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Chris Hipkins confirms James Wallace has been stripped of his knighthood

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins confirms King Charles has approved the cancellation of James Wallace's knighthood. Video / Mark Mitchell

Hipkins’ message to Māori voters: “We’ve made a lot of progress”

Chris Hipkins, Willie Jackson, and Willow-Jean Prime discuss their approach to Labour's Maori Caucus.

Focus: The trial of Lauren Dickason

Lauren Dickason was found guilty of murdering her three children in their Timaru home. Video // NZ Herald

Focus: Gen Z go plant-based

Plant-based ‘chicken’ nuggets prove a hit, as more Gen Z are choosing the meat-free lifestyle. Video / Carson Bluck

Focus: Andrew Little orders review after work visa exploitation allegations

Immigration Minister Andrew Little has ordered a review into aspects of the work visa application process after ‘serious concerns’ were raised by a whistleblower. Video / Mark Mitchell

Dickason Verdict, Lotto Won and Bus drivers are back | Focus Morning Bulletin August 17, 2023

An expert questions if “it's appropriate juries handle that situation” in trials such as Dickason one, Ticket holder in Paraparaumu is 37m richer thanks to lotto jackpot, and Bus drivers are back in Auckland AT looking possibly reinstating cancelled bus services. Video / NZ Herald

Local Focus: Gisborne Footy team get amazing quarter-final experience

Tatapouri Thistle Marist football team are treated to the World Cup quarter-finals.

Focus Live: Lauren Dickason found guilty of murder

Dickason has been found guilty of murdering her three young children at their Timaru home in 2021. She now faces a life sentence for the murder of each child. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Chris Hipkins on Labour's paid parental leave policy

Chris Hipkins speaks to press on Labour's paid parental leave policy during this morning's caucus run. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Report on Enchanter capsize tragedy

The findings of an investigation into the Enchanter capsizing tragedy that saw five people die at sea was released on Friday. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Westpac workers strike

Westpac workers strike outside Westpac HQ, Takutai Square, Britomart. Video / NZ Herald

BlackRock introduces New Zealand fund for clean energy

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Energy Minister Megan Woods answer questions with representatives from BlackRock about the introduction of their fund for clean energy. Video / Alyse Wright

Focus: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau chats to Nick Mills

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau on Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills, talking about having to change her social life, and her beloved dog, Teddy. Video / NZ Herald

Gang tensions brew following shootings

Homicide investigations are continuing after shootings which are being linked to gang activity. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Live: All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad naming

New Zealand announce All Black squad for Rugby World Cup 2023.

Local Focus: Woman behind Masterton's mysterious banners revealed

No-one knows why they've been appearing around Masterton, and now the mystery artist is creating a Wall of Courage.

Local Focus: Gisborne football women get the surprise of a lifetime

Gisborne is not as far away from the FIFA Women's World Cup as they thought.

TAIC's report into capsize of i-Catcher vessel

TAIC's preliminary report into the capsize of the vessel i-Catcher off Kaikoura. Video / Mark Mitchell