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The local industry is now ranked as the world's most competitive.

Man charged with human trafficking and slavery involving Samoans working in Hawke's Bay horticulture industry

It's alleged the offending has been happening since the 1990s.

Man charged with human trafficking and slavery involving Samoans working in Hawke's Bay horticulture industry

It's alleged the offending has been happening since the 1990s.

'Cannabis is medicine' - New Zealand's first marijuana advertising campaign launched

'We are absolutely sick with worry' - family concerned for missing 15-year-old Auckland girl
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"I think we can all sort of have a guess what my lowlight is," he told Breakfast today while reflecting on the year.

Simon Bridges reveals his worst moment of 2018, which he won't say by name
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Nathan Kraatskow died after Rouxle Le Roux ran a red light on Auckland’s North Shore.

Nearly 100,000 have signed petition protesting sentence for drink driver who killed Auckland boy
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05:00
Owen goes back to the big stories from the year and sees what progress has been made.

Q+A investigates: Transgender rights, water bottling and the state of housing

Whena Owen gives an update on the major issues facing Kiwis.

Q+A investigates: Transgender rights, water bottling and the state of housing

Whena Owen gives an update on the major issues facing Kiwis.
03:26
The Opposition leader also used his last appearance of the year on Breakfast to take a swing at the Auckland tram project.

'The least any govt should be doing' - Simon Bridges hits out at $1.4b road safety announcement

Schools illegally refusing to enrol children in emergency housing
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Mr Robertson spoke on TVNZ1’s Q+A about making sure there are alternatives to driving around cities.

Finance Minister on loneliness, fuel taxes and Budget priorities

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Road Safety Education’s Maria Lovelock says the spending is a good start, but helping people avoid making mistakes in the first place would be of benefit.

Road Safety expert says more needs to be spent on educating drivers, as Government plows $1.4 billion into road safety
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French protesters hit streets for fifth weekend, but momentum slows

Eight people have died in incidents tied to the yellow vest movement, mostly from traffic accidents linked to roads blocked by protesters.

French protesters hit streets for fifth weekend, but momentum slows

Eight people have died in incidents tied to the yellow vest movement, mostly from traffic accidents linked to roads blocked by protesters.
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Images on social media show flames rising from a restaurant and firefighters battling their way through rubble.

Forty-two people injured in explosion at Japanese restaurant
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Patricia Burns was tired and dehydrated but otherwise unscathed following her ordeal.

New Zealand woman, 84, found alive after four days lost in bush in Western Australia
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The video has emerged following the announcement Mick Mulvaney will take over the role next month.

President Trump’s acting Chief of Staff once called him a 'terrible human being'
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Mr Blair has called for a second referendum - she calls the comments an "insult to the office he once held".

UK ministers seek to downplay chance of second Brexit vote saying it could be 'divisive not decisive'
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The Story with John Campbell

TVNZ's John Campbell goes behind the stories making the news
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The star winger scored and assisted in his side's 2-1 win over the Seagulls.

Eden Hazard masterclass leads Chelsea to victory over Brighton

The star winger scored and assisted in his side's 2-1 win over the Seagulls.

Eden Hazard masterclass leads Chelsea to victory over Brighton

The star winger scored and assisted in his side's 2-1 win over the Seagulls.
Dan Carter celebrates being named Japan's Top League MVP

Dan Carter named Japanese league's MVP after steering team to title
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson celebrates his century on Day 3 of the 3rd test match between New Zealand Black Caps and South Africa Proteas. International test match cricket. Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand. Monday 27 March 2017. © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz

'He's pretty good isn't he?' Tom Latham predicts Kane Williamson run-fest as cricket season begins
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Xherdan Shaqiri sent the Reds top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win.

More humiliation for Jose Mourinho as Manchester United smashed 3-1 by bitter rivals Liverpool
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Aaron Finch had to retire hurt after this shocker against India.

Aussie opener suffers gruesome finger injury after copping vicious blow to the hand

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Stars offer support to Pete Davidson after he sparks safety concern over Instagram post

The actor promptly deleted his Instagram account after posting a message saying he "doesn't want to be on this earth anymore."

Stars offer support to Pete Davidson after he sparks safety concern over Instagram post

The actor promptly deleted his Instagram account after posting a message saying he "doesn't want to be on this earth anymore."
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The funny segment was aired on the latest Jimmy Kimmel show.

'What is wrong with you?!' – Kids go berserk as parents turn off TV during Fortnite game
Lawrence detailed what she called a "degrading and humiliating" experience early in her career.

Jennifer Lawrence slams Harvey Weinstein's 'predatory tactics' after he claimed to have slept with her
Jenni 'JWoww' Farley filed for a restraining order against her estranged husband Roger Mathews on yesterday after a serious argument.

Jenni 'JWoww' Farley gets restraining order against husband

R Kelly says NZ and Australia tour announcement is 'fake'
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Owen goes back to the big stories from the year and sees what progress has been made.

Q+A investigates: Transgender rights, water bottling and the state of housing

Whena Owen gives an update on the major issues facing Kiwis.

Q+A investigates: Transgender rights, water bottling and the state of housing

Whena Owen gives an update on the major issues facing Kiwis.
03:26
The Opposition leader also used his last appearance of the year on Breakfast to take a swing at the Auckland tram project.

'The least any govt should be doing' - Simon Bridges hits out at $1.4b road safety announcement
07:44
Mr Robertson spoke on TVNZ1’s Q+A about making sure there are alternatives to driving around cities.

Finance Minister on loneliness, fuel taxes and Budget priorities

04:57
Road Safety Education’s Maria Lovelock says the spending is a good start, but helping people avoid making mistakes in the first place would be of benefit.

Road Safety expert says more needs to be spent on educating drivers, as Government plows $1.4 billion into road safety
00:25
The video has emerged following the announcement Mick Mulvaney will take over the role next month.

President Trump’s acting Chief of Staff once called him a 'terrible human being'
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It’s a Chinese company and experts warn there will be consequences from Beijing.

Security worries hobble ambitions of China tech giant Huawei

China's foreign ministry complains critics are "hyping so-called threats" to hamper Huawei's business.

Security worries hobble ambitions of China tech giant Huawei

China's foreign ministry complains critics are "hyping so-called threats" to hamper Huawei's business.
Johnson & Johnson pay out $USD 4.7 billion to 22 women and their families, who claim the powder contains asbestos, which contributed their ovarian cancer.

Johnson & Johnson takes 10 per cent hit in shares following reports its talc products contain asbestos

Banks should hold onto profits to back loans, Reserve Bank says

Air NZ to trial first Auckland to Invercargill flight, to become longest domestic flight in the country

Pharmacy wins battle with Government for right to sell kombucha
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