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01:27
The PM couldn't say how many of the 16,000 homes originally due to be completed by the end of her Government's first term would be delivered.

Jacinda Ardern says Government not giving up on housing despite KiwiBuild not meeting 'our expectations'

The original KiwiBuild target of 16,000 homes by the end of next year will not be met.

Jacinda Ardern says Government not giving up on housing despite KiwiBuild not meeting 'our expectations'

The original KiwiBuild target of 16,000 homes by the end of next year will not be met.
02:01
But the controversial proposal is already copping criticism.

Potential cannabis growers probe industry opportunities
07:58
We look at the modern day circular and charges around them.

Fair Go: Should you have to pay to reply to marketing text messages?

Last minute decision by neighbours near Christchurch explosion meant they 'narrowly escaped injury'

Great Barrier Island groups take waste issue to court
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05:12
We dig into the world of advertising and the human psyche.

Fair Go: Flash-frame alcohol ads on SKY 'really upset' viewer

The broadcaster says the adverts were unintentional and came from an international source.

Fair Go: Flash-frame alcohol ads on SKY 'really upset' viewer

The broadcaster says the adverts were unintentional and came from an international source.
01:40
The weed extracts nitrogen from the air, which then leaches into rivers and lakes.

War on gorse declared in Bay of Plenty as regional council tries to clean up waterways
21/07/2019 - Netball - Vitality Netball World Cup Final- Australia v New Zealand - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England - New Zealand captain Laura Langman holds the Netball World Cup trophy with Maria Folau, Phoenix Karaka & Shannon Saunders after victory over Australia. Copyright photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com / www.photosport.nz

Silver Ferns not getting prize money, but PM says Kiwis want to see 'fair acknowledgement' of team
00:32
Her comments come after front line workers told Q+A poverty has increased over the last two years.

Jacinda Ardern admits it will take 'a few Budgets' to effectively tackle poverty

Frustrated traveller (file picture).

E-visa problems create border control fears for New Zealand residents
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03:50
A special taskforce has also seized more than 30kgs of the drug in a wide-ranging operation.

Tonga steps up war on meth trade with multiple arrests, over 30kg of drug seized

New Zealand has provided $9 million towards the Pacific nation's battle against drugs.

Tonga steps up war on meth trade with multiple arrests, over 30kg of drug seized

New Zealand has provided $9 million towards the Pacific nation's battle against drugs.
00:14

Attackers beat Hong Kong protesters in subway
02:31
The vow comes after Iran's seizure of a British flagged tanker with the Middle Eastern nation releasing a video showing masked gunman onboard a helicopter descending onto the tanker.

Theresa May to chair emergency security session on UK tanker seized by Iran
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: George Calombaris attends the DIIDA flagship store launch in SOuth Yarra on June 22, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/WireImage)

West Australia ends tourism campaign featuring MasterChef's George Calombaris after $8 million worker rip-off
03:08
Samoa Green Products is on a sustainability mission.

Environmentalist entrepreneurs start company in Samoa turning palm leaves into plates
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01:23
Eben Etzebeth and Brodie Retallick. The Rugby Championship. New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa. Test Match Rugby Union. Eden Park, Auckland. New Zealand. Saturday 14 September 2013. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.Photosport.co.nz

'We enjoy their company' – All Blacks-South Africa rivalry important, says Hansen

The two old foes meet in Wellington this Saturday.

'We enjoy their company' – All Blacks-South Africa rivalry important, says Hansen

The two old foes meet in Wellington this Saturday.
00:52
The Ferns claimed the Netball World Cup by beating Australia.

'The boys loved it' – Steve Hansen congratulates Silver Ferns, Noeline Taurua
01:05
Four players made their Test debuts in the win over Argentina.

All Blacks rookies given pass mark by Steve Hansen: 'They've done themselves no harm'
21/07/2019 - Netball - Vitality Netball World Cup Final- Australia v New Zealand - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England - New Zealand captain Laura Langman holds the Netball World Cup trophy with Maria Folau, Phoenix Karaka & Shannon Saunders after victory over Australia. Copyright photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com / www.photosport.nz

Silver Ferns not getting prize money, but PM says Kiwis want to see 'fair acknowledgement' of team
00:15
South Africa overpowered the Wallabies 35-17 in Johannesburg.

