Politics & Trade: NZ First and National keep trading barbs over the India FTA, with Winston Peters alleging covert shifts to immigration settings while Todd McClay calls it misinformation. AI & Security: A Cambridge report warns frontier AI could help criminals and hostile states with cheaper cyberattacks, fraud and disinformation unless safety rules catch up. Community & Environment: In Whangārei, a man turns mud into an $800k sanctuary—then donates it for community education and nature access. Local Governance: Auckland’s Māngere Markets licence fight leaves Māngere Markets Trust “very disappointed” after a council-led EOI process handed the site to a new operator. Health & Education: Prostate cancer experts warn against DIY test kits without clinician oversight, while principals criticise a new school testing tool as not yet fit for purpose. Matariki & Culture: Devonport’s weekend line-up leans into Matariki with kapa haka, upcycled crafts and a star trail. Sport & Pride: FIFA will allow rainbow flags at Egypt vs Iran in Seattle despite objections, as the match is dubbed a Pride weekend moment. Health Workforce: ProCare scholarships back top Māori and Pacific GP trainees as primary care remains under pressure. Rugby: Cullen Grace signs with Welsh club Scarlets after a Crusaders-to-All Blacks rise. Power & Safety: New rules tighten tree planting near power lines to reduce outage risk.