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Molly Swift

Molly Swift is a digital producer for Newshub based in Christchurch.

She studied journalism at the University of Canterbury and joined Newshub in 2022. Since then, she has covered several major news events including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine invasion, the Lauren Dickason murder trial, the NZ 2023 election and Queen Elizabeth II's death.

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Related video: Lauren Dickason has been found guilty of murdering her three children.

'There are no winners': Inside the Lauren Dickason murder trial

Watch: Police have confirmed three new complainants have come forward with allegations against Mama Hooch rapists Roberto and Danny Jaz.

Number of people reaching out to sexual violence support service 'through the roof' since Mama Hooch trial

Watch: Brother of murder victim Michael McGrath calls for 'no body, no parole' law.

Brother of murder victim Michael McGrath calls for 'no body, no parole' law

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Watch: Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith on AM.

Goldsmith addresses concerns big tech companies could retaliate to bill

Watch: Paul Goldsmith has committed to introducing legislation to make stalking a criminal offence this year.

'Win for women's safety': National commits to introducing anti-stalking legislation this year

Watch: Lauren Dickason has apologised and says she takes full responsibility for killing her children and that she failed them, failed her husband and their families.

'I failed them': Lauren Dickason apologises after being sentenced to 18 years for children's deaths

Related video: Labour MP Rachel Boyack discusses the Government's live export ban repeal on AM.

'Economic issue': NZ's international reputation at risk by Govt reinstating live exports - Opposition

Watch: New Zealand First has publicly stated it has "agreed to disagree" with Cabinet over how to take the Royal Commission of Inquiry forward.

New Zealand First

Coalition cracks forming as NZ First invokes 'agree to disagree' provision over COVID-19 inquiry

Watch: The Government's announcement.

Major U-turn: Government to fund 54 new drugs - including 13 promised cancer treatments

Related video: The Government is amping up its beneficiary crackdown, telling MSD that sanctions must be more vigorously applied.

New requirement for beneficiaries starts today

Watch: Te Whatu Ora has denied union claims that it's instituted a freeze on hiring student nurses.

Health NZ denies hiring freeze on graduate nurses amid union outrage

As deepfake bullying hits New Zealand schools, the Government is about to turbocharge its fight against online child exploitation material.

Artificial intelligence

Deepfake bullying hits New Zealand schools

Watch: Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson has announced she has breast cancer.

The Green Party

Marama Davidson vows to return to Parliament with 'fierce determination' after breast cancer treatment

Watch: Labour, ACT MPs open to exploring social media ban for children under 16.

Labour, ACT MPs open to exploring social media ban for children under 16

The woman was referred five times to the Northland District Health Board (NDHB) Gynaecology department between 2014 and 2019.

Watchdog slams Health NZ for failing to detect woman's cancer earlier after five years of symptoms

Australia introduced legislation this week to create new criminal offences to ban deepfakes.

Australia criminalises AI nudes - should NZ do the same?

Watch: Police have been asked to investigate National MP David MacLeod's failure to declare nearly 180 thousand dollars in donations.

The National Party

National MP referred to Police over candidate donations scandal

Watch: Major changes are on the way for how Kiwi workers leave-balances are handled.

Major change Govt wants to make to workers' sick leave

Watch: Economist Cameron Bagrie discusses Budget 2024.

NZ in for spending diet of 'epic proportions' to get Govt books back in order - economist

Watch: Tax relief is on the way for more than 80 percent of New Zealand workers.

Donate your tax cuts to Labour, says party general secretary

Watch: Newshub's political reporters wrap up Budget 2024.

'Backwards Budget': How the Opposition parties are reacting

Watch: Nicola Willis delivers her first Budget.

From the major broken promise to tax cuts - everything you need to know about today's Budget

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Minister of Finance Chris Bishop pose with a copy of Budget 2024.

Tax cuts are coming: What to expect from today's Budget

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Legislation passes on detaining 'mass arrivals' of asylum seekers for longer

Watch: Newshub Live at 6pm report.

NZ's overall population growth slows, young Māori population booms - Census

Watch: AM's political commentator panel.

Call for MPs to cut down on spending as expenses revealed

Watch: Karen Chhour addresses Te Pāti Māori's comments.