'We're not far away' - Wallabies confident of turnaround after Springboks hiding
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21/07/2019 - Netball - Vitality Netball World Cup Final- Australia v New Zealand - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England - New Zealand captain Laura Langman holds the Netball World Cup trophy with Maria Folau, Phoenix Karaka & Shannon Saunders after victory over Australia. Copyright photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com / www.photosport.nz

Silver Ferns not getting prize money, but PM says Kiwis want to see 'fair acknowledgement' of team

They're the world champions, but the players won't be getting a bonus for their efforts in England.

Silver Ferns not getting prize money, but PM says Kiwis want to see 'fair acknowledgement' of team

They're the world champions, but the players won't be getting a bonus for their efforts in England.
00:32
Her comments come after front line workers told Q+A poverty has increased over the last two years.

Jacinda Ardern admits it will take 'a few Budgets' to effectively tackle poverty

04:12
The Prime Minister details the second phase of the post-terrorist attack overhaul of the country’s gun laws.

Gun register coming as Government continues post-terrorist attack overhaul of firearms laws
00:16
The Silver Ferns won their first world title since 2003 with a 52-51 win over Australia in the final.

MPs praise 'incredible' Silver Ferns coach after World Cup win

00:27
The organisation’s annual congestion report has just been released.

Auckland traffic likely to be worse in coming years than Government has let on, AA warns
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03:08
Samoa Green Products is on a sustainability mission.

Environmentalist entrepreneurs start company in Samoa turning palm leaves into plates

Samoa Green Products is on a sustainability mission.

Environmentalist entrepreneurs start company in Samoa turning palm leaves into plates

Samoa Green Products is on a sustainability mission.
00:34
The French makeup giant opened its doors on Queen Street this morning.

New Zealand's first Sephora opens doors to hundreds of queuing makeup lovers
03:14
She said NZ is open for business but faced a grilling from Australian financial leaders.

Jacinda Ardern says Australia and NZ can be examples to world on encouraging trade
03:07
Gaylene Chambers started autism awareness clothing line Chambers & Co for her autistic son Rikki last year.

Auckland mum who created autism awareness t-shirts expands business to blankets
PM defends Shane Jones Fonterra comments

Fonterra commits to reducing coal use, pledges recyclable, compostable packaging by 2025
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Cardi B shows off new tattoo of her husband's name

Offset already has a tattoo dedicated to his wife, with an inking of her name on his neck alongside a picture of a Powerpuff Girl.

Cardi B shows off new tattoo of her husband's name

Offset already has a tattoo dedicated to his wife, with an inking of her name on his neck alongside a picture of a Powerpuff Girl.
This image released by Disney shows, from left, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Karen Gillan, the character Rocket, voiced by Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd and Scarlett Johansson in a scene from “Avengers: Endgame.” (Disney/Marvel Studios via AP)

Avengers: Endgame passes Avatar as highest grossing film ever
01:38
The announcement was made today at Comic-Con in San Diego, California.

Marvel's blockbuster factory kicks into high gear, with plans for 10 more projects
03:53
Nicole Whippy revisited her roots when she directed and co-wrote the film Vai

Shortland Street actress reconnects with her Fijian culture in new film

NZIFF: A family comes together based on 'a true lie' in The Farewell

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01:40
The weed extracts nitrogen from the air, which then leaches into rivers and lakes.

War on gorse declared in Bay of Plenty as regional council tries to clean up waterways

The weed extracts nitrogen from the air, which then leaches into rivers and lakes.

War on gorse declared in Bay of Plenty as regional council tries to clean up waterways

The weed extracts nitrogen from the air, which then leaches into rivers and lakes.
00:37
Chefs at Turangawaewae Marae are introducing veggie options like scrambled tofu and eggplant roti in the battle against diabetes and obesity.

Māori vegans doing 'something good for the planet'
03:08
Samoa Green Products is on a sustainability mission.

Environmentalist entrepreneurs start company in Samoa turning palm leaves into plates
00:23
They’ll start working alongside DOC and a group of volunteers tomorrow.

More troops brought in to help clean up littered West Coast's Fox River
02:51
They plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Government under fire for how it released climate change report
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