Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a boost in Working for Families payments for those on low incomes, and a top-up to the Best Start payment for parents of new babies.
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Ohinemuri River turns orange
Authorities are advising people to stay out of the Ohinemuri River as they investigate why it has turned bright orange. Video / Paeroa Towing Services
Internet search evidence given in Polkinghorne trial
Detective Andrew Reeves gives evidence about Philip Polkinghorne's internet search history.
Three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu
A serious three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu has left one person in critical condition. Video / Jesse Wood
Focus Live: Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention.
Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention.
Woman causes outrage after standing in busy car park to reserve it
A dispute broke out at a park in Nelson during a kids’ sports tournament after a woman refused to move from a parking spot she was standing in. Video / Supplied
Opposition to Courtenay Place liquor licensing
Wellington bar owner Jose Ubiaga claims opposition to liquor licensing on Courtenay Place is killing the city's party strip, after two of his bars went into liquidation this month.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
In this original anime feature film from legendary director Kenji Kamiyama, audiences are transported back 183 years before the events in the original trilogy. Video / Supplied
Health NZ in the firing line | Focus Morning Bulletin August 23
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Health NZ in the firing line, bowel cancer screening concern, and new Mpox variant spreads to Asia.
Markets with Madison: Private equity
Private equity funds are behind the biggest business buyouts, often worth billions. What’s their game? Video. / Ben Dickens
Car on fire outside Takapuna Grammar School
Fenz confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58pm. Video / Supplied, Jared Carseldine
Polkinghorne murder trial: finances and sex workers
Four weeks into the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne, the focus has turned to his finances and the hundreds of thousands of dollars he gave to sex workers. Video | Carson Bluck
Chris Lendrum speaks about Leon MacDonald's All Blacks departure
Chris Lendrum from NZR speaks about Leon MacDonald's All Blacks coaching team departure.
Connecting Christianity and Māoritanga
Māori and Christianity go hand in hand, according to Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga after graduating with a PhD in theology from the University of Otago. Video / Te Ao
Para-athletes star in Grit and Glory documentary
The documentary follows the blood, sweat and tears it takes to qualify for the Paralympic Games. Video / Attitude
Inequities in policing revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin August 22
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, huge inequities in policing, fire in central Auckland apartment, and concern over child language skills.
Inside the Rovers: Fabulous Ferg
Chatham Cup-winner Fergus Neil has a lot of fans at Napier City Rovers including his super proud wife, Julia. Video / Neil Reid
Three people dead after head-on crash near Geraldine
hree people are dead and two others are seriously injured after a two-vehicle, head-on crash near Geraldine that has closed a state highway. Video / George Heard
Christopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to report into police bias
Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to just released ground-breaking report into police bias. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: David Seymour responds to criticism over Ministry of Regulation salaries
David Seymour responds to criticism more than 90 staff in the new Ministry of Regulation are on $150k plus. Video / Mark Mitchell
Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith
Understanding Policing Delivery project findings
Khylee Quince, Chairwoman of the independent board of the Understanding Policing Delivery project, speaks about the first report's findings. Video / Alyse Wright
Alinghi Red Bull Racing suffers mast failure
Alinghi Red Bull Racing suffered a mast failure on the eve of the final America's Cup preliminary regatta. Video / America's Cup
Emergency services rush to fallen rock climber in Queenstown
Emergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.
Caitlin Parker's Olympic boxing success
Caitlin Parker is the first Australian woman and wahine Māori to win an Olympic medal in boxing. Video / Whakaata Māori
Behind the counter: Takeout Kids returns for season two
Meet the young stars of Julie Zhu's fly-on-the wall doco series celebrating food and whānau across Aotearoa. Video / CTA
Burst water main on Kent Terrace
A burst water main caused flooding on Wellington's Kent Terrace on Wednesday morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Armed police stand guard outside Henderson gang pad
Several armed police stood outside the Headhunters gang pad in Henderson, West Auckland following a pre-planned search warrant. Video / Michael Craig
Search continues in yacht tragedy | Focus Morning Bulletin August 21
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, search continues for missing people in yacht tragedy, calls to toughen licence laws, and another delay on surgical mesh.
Okere Falls Store's ‘Figgy In The Middle’ toasted sandwich
The 2024 Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover saw eateries from around the country compete for the best in the country. Video / Toastie Takeover
Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale
A musical iteration of Lord of the Rings is coming to Auckland in November. Video / Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Darleen Tana gobsmacked to be held up as a 'liar'
Darleen Tana, former Green MP, saying she was gobsmacked to be held up as a 'liar' and 'not fit for purpose' by Green Party leadership. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Nicola Willis responds to Commerce Commission's banks study
Finance Minister Nicola Willis comments on the Commerce Commission's study into banks. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kiwis rescued from sunken yacht recovering
The father of Kiwi lawyer Ayla Ronald says she's "very shaken" after being rescued from the ill-fated Bayesian off the coast of Sicily. Video / Vigil del Fueco / Gettyimages
Minister considers intervention after ‘toxic’ workplace claims at CAA
The transport minister is meeting with the Civil Aviation Authority new board chair, saying he’ll be considering whether intervene after ‘toxic’ workplace claims at CAA.
Couple from ‘reverse uplift’ share their story
The couple at the centre of the controversial "reverse uplift" spoke to the media for the first time on Te Ao with Moana. Video / Whakaata Māori
Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.
Pilots call for ministerial investigation into alleged CAA dysfunction
Pilots say claims by whistleblowers at the Civil Aviation Authority about poor culture are “serious” and warrant a ministerial investigation. Video / NZ Herald