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He predicted Trump’s win in 2016. Now he’s ready to call 2020

Most historians just study the past. But Allan Lichtman has successfully predicted the future. Video / New York Times

Focus Live: Jian Yang, David Carter and Nicky Wagner bow out of politics

Three more National MP's, Jian Yang, David Carter and Nicky Wagner, gave their valedictory speeches Wednesday evening with some using the opportunity to take a swipe at the media and opposition. Video / Parliament TV

Focus Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Focus Live: Over 35,000 Kiwis have returned home through isolation hotels

Housing Minister Megan Woods said the law to charge Kiwis returning to New Zealand has now passed all stages and the fees will come into force mid-August.

Focus Live: Iain Lees-Galloway and Claire Curran bow out of politics

Sacked Cabinet minister Iain Lees-Galloway used his valedictory speech to apologise while Dunedin South MP Claire Curran took aim at the media using politicians as ‘prey’. Video / Parliament TV

Focus Live: No new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand

There are no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said five previously reported cases are now recovered, meaning there are 22 active cases in managed isolation in the country.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on how Covid-19 will be maintained in the lead-up to the election

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shed light on how the virus response will be maintained in the lead-up to the election.

Focus: Judith Collins says Govt. spinning 'an awful lot of fear'

National leader Judith Collins reveals the best thing about being PM would be to bring back hope, not fear. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Judith Collins defends 18-year-old Palmerston North candidate William Wood

Judith Collins defends 18-year-old Palmerston North candidate William Wood over 'Hitler' photo. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: National's plan for Kiwis to start their own businesses

National would make it easier for people who have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 downturn easier to start their own business - with access to KiwiSaver and tax breaks, totaling at least $30,000.

Peters on potential retaliation from China after NZ suspends extradition treaty

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking about New Zealand suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong. Video / Newstalk ZB

Leaders Unplugged: NZ First leader Winston Peters

NZ First leader Winston Peters joins NZ Herald senior politics writer Claire Trevett at one of his favourite Wellington eateries, The Green Parrot. Video / Mark Mitchell

Perspective: with Heather du Plessis-Allan - Suspending extradition treaty was necessary

Pulling out of the Hong Kong extradition treaty comes with risks, but Heather du Plessis-Allan says the government are minimising the damage.

Focus: James Shaw and Jacinda Ardern on co-payments for isolation costs

Greens co-leader James Shaw and PM Jacina Ardern talked about potential co-payments for isolation costs, disagreeing on some issues. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: NZ pulls out of Hong Kong extradition treaty

The government have responded to China's new security laws in Hong Kong by pulling out of Hong Kong's extradition treaty. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: Household of NZ traveller isolating after positive Covid-19 test

There is no evidence the person who tested positive for Covid-19 in South Korea after travelling from New Zealand was infected here, Health Minister Chris Hipkins says. Five household contacts of the person and are all well but are in self-isolation and will be tested today.