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Kids break into dealership and steal dirt bikes

Two boys, with estimated ages of 6 and 10, broke into Rotorua Autohaus on Lake Rd on a Sunday afternoon and stole two dirt bikes valued at $4000.

Watch: ‘Stormy seas’ - Luxon outlines bleak international outlook in major foreign affairs speech

Luxon is meeting Australian counterparts during a trip to Sydney.

MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August

MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August. Video / Metservice

Polkinghorne trial: Pauline Hanna's friend says Polkinghorne tried to strangle her

Pauline Hanna's friend John Riordan put his hands around his neck as he gives evidence in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial.

Wellington smash and grab

CCTV footage shows Island Bay dairy and vape shop Sai Food Store was broken into by three young robbers using a hammer. Video / Isha Patel

Focus: Government responds to review into disability support services

Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston responds to the independent review into disability support services. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: Adrian Orr and Reserve Bank face politicians after OCR cut

Focus Live: Adrian Orr and Reserve Bank face politicians after OCR cut

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explains official cash rate cut

Mike Hosking quizzes Adrian Orr as to why he moved to cut the official cash rate. Video / Newstalk ZB

Deloitte report says Auckland should promote Māori heritage further

A Deloitte report says Auckland should promote Māori culture further to create a unique identity on the world stage. Video / Whakaata Māori

Stratford votes to retain Māori ward

'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'

Opinion: Removing barriers to better health outcomes for Māori is critical

OPINION: Health disparities between Māori and non-Māori are well documented.

CBHS Head Boy and First XV Captain, Josh Findlay, on preparations for this weekend's final

Travel was the big lesson learned by CBHS last time they played Nelson College. Video / George Heard

Scammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currency

The scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.

Kiwi journalist Tova O’Brien announces pregnancy: 'Pinching ourselves'

'It’s hard to imagine being any happier.'

All Blacks reflect on what went wrong against the Pumas

All Blacks Sam Darry, Will Jordan and Cortez Ratima speak about their shortcomings against Argentina and their preparation for this weekend's game. Video / Dean Purcell

Focus: Government announces end to restrictions on gene technology

Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Minister Judith Collins announced that the Government will end restrictions on gene technology. Video / Jason Oxenham

Minister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'

The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.

Police end standoff and Labour slams benefit sanctions| Focus Morning Bulletin August 13

Police end a fifteen-hour standoff, tragic end to search for five-year-old boy and fears for New Zealand's construction industry. Video / NZ Herald / Getty