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Michael Wood on final warning, Auckland Council votes & Prince Harry reveals all in court | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 June, 2023

Michael Wood on his final straw with the Prime Minister, it’s D-day for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Prince Harry leaves nothing off limits in his second day in court in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Mike Hosking: Do you feel safer after Govt's mad crime and justice experiment?

OPINION: Govt doing the opposite to what polls show people want, Mike Hosking writes.

Minister stood down every 6.5 weeks: Will blunders cost Labour the election?

Ministers have caused the PM numerous headaches since he took charge.

Chlöe Swarbrick: If it’s the economy, it's not stupid to define what that means

OPINION: Who does the economy work for when it comes to housing?

'Should be fired': Opposition hits out after revelations Michael Wood was asked to sell shares 12 times

“He has effectively thumbed his nose at the Cabinet Office for two and a half years."

Labour fails to stop use of partial quote in Question Time stoush

Issue comes as Mark Mitchell repeatedly questions Ginny Andersen over crime comment.

Barry Soper: There should be no coming back for Michael Wood

OPINION: Perception doesn’t pass the sniff test, opportunities to fix issue weren't taken.

Focus: PM grilled over Michael Wood airport shares scandal

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was grilled by reporters over the scandal surrounding MP Michael Wood's shares in Auckland Airport. Video / Mark Mitchell

Watch: PM reveals Michael Wood warned 12 times to sell airport shares

Ministers will be grilled on the Michael Wood shares scandal.

Disposable vapes to be banned, new retailers can’t be within 300m of schools and marae

The only vapes available for purchase after March would need replaceable batteries.

PM: Michael Wood was asked six times to ditch Auckland Airport shares, explanation not ‘adequate’

If no other issues came to light, Wood would likely return as Transport Minister.

PM stands down Michael Wood as Transport Minister

Chris Hipkins said he would speak to Michael Wood today.

Focus: PM on standing down Transport Minister Michael Wood

The Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, on standing down Transport Minister Michael Wood. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Tama Potaka - six months as Hamilton West MP

Six months into his tenure as the Hamilton West MP, Tama Potaka has earned a reputation as a fitness enthusiast and push-up aficionado. Video / Mike Scott

Focus: Party leaders on proposed electoral law reforms

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and National leader Christopher Luxon give their take on the proposed electoral law reforms. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and National leader Christopher Luxon on the Michael Wood airport shares scandal

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and National Party leader Christopher Luxon on the Michael Wood airport shares scandal. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Transport Minister Michael Wood fronts media over his Auckland Airport shares

Transport Minister Michael Wood fronts the media over his Auckland Airport shares. Video / Mark Mitchell

Simon Wilson: Rates or a shares sale? Wayne Brown’s big budget showdown

OPINION: With two days to go, Wayne Brown is running out of time to get his budget passed.