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Focus: New tenant of CORT housing talks about the housing provider
John Devine has just moved into a brand new home owned by CORT. The not-for-profit housing provider has just finished a community housing project in Papakura, Auckland.
Call to end violence against women: Government responds
Government welcomes call for more action ending violence against women.
Needy families given Xmas gift of a roof over their heads
Aucklander John Devine says his new home is a godsend after months in a boarding house.
Forget e-scooters: Here come the 'hipster' scooters
Push scooters are not just for kids - adults are increasingly using them to commute.
Focus: Crew remember UFO spotted over Kaikoura 40 years on
It was New Year's Day, 1979, when the world awoke to the news that strange lights had been spotted by six people on a plane off the New Zealand's South Island.
The Kaikōura Files: Baffling mystery of New Zealand's UFO
It was New Year's Eve in 1978 when strange lights were spotted over South Island.
Focus: Queen Street march in memory of Grace Millane
Hundreds turned out to march up Queen Street in memory of murdered British backpacker Grace Millane.
'Our baby girl': Parents' pain after scrum machine tragedy
"Love your whānau this Christmas," says family of Karlissa, 4, who died in accident.
A final roadie with Chris Finlayson
Chris Finlayson leaves quite the legacy but will not bore people by boasting about it.
The interview: Fiona Mackenzie
Fiona Mackenzie wants to get more young people buying shares directly.
Out of many nations, a single message: Europe is united
Theresa May has hung on to power but is unable to soften the stance of any EU leaders.
Focus: $300 electric scooter online scam
An Auckland business executive went online to buy his children an electric scooter for Christmas. However, the postman arrived weeks later with a tiny package containing a spark plug tester.
Focus: FNZC wants more young people buying shares
Fiona Mackenzie, Head of Direct Investment at FNZC speaks about the plan to get more young people buying shares after buying ANZ's Direct Broking business. / Video by Greg Bowker
Focus: Road trip with retiring MP Chris Finlayson
Claire Trevett hits the road with retiring National MP Chris Finlayson. / Video by Mark Mitchell
Focus: Minister to meet Google on fair trial rights
Justice Minister Andrew Little is meeting Google representatives on Tuesday to make it clear that the integrity of fair trial rights cannot be left to "algorithms and machines".
Britain's three Brexit choices — all of them bad
Vote to get out of the EU has left UK facing calamity whatever direction it chooses.
Editorial: Dumping May now would have solved nothing
Theresa May's survival keeps her deal alive but Brexit is not resolved.
17,000 more Kiwis need to quit smoking each year to hit target
Major changes are needed to reach the Government's Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 target.
Simon Bridges' slip of the tongue wins Quote of the Year
The line from Bridges earned him 21 per cent of the votes in the competition
Focus: Slide stolen at Early Childhood Centre in Mangere Bridge
Slide stolen at Early Childhood Centre in Mangere Bridge.
Synthetic drug makers and suppliers to face life in prison
Harsher penalties for peddlers of deadly synthetics but more help for users
Focus: Rachel Palmer talks about her struggles with EDS
Rachel Palmer talks about her struggles with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Focus: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on unsolicited text from Sroubek supporter
Jacinda Ardern on the text message regarding the Sroubek case sent by Richie Hardcore.
Rocket Lab launch today as airlines sound 'gridlocked' skies warning
As rocket launch frequency accelerates, pilots' group warns "risk may not be acceptable."
Trevett: Air NZ strikes the bad news National wanted
The Air NZ strikes were timed to cause maximum damage to Air NZ - and the Government.
NZTA debacle: Dream car sits idle after $15k compliance work
Xmas ruined after expensive import went to vehicle inspector now suspended by NZTA.
Focus: Anna Cassels-Brown on Auckland Airport's 12 Days of Christmas
Anna Cassels-Brown, Auckland Airport General Manager Operations, talks about Auckland Airport's 12 Days of Christmas.