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Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs

Defence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: Government holds post-Cabinet press conference

Government post-Cabinet press conference

Changes to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones set out changes to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill Video / NZ Herald

Redemption for NZ's 'largest miscarriage of justice' | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24

The search for justice continues in the NZ court system, Health Minister Shane Reti is aware of people misusing everyday products to induce highs and the US prepares for debate.

Christopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

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

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

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

Simeon Brown discusses 'time of use' charges to ease congestion

Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced that the government has agreed to policy settings that will allow time of use schemes to be proposed. Video / NZ Herald

Government announces new funding access for council-owned water companies

The Government has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA)

'We have to be extremely disciplined if we are going to hit our budget.'

Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that the public sector is being told to act with caution. Video / Newstalk ZB

Act MP Karen Chhour's response to Speaker Gerry Brownlee addressing bullying concerns

Act MP Karen Chhour speaks after Speaker Gerry Brownlee addresses concerns about personal attacks and bullying of her and other MPs. Video / Claire Trevett

PM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' Policy

On Sunday, National Ministers announced a policy dubbed “Make it Count” to boost maths education.

Darleen Tana’s future addressed

The Green Party will decide whether to eject former Green, now independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament at a Special General Meeting (SGM) on September 1. Video / NZ Herald

'We need to leave right now': PM cuts press conference short

Christopher Luxon ended a press conference early and was whisked away by security in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Live: Police Beat Patrol briefs Christopher Luxon

Focus Live: Police Beat Patrol briefs Christopher Luxon

Government legislating to overturn Court of Appeal decision

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith on the Government's plans to legislate to overturn the Court of Appeal decision on the Marine and Coastal Area Act.