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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

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.

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

Luxon takes on the Tainui challenge

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

Snow in South Island, hail, thunderstorms and gales as polar vortex blasts country

A polar vortex from Antarctica is clipping the edge of New Zealand, bringing chilly weather to the whole country today including snow to near sea level in the lower South Island.

Pakuranga, Auckland incident: Person shot dead in vehicle, armed police at scene

A person has been shot dead inside a vehicle on Marvon Downs Ave in Pakuranga, Auckland this morning.

More snow for South Island and crackdown on boy racers | Focus Morning Bulletin August 19

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, more snow for South Island, crackdown on boy racers and fate of cathedral to be decided.

MetService Severe Weather: Monday August 19

It's a wet commute for many across the North Island, with gusty winds to boot! Chunky showers mark the South Island, with the possibility of snow to low levels today in Southland.

Infratil’s untold history

Over 30 years, Infratil has invested in and sold out of some of the country’s most significant assets – from airports to petrol stations and wind farms.

Whistleblowers warn CAA’s new approach could lead to more aviation accidents

CAA whistleblowers have issued a grim warning and say changes to the agency’s investigative approach could mean “more people will die” in aviation accidents.

Inside a King Air 350 patrol: safeguarding New Zealand's fisheries

One of New Zealand's smallest Air Force planes, the King Air 350, has become a guardian of the nation’s fisheries. Video. / Mike Scott