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Markets with Madison: Private equity

Private equity funds are behind the biggest business buyouts, often worth billions. What’s their game? Video. / Ben Dickens

Auckland University students address course cuts at open forum

Concerned University of Auckland students hold an open forum on the proposed review and potential cuts of courses across the university. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link for testing exercise

City Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving Police, Fire and Emergency and St John. Video / Jason Oxenham

Car on fire outside Takapuna Grammar School

Fire and Emergency confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58 pm. Video / Supplied

Polkinghorne murder trial: finances and sex workers

Four weeks into the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne, the focus has turned to his finances and the hundreds of thousands of dollars he gave to sex workers. Video | Carson Bluck

Connecting Christianity and Māoritanga

Māori and Christianity go hand in hand, according to Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga after graduating with a PhD in theology from the University of Otago. Video / Te Ao

Focus Live: Scott Robertson speaks to media

Scott Robertson speaks to the media

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.

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

Search continues in yacht tragedy | Focus Morning Bulletin August 21

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, search continues for missing people in yacht tragedy, calls to toughen licence laws, and another delay on surgical mesh.

Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale

A musical iteration of Lord of the Rings is coming to Auckland in November. Video / Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Darleen Tana gobsmacked to be held up as a 'liar'

Darleen Tana, former Green MP, saying she was gobsmacked to be held up as a 'liar' and 'not fit for purpose' by Green Party leadership. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Nicola Willis responds to Commerce Commission's banks study

Finance Minister Nicola Willis comments on the Commerce Commission's study into banks. Video / Mark Mitchell

Kiwis rescued from sunken yacht recovering

The father of Kiwi lawyer Ayla Ronald says she's "very shaken" after being rescued from the ill-fated Bayesian off the coast of Sicily. Video / Vigil del Fuoco / Getty Images

Minister considers intervention after ‘toxic’ workplace claims at CAA

The transport minister is meeting with the Civil Aviation Authority new board chair, saying he’ll be considering whether intervene after ‘toxic’ workplace claims at CAA.

Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.