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Inequities in policing revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin August 22

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, huge inequities in policing, fire in central Auckland apartment, and concern over child language skills.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to report into police bias

Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to just released ground-breaking report into police bias. Video / Mark Mitchell

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

Commerce Commission supermarket pricing recommendations 'not going far enough'

Consumer NZ says the Commerce Commission’s recommendations over food pricing don’t go far enough, and believes they put too much onus on consumers.

78 applications received for new or converted charter schools

Associate Education Minister David Seymour says 78 groups have applied to open new charter schools or convert existing state schools. Video / Dean Purcell

Focus: Government responds to review into disability support services

Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston responds to the independent review into disability support services. Video / Mark Mitchell

Fears meth lollies could be fatal and budget blowout | Focus Morning Bulletin August 15

Fears meth lollies could be fatal, calls for accountability from the Reserve Bank and budget blowout at Ministry of Disabled People.

Meth-laced lollies and NZ pilot crashes stolen helicopter | Focus Morning Bulletin August 14

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Police investigate meth-laced lollies, NZ pilot crashes stolen helicopter and all eyes on the Official Cash Rate.

Rowing 'super mums' win gold and abuse inquiry fallout | Morning Bulletin 2 August, 2024

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, rowing 'super mums' win gold, and the boss of Presbyterian Support Otago quits. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Photosport

Hamas assassination and nursing jobs retracted | Morning Bulletin 1 August, 2024

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Hamas says its top political leader has been killed in an Israeli airstrike and nursing graduates were sent job offers in error.

Black Ferns win gold and tax cuts take effect| Morning Bulletin 31 July, 2024

The Black Ferns women's sevens side has struck gold in Paris, and an autopsy is underway on the remains of who police believe is Yanfei Bao. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Staged suicide alleged and medal wait continues | Morning Bulletin 30 July, 2024

A staged suicide alleged in Polkinghorne trial, tragedy as four people killed on our roads and pollution stops Olympics training. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Michael Craig

Church told it could 'destroy' records and calls for masks | Focus Morning Bulletin July 26, 2024

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a report finds Law Society president told a church group it could 'destroy' records of children in its care and Kiwis told to mask-up.

Billions likely for abuse survivors and a blow for SMEs | Focus Morning Bulletin July 25, 2024

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, compensation could run into the billions for abuse in care survivors and small businesses in biggest sales decline since Covid.

Abuse in Care report and could Darleen Tana be forced out? | Focus Morning Bulletin July 24, 2024

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a big day for survivors of abuse in this country and Greens looking at whether to force Darleen Tana out. Video / NZ Herald

Praise for Joe Biden and Health NZ's big spending spree | Focus Morning Bulletin July 23, 2024

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Kamala Harris' first public appearance since Joe Biden quit the presidential race and Health NZ overspending by millions each month.