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Parliament's week: Longer than usual, as usual
Parliament begins another week of legislating. As usual, the week will be longer than usual. The week also hits an anniversary for that paradox.

Watch: Jack Black surprises fan with birthday video during casual stroll down Auckland street
Hollywood actor Jack Black has been spotted across the North Island this week as filming gets underway for his latest movie project.

Climate law changes have 'clearly struck a nerve' - experts
An open letter signed by more than 100 lawyers, climate scientists and legal academics attacks the government's moves to amend climate laws to prevent companies from being sued over damage.

Spain's tax authority ordered to repay Shakira $109m over wrongful fines
Shakira and her representatives hailed a "decisive and historic ruling" in a statement Monday.

Watch: Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says public sector job cuts will cause anxiety
Almost 9000 jobs will be gone by mid-2029, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says,

NZ exporter says 'bit of a relief' EU might exclude leather from deforestation rules
A major NZ producer says excluding leather from EU anti-deforestation import rules is a 'bit of a relief', but opponents say it's 'nonsense'.

'Miles away' - Havertz 'lucky' to avoid red card
Kai Havertz takes Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly goes from hero to villain as he escapes a red card.

Tense, tetchy but triumphant - all Arsenal eyes now on Bournemouth
All Arsenal eyes will be on Bournemouth v Man City on Tuesday with the Gunners agonisingly close to ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.

What really holds China and Russia together
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.

'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTok
BBC investigation finds hundreds of videos showing self-confessed thieves posing with stolen bikes.

ABs coach left exposed by NZ Rugby’s refusal to pick Mo’unga
It would be “ridiculous’’ not to allow Richie Mo’unga to tour South Africa, said ex-All Blacks captain Kieran Read. NZ Rugby, however, still wants to play hardball.

One is leaving, one is injured, yet the Warriors' halves picture is getting clearer
Luke Metcalf's hefty contract falling off the books has allowed the club to make some significant moves on its 2027 roster.

'Like closing a timber mill': Why Wellington's economy needs to rely less on public sector
The government's latest plan to slash public sector jobs is expected to have a significant impact on the Wellington economy.

Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.

PFA charity let down players, says regulator
Conflicts of interest and "serious mismanagement" a footballers' charity put funds to help players in need at risk, a Charity Commission inquiry says.

Big motivation if people want Spurs down - De Zerbi
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says rival fans willing the club to be relegated from the Premier League acts as a "big motivation" to stay up.

Guardiola's legacy of genius will echo through all ages for years to come
As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England.

Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.

The Papers: 'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'
Burnham vows not to 're-run' Brexit and King joins 'buddies' at Chelsea Flower Show leads the papers.

At least 100 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.