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Security footage captures the "Waipawa Prowler" on resident's property. Video / Supplied
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MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August. Video / Metservice
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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
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Deloitte report says Auckland should promote Māori heritage further
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Hostage situation in Te Atatu: Auckland police arrest man after assault
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the lower OCR
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Lollies distributed in food parcels contain "potentially lethal levels" of meth
At least three people have so far needed medical attention after lollies found to contain 3 grams of methamphetamine were donated to, then distributed by the Auckland City Mission.
Ngāti Te Paea's whare was stolen from Parekawau Road
The land, which now only has the trailer left behind by the thieves, was leased from the Horowhenua District Council. Video / Grace Odlum
Dr Lester Levy and Mental Health Minister deliver speeches at Mental Health Summit in Auckland
Dr Lester Levy and Matt Doocey delivered speeches to the nib Health Innovators’ Summit, held at the Northern Club in downtown Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
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The constables caught up with Nooroa for the first time since she gave birth to Kahurangi in the back of their police car.
Olympic medallists return home
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Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate to 5.25%
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. It is the first cut since March 2020. Video / NZ Herald
'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closure
Wellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ Herald
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Pauline Hanna's friend gives evidence about strangulation threat
Victoria Pheasant Riordan puts hands around her neck as she recounts Pauline Hanna's description of strangulation threat from Philip Polkinghorne.
Meth-laced lollies and NZ pilot crashes stolen helicopter | Focus Morning Bulletin August 14
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Police investigate meth-laced lollies, NZ pilot crashes stolen helicopter and all eyes on the Official Cash Rate.
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Dame Claudia Orange reflects on the past and the present of the Treaty of Waitangi
Dame Claudia Orange reflects on the past and the present of the Treaty of Waitangi. Video / NZ Herald
All Blacks reflect on what went wrong against the Pumas
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OCR explained: What can we expect?
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Retirement village residents upcycle bikes for Christmas
Carlo Lumapas began teaching residents at Arvida Glenbrae to upcycle rubbished bikes aiming to give them to children who can't afford them this Christmas. Video / Aleyna Martinez
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
Police end standoff and Labour slams benefit sanctions| Focus Morning Bulletin August 13
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Three-home development looks like one from the outside
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Matthew Horncastle of Williams tells us why apartment developer Williams Corporation shrank its Christchurch HQ offices. Video / WC
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Pauline Hanna’s niece gives evidence
Pauline Hanna’s niece tells court her aunt wanted to leave Philip Polkinghorne, as murder trial continues.