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Today in NZ Herald Focus we have an exclusive interview with Kiwi free-diver William Trubridge about breaking his own world record and the Salvation Army says that 300 thousand New Zealand children are now living in income poverty. Also anther Kiwi is breaking barriers this week as Flight Lietenant Emmet Cox takes to the skies over Britain flying with the Red Arrows acrobatic team

The Finance Minister suggests house price-income ratio cap to ensure land is released to keep housing affordable.

Will someone tell Andrew Little that threatening banks with legislation, chasing Chinese cooks and dragging families into the spotlight for whatever reason is not how you build credibility with the people of NZ.

This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus - Affco New Zealand has been fined $30,000 for failing to follow safety rules after an employee was impaled on a hook at the meatworks in Rangiuru. The injured worker was awarded $25,000 . The front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have swept to victory with ease in New York primary and we meet the country's first court dog, Louie

On NZ Herald Focus this afternoon with Niva Retimanu, John Key meeting with officials in China, we have the first interview with the Hastings gym owner offering a free membership to the people who robbed him and Saturday’s big Lotto winners come forward to claim their $22 million dollar prize... And Tony Veitch delivers his unique brand of sports news and commentary from the beach in Bali.

Never, ever apologise or be embarrassed for doing well. Someone like Paula Bennett exemplifies this and reflects the aspirational country we are.

Next month's Budget will not contain plans for tax cuts, Prime Minister John Key said today.

New Zealand's foreign trust laws will be reviewed by an independent expert after a back-down by Prime Minister John Key amidst continuing fallout from the "Panama papers".

After their last defeat Labour said they would go back to the drawing board. They haven't learnt a thing. They're seemingly incapable of making the necessary changes to come out on top.

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The Greens are arguing that our banks are some of the most profitable in the world and they're right. When we do well, business does well and that includes the banks.

New Zealand's vote against changing the flag shows that a potential shift to a republic is a long way off, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says.

US President Barack Obama says he and Cuban President Raul Castro had a "frank and candid conversation" on human rights and democracy, and are making progress in tearing down barriers between the two nations.

Tony Waring talks about how he sculptured an iron NZ flag that took him 35 - 40 hours. He also gives his view on the flag debate.

Mike takes on Labour's Andrew Little and his proposal to make banks pass on cuts to the Official Cash Rate.

Donald Trump is responding to Mitt Romney's evisceration of him by noting that that the 2012 GOP presidential nominee begged for Trump's endorsement.

NZ First leader Winston Peters has opposed a flag change throughout the referendum process. The Herald spoke to him about the reasons for his stance.

National Party minister Maggie Barry is one of Parliament's strongest advocates for changing the flag. The Herald spoke to her about the reasons behind her stance.

Mike Hosking says gangs are a massive, multi-generational problem that are dangerously close to being in the 'too hard' basket.

Residents in Massey explain their views on the New Zealand Flag change.

The Government's message to melanoma petitioners at Parliament today is to wait for the Budget when Pharmac will almost certainly get an increase in its funding.

Prominent Asian New Zealanders are encouraging migrants to vote in the upcoming flag referendum through a series of videos. The videos were produced by the New Zealand Asian Leaders organisation, and chairwoman Mai Chen said they aim to improve low voter turnout among migrants. “Regardless of which flag you support, the point is to exercise your right to vote as citizens and permanent residents.” Gisborne mayor Meng Foon, Deloitte partner Wendy Lai and Spark business manager David Tse feature in the videos.