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Pacific news in brief for 4 February
A round-up of news from around the region, including a major roading programme in Papua New Guinea operating in breach of legislation.

Watch: Tottenham player’s magnificent scorpion kick equalises against Man City
Tottenham’s Dominik Solanke scored a double — including an outrageous scorpion kick — as Spurs came from two goals down to salvage a draw.

NZ First-National clash over India FTA a 'mature disagreement', Christopher Luxon says
National and New Zealand First have been clashing over the free trade agreement.

Taranaki surfers thrilled over return of world's surfng elite to NZ
Taranaki surfers say they're stoked for Raglan, who will hold a World Surf League event in a few month's time.

Singer Lily Allen is coming to New Zealand
The UK star will perform her critically acclaimed album, West End Girl, from start to finish for fans at Spark Arena.

NCEA hurdle trips up 15,000 students
Thousands did not reach critical new reading, writing and maths benchmarks last year, so get no NCEA certificates. Principals fear they could give up on study.

'For all New Zealanders': Celebrations getting underway at Waitangi
It's a packed schedule of festivities at both the upper treaty grounds and the newly refurbished Te Tiriti o Waitangi Marae.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to speak days out from Waitangi commemorations
Christopher Luxon will be at the treaty grounds this week – but not on February 6.

Auckland academic speaks after mention in latest tranche of Epstein files
A copy of the email’s between former University of Auckland professor Brian Boyd and Epstein were released this weekend.

Clinicians fear over-diagnosis of ADHD as GPs, nurse practitioners allowed to prescribe medication
New rules allowing GPs and nurse practitioners to prescribe drugs to treat ADHD increase the risk of over-diagnosis, over-prescribing, addiction, psychosis and other harms, some clinicians are warning.

Germany, Saudi Arabia seek to boost cooperation on energy

Hoping to get your finances in shape in 2026? These tips will help
If 2026 is the year you get your money life sorted, you may be wondering where to begin. Our money correspondent Susan Edmunds has 5 areas to focus on.

Coroner finds young man's death weeks after hospital discharge couldn't have been prevented
A coroner has found the death of Liam Booth, who was sent home from hospital in a taxi after threatening to take his own life, could not have been prevented.

Morning Report: Peters 'wrong' about India FTA, Luxon says
National and New Zealand First have been clashing over the free trade agreement.

Live animal export industry remain hopeful practice will resume after ban
ACT campaigned during the last election to reinstate live exports by sea and Cabinet has been working on the legislation ever since.

Morning Report live: PM faces questions about coalition clash over India trade deal
National and New Zealand First have been clashing over the free trade agreement.

Kiwi golfer earns another big payday as hot form continues
New Zealand golfer Daniel Hillier has added $209,000 to his bank account as he maintains his impressive form on the DP World Tour.

‘A dramatic shift for Christchurch’: Heavy rain to hammer South Island (and some areas could see snow)
A front and then a low is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the South Island.

Appeal for witnesses as recovery of tourist boat grounded in Akaroa begins
More than 40 people had to be rescued when the boat got into trouble over the weekend.

Fiji defends Singapore 7s title with comeback win over France
Fiji dominated the men's competition at the Singapore 7s, with three comeback wins to successfully defend their title. The Fijians defeated France 21-12 after they had trailed 12-0 at halftime.