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Watch: Six armed men storm a Foodmart store

Six armed, masked offenders storm the Logan Park Foodmart dairy at 69 Tawa Rd, One Tree Hill, Auckland, on Wednesday, August 16. Video / Supplied

Focus: The trial of Lauren Dickason

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

Is avocado icecream any good?

With a rising trend among ice cream makers using avocado as their main ingredient, we test out if it is any good. Video / NZ Herald

Markets with Madison: RBNZ Governor’s regrets

The mortgage-free Governor of the Reserve Bank of NZ, Adrian Orr, says inflation is ‘evil’. In this extensive interview, he discusses his plan to reduce interest rates and his regrets.

Government's transport plan, Work Visa Scheme concerns and Sir Michael Parkinson dies | Focus Morning Bulletin August 18, 2023

Reactions split on the Government’s draft transport plan, why the immigration minister is ordering a review of the work visa scheme and one of the most recognisable faces on British television, Sir Michael Parkinson, dies at 88. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

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

Kea Kids: Chicken attacks are a thing of the past for Motatau tamariki

Raising chickens hasn’t been all it’s cracked up to be for kids at Motatau School. Kea Kids News reporter Maareikura investigates what keeps killing their beloved chooks, and the tamariki work together to build a safe, new coop. Video / Kea Kids

Kea Kids: Hokitika tamariki learn the heritage of their pounamu

Where does pounamu come from? Bonz N Stonz Carving Studio in Hokitika is dedicated to teaching west coast kids how to carve pounamu, and the story behind the gorgeous greenstone. Kea Kids News reporter Bree’arna takes us along to their workshop. Video / Kea Kids

Māori health collectives unite to support Māori Health Authority

Why the nine-month report is flawed. Video / Te Ao Māori News

Room reveal: The $25m luxury upgrade at the JW Marriott Auckland hotel

JW Marriott’s general manager takes us on a tour of the newly refurbished rooms in the old Stamford Plaza site. Video / NZHerald

Elizabeth Kerekere makes final speech, decrying poor process in the Green Party

Former Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere bowed out of Parliament in a mostly subdued speech that made only one barb against her former party. Video / Parliament TV

Focus: Residents stuck in limbo six months on from cyclone

Residents on 2P land along Ohiti Rd are stuck in "limbo" six months on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Warren Buckland

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

Record meth bust, breakthrough cancer therapy and Trump’s fourth indictment | Focus Morning Bulletin August 16, 2023

A South Auckland raid leads to record meth bust, breakthrough cancer therapy steps up a gear and Donald Trump faces his fourth indictment in less than five months. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP

Kea Kids News: Blenheim kid makes big business crafting cordials

11-year-old Devon Marshall is the youngest business kid in Blenheim, making refreshing cordials in his own kitchen that you can find on store shelves! Kea Kids News reporter Shayna visits Devon and gets a peak at the process.

Kea Kids News: Exclusive interview with trailblazing artist Jacob Dombroski

Award-winning actor and dancer Jacob Dombroski doesn’t let anything hold him back! Kea Kids News reporter Rosie talks to Jacob about his latest show, and how he deals with bullies and tough times.