The author of the End of Life Choice Bill, Act Party leader David Seymour says we need to be taking lessons from other countries who have done legalised assisted death.

Christchurch's popular reo Māori restaurant 'Fush' won't serve up tarakihi until fish stocks increase. Hania Douglas - Te Karere with the details.

Youth MPs are a regular fixture at parliament. Nominated by their MPs, it gives students a taste of politics. But this week's cohort wasn't into the pretence of being an MP. As Te Okiwa McLean, they took the issue of including the NZ wars in the curriculum to the table of a select committee.

Mayor Meng Foon ran his last council meeting. Meng Foon’s career as Gisborne mayor spans 18 years, and local iwi will fondly remember the Māori speaking Chinese mayor for years to come. Irena Smith - Te Karere went to his celebration this afternoon.

From Ihumātao to Mt Albert. Ihumātao protectors marched on the Auckland electorate offices of the PM today. Te Rina Kowhai with this report.

Tūhoe has just signed an agreement with Oranga Tamariki. It's hoped the pact will enable the iwi to care for any children from the tribe who have come to the attention of the child welfare agency. And as Rapaera Tawhai reports, Tūhoe believes they're best qualified to do the job and they cite the example of a whānau from Waimana who care for six children. Rapaera Tawhai Reports.

Lisa Carrington's won her k1 200 heat at the canoe sprint world championships in Hungary this morning.

The author of the End of Life Choice Bill David Seymour says we need to be taking lessons from other countries who have already legalised assisted death. Many of the bill's points debated by the House Committee last night including coercion.