Applause as minister condemns personal attacks from Te Pāti Māori about her upbringing

Related video: Newshub can reveal the Government is set to scrap the $60 million given to first-home buyers in grants in next week's Budget and redirect the money to social housing.

Govt announces immediate end to First Home Buyer Grants to fund 1500 social housing places

Watch: Labour leader Chris Hipkins on AM.

Hipkins says Govt 'absolutely smashing' first homeownership dreams if it scraps grants

Watch: Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey make the announcement.

Govt announces $24m for youth mental health counselling

Related video: Green MP Darleen Tana's husband denies her involvement in migrant exploitation scandal.

The Green Party

Green MP in more hot water after advertisement referred to Electoral Commission

Watch: Chris Bishop responds to reporters' questions on first-home buyers schemes.

Bishop unable to give first-home buyers certainty Govt grants will remain in six months

Watch: National MP David MacLeod is in trouble for failing to declare 19 donations totalling almost $170k.

The National Party

'Stuffed it up big time': National MP stood down after failing to declare election donations

Housing Minister Chris Bishop.

Bombshell Kāinga Ora review finds agency 'not financially viable', new chair, board 'refreshed'

Related video: Green MP Darleen Tana's husband denies her involvement in migrant exploitation scandal.

The Green Party

Revealed: How much the Darleen Tana investigation has cost taxpayers so far

Fred Again posted a plea to his millions of fans on Instagram for someone to help expedite a passport for Wellington DJ Tessa Hills, whose stage name is MESSIE.

Public Services

'This does not happen again': Investigation into Fred Again passport saga released

It comes after an increase in multi-year appropriations (MYAs) over eight years.

Auditor-General concerned scrutiny over Government spending has lessened

Watch: There's been a small pre-Budget boost for Coastguard and Surf Life Saving.

Govt announces multi-million-dollar boost for Surf Life Saving, Coastguard

Related video: Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Commissioner Andrew Coster announce the dedicated gang unit.

'Not anything new': Labour takes credit for National's gang task force

Dame Jacinda Ardern will remain an "integral part" of this initiative, as Patron of the Call.

PM Luxon announces big change to Christchurch Call, reveals future of Ardern's role

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has rejected North Korea's "aggressive rhetoric" towards New Zealand and its international partners.

Foreign Affairs

'Threatens peace and stability': Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric' towards NZ

Watch: The upcoming Budget will include $153 million in funding over four years for up to 50 charter schools.

Govt to convert 35 state schools to charter schools

Watch: Police have confirmed three new complainants have come forward with allegations against Mama Hooch rapists Roberto and Danny Jaz.

Number of people reaching out to sexual violence support service 'through the roof' since Mama Hooch trial

Ministers are washing their hands of making decisions about roading projects, handing the responsibility to the NZTA. Political reporter Amelia Wade explains.

Revealed: The roads set to be prioritised under Govt plan

Support for the Green Party has slumped.

Green Party scandals reflected in new poll as Govt maintains grasp on power

Watch: Defence Minister Judith Collins makes pre-Budget announcement.

Govt commits half a billion dollars for Defence Force pay and projects

Watch: New Zealanders are being urged to reduce power usage to avoid some parts of the country running out of electricity.

'Don't have the energy we need': Minister 'incredibly concerned' amid power cut warnings

Related video: The Government is amping up its beneficiary crackdown, telling MSD that sanctions must be more vigorously applied.

Govt announces new obligation for jobseeker beneficiaries

Watch: Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers her first pre-Budget speech.

Willis confirms public service savings target met

Watch: A gas shortage, combined with unreliable generation from wind and solar, has even prompted a power supplier to resume importing coal in order to keep the lights on.

'Grown-ups are in charge': Jones slams 'woke-riddled left' amid energy debate, Swarbrick fires back

"The Healthy School Lunches Programme will continue, alongside a new targeted programme for up to 10,000 two-to-five-year-olds in early learning services," David Seymour said.

'I've saved it': Seymour extends school lunch programme to under 5s at lesser cost

Watch: The Auditor General found errors with 2023's election vote count were caused by ineffective processes and improper risk management.

Lost ballot box and dual votes: Concerning report reveals why counting errors occurred in 2023 election

Related video: New allegations of inappropriate behaviour have surfaced against Green MP Julie Anne Genter, who's already facing disciplinary action.

The Green Party

Genter referred to Privileges Committee, Greens rule out stripping portfolio