
Locals are being urged to get immunised as another case is confirmed.

Wellington Chamber of Commerce boss resigns abruptly
Simon Arcus has been the CEO of the Wellington Chamber and Business Central since 2021.

'Dumbfounded': Murder accused allegedly asked about dead mum's money at funeral
Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, in Wellington.

Ray Chung’s rich-list backer withdraws support after sex gossip email about Tory Whanau
The high-profile donor says he's disappointed in Chung, calling it 'dirty politics'.

'Bringing that impact off the bench': McKenzie on battle for No 10 jersey
The 62-test All Black knows he has to remain patient.

'A sad loss': Why this prostate cancer treatment is 'disappearing' in NZ
'It’s not the treatment that’s the problem,' a urologist says.

Sir Peter Jackson expands property empire with purchase of school campus
The site next to Wētā joins his portfolio worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory Whanau
Ray Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.

Gregor Paul: The message Scott Robertson sent with squad selection
OPINION: The failings in Dunedin fell into the camp of being execution mistakes.

Te Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster for Tāmaki Makaurau byelection
Move comes after MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died last month.

France overhaul squad for second All Blacks test
Gaetan Barlot will captain the side, with Gael Fickou rested for the clash in Wellington.

State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.

Family mourns NZ woman killed by elephant on Zambia safari
A farewell for Alison Taylor is planned for August 15 in Wellington.

Daughter accused of killing mother says she delayed calling 111 out of fear she'd 'be blamed'
'I was scared ... scared I was gonna get blamed for letting her go up to the roof.'

Why All Blacks changed selection tactics for French rematch
From bold and brave to pick and stick, the All Blacks must repay the faith in Wellington.

Ruby Tui earns Black Ferns recall for final test before World Cup
Five players were unavailable for selection in the final test before the World Cup.

Waipareira Trust battles deregistration in High Court over charity status
The High Court heard Waipareira's judicial review in May; a ruling is pending.