Broadcasting Standards: The BSA upheld two complaints about The Platform’s online broadcasts, including racist remarks about tikanga Māori and later allegations of ridicule, sharing private info, and harassment. Election Integrity: Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime says she was moved to the dormant electoral roll without knowing, as 115,000 Kiwis sit off the main roll ahead of Election 2026. Cost-of-Living & Retirement: MoneyHub argues many people can live on NZ Super alone—if they own their home and keep spending modest. Mental Health Equity: A new survey finds Asian New Zealanders’ depression risk has eased slightly, but stress stays high and discrimination remains a major driver. Climate Adaptation: The Climate Change Commission says progress on adaptation is too slow for growing risks, with gaps still leaving communities exposed. Child Dental Crisis: Hawke’s Bay is flagged as worst nationally for overdue child dental care, with Māori tamariki hit hardest. Housing Rights: A human rights review says Aotearoa is moving backwards on the right to a decent home, especially for Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled people and renters. Māori Data Sovereignty & AI: A Māori AI leader warns New Zealand is moving too slowly on governance and data sovereignty. Education & NCEA: Most secondary teachers want NCEA improved rather than scrapped, while concerns grow about proposed changes limiting pathways. Culture & Sport: The Warriors’ first-ever haka Ngā Tamatoa gets spotlighted, and Christchurch’s NRL bid talks move into practical planning for a potential 20th team.