Bill English has delivered an election year Budget which includes a bigger than forecast surplus, free doctors' visits for 400,000 more children, big cuts to ACC levies and dangles the prospect of tax cuts in front of voters. Finance Minister Mr English said the Government's much vaunted return to surplus would be $372 million, still slender but well ahead of the wafer thin $86 million forecast six months ago thanks to a rosier economic outlook.
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This week sees Auckland take on Tasman in the premiership final and Hawke's bay take on Northland in the championship final. Video / Sky Sport
Bernadine Oliver-Kerby brings the latest headlines across the rugby world. Video / Sky Sport
An emu stopped traffic and thankfully wasn't hurt on its hikoi around Ōpōtiki. Video / Supplied
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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
National finance spokesman Andrew Bayly and Act leader David Seymour both claiming it was their idea to ask the Reserve Bank to consider measures to control rampant house prices. Video / Mark Mitchell
Finance Minister Grant Robertson announces how the Government is looking to make housing more affordable. Video / Mark Mitchell
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An emu stopped traffic and thankfully wasn't hurt on its hikoi around Ōpōtiki. Video / Supplied
Auckland Zoo Director Kevin Burley talks about the 'heartbreaking decision'. Video / Dean Purcell / Auckland Zoo
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
Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi declined to pledge allegiance to only the Queen when sworn into Parliament. Video / Parliament TV
PM Jacinda Ardern and leader of of the opposition Judith Collins are sworn in to the 53rd NZ Parliament. Video / Parliament TV
National finance spokesman Andrew Bayly and Act leader David Seymour both claiming it was their idea to ask the Reserve Bank to consider measures to control rampant house prices. Video / Mark Mitchell
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The All Blacks prepare for their final match of the year against Argentina.
With his Olympic dream on the horizon next year Nyika gained approval from the New Zealand Olympic Committee and Boxing NZ to make his pro debut.
City Kickboxing trainer Eugene Bareman didn't hold back on sharing his thoughts at the latest Joseph Parker vs Junior Fa press conference.
World Video
President-elect Joe Biden announces his picks for top government positions, including John Kerry in a special climate role. Video / CNN
First lady Melania Trump's second appearance in public since the US election was all smiles as she presented the White House Christmas tree without her husband. Video / Agencia EFE via AP
The WHO warned that more COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last four weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic, with particular concern in Europe and North America. Video / AP
As the pandemic began to take hold in February, four people set sail for one of the most remote places on Earth. After eight months they are emerging to a changed world. Video / AP
Georgia election officials have announced an audit of presidential election results that will trigger a full hand recount. Video / AP
Supporters of US President Donald Trump held a rally in Washington on Saturday a week after the presidential race was called for Democrat Joe Biden. Video / AP
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Rocket Lab - Return to sender launch 11/20/2020. Video / Rocket Lab
Toyota worked with Saatchi & Saatchi to create the ad for the new 2021 Hilux. Video / Toyota
Introducing Remotely 'gamified' virtual meetings. Video / Remotely
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'She's very admired in our country' - Jono and Ben ask Sarah Jessica Parker about Jacinda Ardern. Video / The Hits
These are some of the big winners from the NZTV awards 2020. Video / TVNZ / MediaWorks
Country icon Dolly Parton chats with Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking about her first new Christmas album in 30 years. Video / Newstalk ZB
Sinead Corcoran and Ricardo Simich give us a sneak peek into the 2020 Aotearoa Music Awards featuring an enormous 19 performances from Benee, Jawsh 685, Six60 and more. Video / NZ Herald
18 year-old singer-songwriter Venice Qin is performing at the Civic. Video / Dean Purcell
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Shoppers create chaos at Kmart Albany. Video / Supplied
British royal Princess Eugenie is expecting her first child. Video / Cover Video / AP
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Paper Kite trials automatic, wireless Covid-19 check-ins at a Wellington cafe. Video / Supplied
What Argentina did to the All Blacks the Bay of Plenty can do to Tasman. That's according to Bay of Plenty rugby historian and statistician Brent Drabble who says the Steamers are known to "rise to the occasion" and there is no reason they can't win their semi-final.
Act MP Mark Cameron, a Kaipara dairy farmer, on what he hopes to achieve in Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell
Amelia Wade interviews new Act MP Damien Smith. Video / Mark Mitchell
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alister Jones officially opened the new facility at Sulpher Point.
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Jacinda Ardern on her phone call with US president-elect, Joe Biden. Video / Mark Mitchell
Discounted tattoos for donated food in Huntly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Martin Devlin has a piece of advice to All Blacks, and it involves 'going back to being All Black.'
Mike Hosking talks to PM Jacinda Ardern, Monday November 23rd.
Grant Dalton joins Mike Hosking after Team NZ launched their new America’s Cup AC75 boat Te Rehutai.
Christchurch water restrictions possible while billions of litres lost through leaky pipes in the city. Video / Newstalk ZB
Country icon Dolly Parton chats with Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking about her first new Christmas album in 30 years. Video / Newstalk ZB