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Focus: Whakaari / White Island eruption as it happened

The Whakaari / White Island eruption - From then until now. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust / 60 Minutes / Supplied

Focus: Auckland's first 'Changing Places' facility

High-tech 'Changing Places' disabled toilet opens at Westfield Newmarket.

Focus: Christmas Tree farm ready for a busy Christmas

Misa Christmas Tree farm manager Ivan Sokolich is geared up for a very busy Christmas this year. Video / Dean Purcell

Focus: FIANZ' submission to royal commission on March 15 terrorist attack

Abdur Razzaq Khan, of the Federation of Islamic Associations, spoke during a media conference in Wellington after releasing their royal commission submission into the March 15 terrorist attacks. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Victim says church refused to strip honours from abuser

Frances Tagaloa, who was abused as a primary school student in Auckland, appeared before the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State Care. Video / Abuse in State Care Royal Commission

Pack your brolly, Santa: Warm but wet forecast for big man's Auckland parade

Santa's been marking the festive season by parading down Auckland's main drag since 1934.

Focus: Grieving mum speaks out ahead of coronial inquest

Michelle Townes believes her 31-year-old son died because the brand of his Government-funded drug was switched. She tells her story for the first time.

Focus: Grainne Moss defiant in staying on at Oranga Tamariki

Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss was defiant in staying on at the agency saying she had 'no idea' where rumours of her quitting came from. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Robertson announces plans to address soaring house prices

Finance Minister Grant Robertson announces how the Government is looking to make housing more affordable. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Pike River miners remembered at Atarau memorial garden

The men who died at Pike River Mine are remembered at a memorial garden near Atarau, 12 kilometres from the mine's portal. Video / Brett Phibbs

Friday fright, Saturday splendour: Downtown Auckland reopens after Covid scare

Concerts, expos and the circus - it's all on again in Auckland.

'We made it': Embattled students prepare for NCEA after virus-disrupted year

More than 100,000 Kiwi school students are preparing for NCEA exams, which begin Monday.

Focus: Aucklanders’ fears for third lockdown with new community case

Aucklanders’ reveal fears for a third lockdown with new community case. Video / Will Trafford / Jed Bradley

Focus: National's new shadow treasurer Andrew Bayly

National's new shadow treasurer Andrew Bayly, who likes to spend his spare time trekking and mountain climbing in places like Antarctica. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Dilworth School sex abuse investigation

November 11 2020 | Seven men had been charged after an investigation into alleged historical sexual offending at Dilworth School. Video / New Zealand Police / File

Mum books NZ's top theatre exclusively, enlists Lady Gaga's sound engineer for daughter

The teen's mum put the cost of booking The Civic - upwards of $20,000 - on the mortgage.

Focus: Venice Qin to take the stage at the Civic

18 year-old singer-songwriter Venice Qin is performing at the Civic. Video / Dean Purcell

Focus: Judith Collins fronts media before caucus

Judith Collins thanks Gerry Brownlee after his resignation as the National party deputy leader. Video / Mark Mitchell