Top Stories for Monday 29 May 2017

Only two years ago the Government decided not to go ahead with a boost to the accommodation supplement because of fears landlords could pocket the extra money, and rents could be pushed up. Team New Zealand has beaten Japan in it's 3rd race of the America's cup challenger series. One Northland based social service agency says it's dealing with growing numbers of Auckland refugees, who head north in hope but end up homeless and in some cases mentally ill. Our Northland reporter Lois Williams investigates. Schapelle Corby leaves the Australian media 'circus' red-faced, with the high-profile drug convict returning from Bali yesterday and avoiding the live-broadcast at Brisbane Airport and journalists chasing in vehicles. The Prime Minister Bill English says the Budget Boost to the accomodation supplement will help families under pressure and he doesn't expect rent increases will swallow it up. Scott Dixon crashes out of the Indianapolis 500 in spectacular fasion. CJ Miller from WIBC Radio describes how the kiwi motor racing ace cheated death for a second time in a week. Property investment advisor Olly Newland says tenants should expect a better standard of housing if landlords raise rents following the Government's increase in the accomodation supplement.