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Watch NZHFocus: Medium density housing boost

Bill English announces new medium density housing boost, Otorohanga stabbing case develops, Florida left devastated after Hurricane Matthew, Terrifying landing in Prague.

Watch NZH Local Focus: New Plymouth Mayor pips more experienced rivals

He started as an outside chance, but Neil Holdom’s strong campaign won him the New Plymouth mayoralty by 500 votes. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Watch: De Niro wants to punch Donald Trump

When it comes to Donald Trump, Robert De Niro didn't mince words. While filming a political testimony video for a non-partisan group called #VoteYourFuture, the legendary actor was asked a question that all participants were asked: "What do you care about?" Source: Anonymous Content

Watch NZH Local Focus: New Mayor for Tauranga

Greg Brownless talks to Local Focus for the first time about winning the mayoralty and plans for Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Watch NZH Local Focus: New mayor for Whanganui

Hamish McDouall is Whanganui’s new mayor winning almost 40 per cent of the vote and nearly the twice the number of his nearest rival. Made with funding for NZ on Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: $50k will 'barely touch the sides'

The Government is injecting $50,000 into steering young people away from Hawke’s Bay’s gang scene, but many say it would be better invested in whānau and parenting skills. Youth worker Adrian Pritchard says a holistic approach needs to be taken, and targeting youth alone won’t work. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Watch NZH Focus: Quirky questions for mayoral candidates

Auckland's 2016 mayoral candidates Phil Goff and Vic Crone answer some very quirky questions.

Watch NZH Focus: Aaron Smith suspended

Aaron Smith suspended playing in South Africa, Helen Clark loses secretary general bid, Hurricane Mathew leaves devastating trail as it heads for the States, North Island to be battered by storms, US marine receives double arm transplant.

Watch NZH Focus: Mayoral Wrap

Catch the highlights of Tristram Clayton's interviews with the Auckland Mayoral Candidates.

Watch NZH Focus: Why Hillary won

Find out about the pivotal moments which swung the debate to Hillary's favour.

Watch NZH Focus: Top Presidential Debate Moments in History

Today’s televised debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be like no other in the history of American politics. While no previous candidate has the temperament or unpredictability of Trump, here’s a look back at some of the other more memorable presidential debates.

Watch NZH Focus: Presidential debate with Barry Soper

Tristram Clayton talks to Barry Soper ahead of this afternoon’s first US Presidential debate.

Watch: Hillary Clinton between two ferns

Source: Funny or Die. Hillary Clinton has appeared on "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis" with hilarious results, here's a snippet

Watch NZH Focus: Isaac Davison

Tristram talks to Political Reporter Isaac Davison about the Corrections blunder that has seen possibly thousands of inmates incarcerated for too long.

Watch: Nicky Hager gives evidence in Colin Craig trial

Watch: John Key's UN speech

Prime Minister John Key has used his speech to the United Nations General Assembly to campaign for Helen Clark to become next UN Secretary-General, saying she was a "natural leader".

Watch NZH Focus: New York bombing intentional

An explosion in New York yesterday that saw 29 people injured has been labelled intentional after a second device was found, Trans Tasman Resources face more opposition this morning as a petition to halt all seabed mining is delivered to parliament, and Lydia Ko takes home another trophy.

Watch: Northcote redevelopment

Bill English announces 1200 new homes replacing 300 state houses in Northcote, Auckland