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Winston Peters has left coalition talks just after midday

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has driven away from coalition talks at the Pullman Hotel just after midday today. Video / NZHerald

Fluoridation ruled unlawful, leaders meeting failure, highway example and congestion charges | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 15 2023

Fluoridation order contained procedural error, despite planned three-leader summit the parties caution against imminent final deal, State Highway 25a showcases the speed of construction when working together and Auckland City Council considers fees for driving at peak time. Video / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency / NZHerald

Deportations halved, Highway 25A to open, David Cameron is back, and immediate action for rentals | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 14 2023

NZ police data shows the 501 policy halved Australia’s deportations, State Highway 25A will reopen to traffic in time for Christmas, David Cameron has been appointed as Foreign Secretary in a cabinet reshuffle and urgent measures to address the decreasing supply of rental properties. Video / AP / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency / NZHerald

Focus: Casey Costello talks about what drives her

NZ First MP and Port Waikato candidate Casey Costello talks about what drives her. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Judicial recounts explained

Three election candidates officially apply for a judicial recount but what would a recount mean? Video/ NZ Herald

Sir John Key sinks ace at Chasing the Fox event

Will the former Prime Minister repeat the rare feat at this year's event? Video / Supplied

Police appeal for sightings, votes wrongly counted, Hawke’s Bay flooding and leaders arrive for the Pacific Islands forum | Focus Morning Bulletin November 8, 2023

Police have made a public appeal for sightings of Mei Han Chong, The Electoral Commission launches full check for errors, Northern Hawke’s Bay hit with heavy flooding and leaders arrive for the annual Pacific Islands forum. Video / Lydia Lewis / Corey Fleming / RNZ

Labour confidence vote under way, new head injury study, official cash rate to be released and Niwa releases climate summary | Focus Morning Bulletin November 7, 2023

Labour to convene in Wellington for leadership selection, recent rugby head injury study results released, Reserve Bank likely to maintain official cash rate and Niwa releases climate summary for the month. Video / NZHerald

Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters at Diwali

Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon and NZ First Leader Winston Peters join in Diwali festivities. Video / Dean Purcell

Christopher Luxon speaks about working with media and coalition talk

Prime Minister elect Christopher Luxon speaks about working with the media and coalition talks. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Chris Hipkins on meeting new partner

He says that meeting Toni was the 'highlight' of his year. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Andrew Little announces retirement

Focus: Andrew Little speaks to media after retiring from politics. Video / NZHerald

Focus: Chris Hipkins says he’s not done with politics yet

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is asked about his future in politics and within the Labour party. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: The future of Grant Robertson and Chris Hipkins

Grant Robertson is asked about the future of Labour leader Chris Hipkins and himself within the Labour party. Video / Mark Mitchell

Brooke Van Velden celebrates birthday and electorate win

Act party's Brooke Van Velden celebrates her birthday and winning the Tamaki electorate alongside David Seymour and fellow Act MPs. Video / Alex Burton

Luxon family feeds media during election

Christopher Luxon's family feed media gathered outside their house during last night's election. Video / Corey Fleming

Focus: Luxon stand-up at Beststart Te Atatu

Leader of the National Party Christopher Luxon addressed the media at Beststart childcare centre in Te Atatu. Video / Michael Craig

Death toll climbs in Israel and Gaza, search for Yanfei Bao continues and farmer confidence at record low | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 October, 2023

The death toll is climbing as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues, final polls suggest a coalition between National, Act and NZ First, and specialist groups continue the search for Yanfei Bao. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP