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Focus: David Seymour responds to criticism over Ministry of Regulation salaries

David Seymour responds to criticism more than 90 staff in the new Ministry of Regulation are on $150k plus. Video / Mark Mitchell

Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith

Understanding Policing Delivery project findings

Khylee Quince, Chairwoman of the independent board of the Understanding Policing Delivery project, speaks about the first report's findings. Video / Alyse Wright

Emergency services rush to fallen rock climber in Queenstown

Emergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.

Caitlin Parker's Olympic boxing success

Caitlin Parker is the first Australian woman and wahine Māori to win an Olympic medal in boxing. Video / Whakaata Māori

Behind the counter: Takeout Kids returns for season two

Meet the young stars of Julie Zhu's fly-on-the wall doco series celebrating food and whānau across Aotearoa. Video / CTA

Burst water main on Kent Terrace

A burst water main caused flooding on Wellington's Kent Terrace on Wednesday morning. Video / Mark Mitchell

Armed police stand guard outside Henderson gang pad

Several armed police stood outside the Headhunters gang pad in Henderson, West Auckland following a pre-planned search warrant. Video / Michael Craig

Local councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling rule

FNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.

Māori have a completely different view of family from non-Māori - Anaru Eketone

OPINION: Whakapapa ties Māori together as a family and community.

Local Government: Manurewa Local Board ends secret workshops

Until this year, workshops have been closed to the public and the media.

'How are you feeling?': Students get software support to monitor their mental health and wellbeing

The Pulse platform can be accessed by students on their devices.

Kiwi among 22 people on luxury boat that sank off Italy amid tornado

British tech entrepreneur amongst those missing after his yacht sinks.

Pilots call for ministerial investigation into alleged CAA dysfunction

Pilots say claims by whistleblowers at the Civil Aviation Authority about poor culture are “serious” and warrant a ministerial investigation. Video / NZ Herald

Pakuranga gunshots caught on camera

Audio of the moment a person was fatally shot has emerged. Video / Supplied

'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae

'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.

New cruise tax hike might turn away cruise ships this summer

Fewer cruise ships could visit New Zealand if border levies are increased at short notice.

Luxon takes on the Tainui challenge

Prime Minister on Turangawaewae Marae to celebrate Kingi Tuheitia’s 18th coronation celebrations. Video / Joseph Los'e