Chinese businessman courted mayors across New Zealand

Convicted and then cleared over political party donations, Zhang Yikun was busy at local government level too. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     [Support our Journalism]( [Support our Journalism »](     STUFF DAILY 16 June 2024   Kia ora {NAME}, Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [Chinese businessman courted mayors across New Zealand]( Convicted and then cleared over political party donations, Zhang Yikun was busy at local government level too. Louisa Cleave How much do you value news? If strong independent media in NZ matters to you, support our work today. [I'd like to contribute →]( [Kate, Princess of Wales makes first appearance since cancer diagnosis]( The Princess, who is still undergoing chemotherapy, has travelled by car for the King’s Birthday Parade. Hannah Furness [‘Stop romanticising Oz’: Kiwis across the ditch reveal hidden costs]( The record number leaving Aotearoa for Oz should weigh up key differences before taking the leap, say those who’ve tried. Annemarie Quill [Chiefs stun Hurricanes to reach Super Rugby final]( The Chiefs hung on to beat the Hurricanes after scoring two quick tries inside the first six minutes. Phillip Rollo EDITORS' PICKS   [Stuff morning quiz: June 16]( Are there line-outs in rugby league? [Stuff kids quiz: Jun 16]( How many bones were there in Old Mother Hubbard's cupboard? [After waiting in the wings, this Bridgerton duo is the talk of the ton]( Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton are heating up the Netflix juggernaut, but their path to Shondaland had plenty of bumps. [Forest bathing isn’t as woo-woo as you think it is]( California has plenty of wellness options - both the conventional and the more extreme [Why this ad]( NZ NEWS [Body found in Whanganui River]( [Canterbury rattled by another earthquake]( [‘Guilty from the outset’: Patient rights watchdog under fire]( WORLD [Chinese military buff inadvertently buys military secrets for under $1]( [Princess of Wales making ‘good progress’ and to attend royal event]( [Nigel Farage hopes this Brexit town will finally elect him]( SPORT [On The Post: The incredible survival of lone sailor Lisa Blair](//www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350308097/ice-maiden-incredible-survival-lone-sailor-lisa-blair/?utm_source=stuff_article&utm_medium=referral?lid=p05xagyb0e21&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=stuff_daily) [‘Massive future’: Chiefs rookie announces himself on big stage]( [Mystics hold off Stars in all-Auckland ANZ Premiership clash]( LIFESTYLE [An account of Jesus as a boy is decoded from an ancient papyrus scrap]( [Your luggage is gross. Here’s how to clean it]( [Women usually outnumber men in these clubs, but not here](   [Manage Stuff Account](?lid=rbl61nrmq09o) [Unsubscribe](EMAIL}/2c520dc6-86e5-5f70-b825-d54222a8d29c/communication-subscription/stuff-newsletter-newsletter-stuff_daily/unsubscribe?auth_hash=+Q+oiAj7HWBqZPdq0WUHJbwxHdVOAYl1QSMT/b2ttiw=) | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Stuff Daily newsletter. Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get Stuff Daily in your inbox.]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Instagram]( [TikTok](nzstuff?lang=en&lid=999h9ayc6gyp) [YouTube](StuffNewZealand?lid=jhwnadnlrypm) * You can email us at feedback@stuff.co.nz, or call us on 0800 339 000.