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Watch NZH Focus: Top Presidential Debate Moments in History
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Watch NZH Focus: Top Presidential Debate Moments in History

Today’s televised debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be like no other in the history of American politics. While no previous candidate has the temperament or unpredictability of Trump, here’s a look back at some of the other more memorable presidential debates.

Watch: John Key's UN speech
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Watch: John Key's UN speech

Prime Minister John Key has used his speech to the United Nations General Assembly to campaign for Helen Clark to become next UN Secretary-General, saying she was a "natural leader".

Watch NZH Focus: New York bombing intentional
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Watch NZH Focus: New York bombing intentional

An explosion in New York yesterday that saw 29 people injured has been labelled intentional after a second device was found, Trans Tasman Resources face more opposition this morning as a petition to halt all seabed mining is delivered to parliament, and Lydia Ko takes home another trophy.

Watch NZH Focus: Donald Trump Heads To Mexico
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Watch NZH Focus: Donald Trump Heads To Mexico

Donald Trump has provoked fresh controversy during his first trip to Mexico as the Republican Presidential candidate. Unsurprisingly the debate was linked to Trump’s contentious plan to build a wall along the nations’ 3,200 km border.

Watch: Joe Biden's NZ speech
New Zealand|politics

Watch: Joe Biden's NZ speech

Biden said the US and New Zealand had a vested interest in ensuring continued growth, stability and economic prosperity through the region "and I think we are better equipped to do that when we stand side by side to advance our mutual interests".