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A Hamilton farmer says he and his boss had a lucky escape after four of their cows were struck by lightning and killed. Thunderstorms lashed parts of the North Island this morning, particularly… Read more Video, Audio

Health Minister David Clark talks to Lisa Owen about a report released today by Mental Health & Addiction inquiry. He's described the inquiry's recommendations as a once in a generation opportunity to… Read more Video, Audio

Our current mental health system ..is "under-resourced", "under pressure" and "unsustainable" according to a report released today by Mental Health & Addiction inquiry. And we can't medicate or treat… Read more Video, Audio

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Neville Baker was reinstated as Santa at the Auckland Santa parade yesterday, just a week after he was sacked by organisers for inappropriate comments. The veteran Santa, who runs a Santa school, came… Read more Video, Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the terms of reference for her promised fuel market study, which will take a year to complete. Video, Audio

During his time as a psychiatric in-patient with paranoid schizophrenia, Egan Bidois was put in seclusion more than a dozen times. He now works as an advocate for users of mental health services. He… Read more Video, Audio

Ten families evacuated from their Hamilton homes in flash floods yesterday are still waiting to return as the city council assesses their properties. Video, Audio

The organiser of Nelson's santa parade has apologised to those who were upset this year's parade did not feature a traditional Santa Claus - saying even he was surprised Santa wasn't wearing a hat. Video, Audio

Embattled National Party MP Maggie Barry went to ground today as her leader Simon Bridges batted away questions about allegations of bullying against his MP. Deputy political editor Chris Bramwell… Read more Video, Audio