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Prisoner has six years added to sentence for attack behind bars
Samuel Junior Hutchins, who was one of three gang members who took part in a revenge gang-hit on a prison officer, has had over six years added to his sentence. Edward Gay reports. Video, Audio
John Tamihere accuses Auckland Council of corruption
Urban Māori leader John Tamihere says Auckland Council's development arm is corrupt, arrogant and shutting poor people out of housing - and the mayor is letting them. Video, Audio
PM, Labour staff implicated in Derek Handley saga - National
National says things are getting ever-murkier with the latest release of all of the Government documents and communications regarding the Chief Technology Officer position. Deputy leader Paula Bennett… Video, Audio
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck honoured by award, impromptu haka
The Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has become the first Warrior to be named the NRL's player of the season. He spoke to Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
Forget review & pay family carers what they deserve - Diane Moody
Families and disability advocates are frustrated at the announcement of yet another review into the flawed Funded Family Care system, saying the government should just get on and fix it. Audio
All Blacks keep faith with Beauden Barrett and SBW back
All Blacks have given first-five Beauden Barrett a chance to redeem himself after the loss to South Africa, though there are a several changes to the side for Sunday's match in Argentina. Rugby… Video, Audio
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck receives Dally M Medal
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has become the first Warriors player to receive rugby league's highest individual honour - the Dally M Medal. Veteran rugby league commentator Ray Warren says the significance of… Video, Audio
Investigation launched into Meka Whaitiri report leak
There's now a second leak investigation underway at Parliament, after the draft report into former minister Meka Whaitiri ended up being provided to media weeks before the final report was due to be… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thurs 27 Sept
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
The man who was slapped in the face by an octopus
Kyle Mullinder was kayaking with friends off the coast of Kaikōura when he copped a face full of octopus….thanks to a seal. He describes the incredible and smelly experience to Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern cracks jokes on Stephen Colbert's show
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was a hit with the audience when she appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joking about making him a citizen of Hobbiton and discussing her handshake strategy… Video, Audio
Family feel let down by GDC after daughter’s death
Dion Neems says his family has once again been let down by Gisborne District Council and Waste Management after refuse trucks operated outside his home on Tuesday afternoon as school children walked… Video, Audio
Serena Williams fined after calling umpire 'liar' and 'thief'
The US Open has fined Serena Williams $17,000 for three code violations during her loss in Saturday's women's singles final against Naomi Osaka. Lisa Bernhard from Reuters reports. Video, Audio
Police warn parents after man approaches girls in Dunedin
Dunedin police are calling for parents and children to be vigilant after reports of a man approaching young girls and offering them rides in his car in the city's western hill suburbs. Audio
What to look out for when buying a house in Christchurch
Hundreds of Christchurch homeowners have discovered extensive damage to the on-sold properties they purchased after the 2010/2011 earthquakes. Licenced Building Practictioner Dan Paltridge talks to… Video, Audio
Te reo Māori lessons paying off for leading NZers
Beginner te reo Māori classes throughout New Zealand are continuing to grow in popularity. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui has been speaking to reo champions right across the board - leading in politics… Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern wishes she could speak te reo Māori
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told students today that she wishes she could have been the first prime minister who could speak fluent te reo Māori, and how she hopes her daughter Neve will be able to… Video, Audio
Elephant carcasses discovered strewn across Botswana
A large number of elephant carcasses have been discovered in aerial surveys across Botswana, in what's been described as a "poaching frenzy". Video, Audio
Protesters link arms around Martinborough’s last remaining bank
Between 100 and 200 people have linked arms around an ANZ bank, the last remaining bank in the South Wairarapa town Martinborough in a last-ditch attempt to stop it closing. Local councillor Pip… Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 10 Sept
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
