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Focus Live: What will happen at Christchurch terror accused's first High Court appearance?

Everything you need to know about the first High Court appearance of the man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Focus Live: Armed police in West Auckland, schools in lockdown

Armed police in West Auckland, schools in lockdown.

Focus Live: Spark boss Simon Moutter to be replaced by Jolie Hodson

Spark boss Simon Moutter to be replaced by Jolie Hodson.

Briscoes boss Rod Duke goes in for round two in helipad fight

A new application to Auckland Council has been made.

Focus Live: Helicopter testing at boatshed leaves Herne Bay residents worried

Herne Bay residents fear for beachgoers, particularly small children, after today's helicopter test above Briscoes Major shareholder Rod Duke's new home. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Live: British MPs reject all four Brexit options - what's next?

The MPs failed to find a majority for any proposal in votes on alternatives to the government's rejected Brexit deal.

Focus Live: Tax change - Are kiwi businesses ready for payday filing?

From today, all employers will have to file pay details to the IRD within two days of a person being paid - a shift from the current monthly employer schedule which typically sees them file the information on the 20th of the month after payment.

Air NZ makes key digital appointment to exec team

Air NZ hires from overseas again to fill its top digital role.

Banking, tax reforms a threat to growth

Safer banking is a noble goal, but how unsafe are banks now?

Focus Live: Jenny Shipley and other Mainzeal directors appeal $36m High Court decision

The former directors will file a notice of appeal of the High Court's judgment in relation to the collapsed construction company case. They believe have strong grounds to challenge the decision, said their lawyer Jack Hodder QC.

Focus Live: Torrential rain for parts of NZ with heaviest to come

Torrential downpours on the South Island's West Coast have led to slips and road and school closures, with some sites copping nearly half a metre of rain since Sunday.

Focus Live: Malcolm Rewa jailed for life for the murder of Susan Burdett

Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has been sentenced to life imprisonment for one of New Zealand's most infamous killings - the 1992 murder of Susan Burdett.

Focus Live: NZ advertisers make global call for suspension of Facebook advertising

Earlier: New Zealand's biggest advertisers have written a joint letter calling on the international advertising community to consider pulling back on Facebook advertising.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that she is travelling to China next week to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, and to open the New Zealand embassy.

Focus Live: PM Ardern announces Royal Commission of Inquiry into mosque shootings

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that a Royal Commission of Inquiry will be held into the Christchurch mosque terror attack.

Focus Live: Does your KiwiSaver scheme invest in guns?

Research by KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has found five out of 21 KiwiSaver providers have specific bans on investing in firearms manufacturing companies.

Live: Heartache and hope: Funeral held for youngest victim, thousands attend vigils

The youngest victim of the Christchurch terror attack is among those being buried today.

Matthew Hooton comment: Jacinda Ardern's moment has come

Following the terror attack, PM is in a position to act decisively on a range of issues.