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Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024

Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.

Kiwi battlers v Pacific's future - why Luxon took the easy option

PM Luxon and Foreign Minister Peters had to contend with the UN’s vocal climate warrior.

Claire Trevett: Little wonder Hipkins is sceptical of Bishop's olive branch on infrastructure

OPINION: Bishop wants political consensus on 30-year pipeline of infrastructure projects.

‘The more partners you have, the longer it takes’: British minister cool on NZ joining Aukus

Catherine West hints at concern group will grow too large to deliver defence goals.

Pacific Islands Forum: NZ 'all in' on Pacific policing drive but implementation uncertain

Leaders left for Vava'u yesterday where the high-profile PIF meeting was held.

$22 million tax cut: Govt plans changes to fund fees

Savers will benefit from rules making management fees GST exempt.

Embassy staffer says NZ Govt ‘failed’ after Korean diplomat convicted of sexually assaulting him

The staffer told the Herald the 2017 assault left him with PTSD and unable to work.

‘Stronger assurances now required’: Law group says greater action needed over Jones’ comments

The Law Society said it's written to Collins again about the minister.

'Situationships', 'ghosting' and 'heartbreak': New Govt 'Love Better' website cost more than $800k

One minister thinks it's appropriate spending, another reckons it's excessive.

Is Te Pūkenga 'drowning' in $250m of debt? Executives reject Penny Simmonds’ claim, say real figure is one-fifth of that amount

Labour MP describes characterisation as "misleading".

'Hugely relieved': National MP David MacLeod responds to police decision on donations disclosure failure

MacLeod hopeful PM Christopher Luxon will take him off the 'naughty boys' bench'.

The penalty for misusing disability car parks will increase from $150 to $750

The Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says misusing car parks for disabled people is the “epitome of arrogance” and the penalty will rise from $150 to $750.

'Totalitarianism’: Collins to speak with Jones after he takes another crack at judges

Jones has taken another swipe at the judiciary.

Audrey Young: The mother of all political questions - Hipkins wades into Māori sovereignty debate

OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the controversial comments that won't go away.

Menendez March addresses media after Tana injunction hearing

The Green Party whip told media after a High Court hearing in Auckland that the party and Tana agreed to delay any meeting until after the judicial review application is heard.

'Epitome of arrogance': Govt to ‘get tough’ on parking rule-breakers, hikes fine by 400%

The Government has laid out what types of car parking fines are going up.

Fuel taxes could be gone by 2027, tolls coming for new roads

The end of fuel taxes could come sooner than thought.

NZ supports Taiwan’s Pacific forum links amid report China pushing for exclusion

Luxon confirmed he met with the US yesterday but Aukus wasn't discussed.