The Documentary Edge Festival runs in Auckland from 10-21 April in Auckland at Q Theatre and 8 - 19 May in Wellington at Reading Cinemas Courtenay and The Film Archive. Over 60 films have been selected from New Zealand and across the World. They represent the best crop of documentary films from the past year. This year the Documentary Edge Festival is proud to screen a large number of Academy Award nominated and winning films.
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Watch: Train takes out oblivious [car] driver as they cross the tracks
Shocking footage of a recent collision between a train and a motorist who failed to stop at a level crossing has highlighted the need for improved awareness around railway tracks.
Car collides with property: wedged between house and retaining wall
Emergency services responded to an address on the North Shore where a car collided with a house.
Dog who ingested meth is on the mend
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Noah Lyles is the fastest man in the world
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Warning over new maths curriculum and car hits house | Morning Bulletin August 5, 2024
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Hawke's Bay boy with cerebral palsy walking unassisted after surgery
Seven-year-old Rocco Green needed walking aids to get around before he got Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy surgery in the US thanks to fundraising. Video / Ashlee Green
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day nine action
Niamh Fisher-Black and Kim Cadzow competed in the Women's Road Race while both Finn Butcher and Luuka Jones booked quarter-final spots. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Getty / Photosport
Northern Mystics claim back-to-back championships in one-goal thriller
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Focus Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following speech
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media following speech. Video / RNZ
Focus Live: PM Christopher Luxon delivers National Party conference keynote
PM Christopher Luxon delivers National Party conference keynote. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon keynote, boat capsizes in Riverton | Morning Bulletin August 4, 2024
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Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia wins Olympic Women's 100m Final
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia wins Olympic Women's 100m Final. Video / Sky Sport
World Drowning Prevention Day
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Watch: NZ Olympic results on Day 8
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NZ Mint's new Agoro series
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Dan Hooker confirms bout for UFC 305
Kiwi UFC lightweight Dan Hooker will fight Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305 in Perth. Video / Alyse Wright
Watch: Recap of week one of Philip Polkinghorne murder trial
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: a summary of the crown and defence cases and the evidence presented in week one. Video / NZ Herald
Growing Future Farmers at Omarama Station
Richard and Annabelle Subtil prepare agriculture’s next generation of farmers at Omarama Station. Video / Alan Gibson
Wellington ballerina accepted into the Paris Opera Junior Ballet
19-year-old Wellington ballerina India Shackel speaks about being accepted into the prestigious Paris Opera Junior Ballet. Video / Mark Mitchell
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day seven action
Our men's 49er crew have added a silver to New Zealand's medal haul. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Getty / Photosport
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Man assaulted and forced to eat pet food
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Polkinghorne jury shown video of Pauline Hanna using orange rope
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Du Val Group in interim receivership
The High Court has put Auckland apartment developer Du Val Capital Partners and other Du Val Group companies into interim receivership. Video / Alex Burton
Kea Kids: Kiwi talent behind the music for The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Gather ‘round y’all, for an exclusive interview by reporter Sam, whose mum Tami Neilson created brand new music for SpongeBob’s best squirrel friend in Saving Bikini Bottom!
Rowing 'super mums' win gold and abuse inquiry fallout | Morning Bulletin 2 August, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, rowing 'super mums' win gold, and the boss of Presbyterian Support Otago quits. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Photosport
Markets with Madison: Takeover talks
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Paris Olympics: Rowing medalists celebrate magical day with friends and family
New Zealand's medal-winning rowers reflect while celebrating with supporters. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day four action
The Black Ferns Sevens have claimed New Zealand's first medal at the Paris Olympic Games. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Australian Professor Hugh White on his concerns about Aukus and NZ
Emeritus Professor Hugh White of Australia National University talks to Audrey Young about why he thinks Australia’s Aukus deal will fail. Video / NZ Herald
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day six action
It's been a magical day for our New Zealand team with a triple medal haul at the rowing. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Getty / Photosport
Auckland 6yo Caiden MacGibbon gets his dream trip to Bluey’s World
Diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2022, 6yo Caiden fell in love with the cartoon Bluey’s World while in Starship gets his dream trip to Bluey’s World. Video | Carson Bluck
New e-scooter operator Ario has a riderless twist
Ario has launched its three-wheeled, self-driving e-scooters in West Auckland, and is aiming for citywide rollout later this year. Video | Michael Craig
Rotorua Mayor and councillor clash
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has been criticised for her handling of a discussion with Councillor Trevor Maxwell during a meeting. Video / Rotorua Lakes Council
Two workers on collapsed pylon had ‘no formal training’
Transpower has accepted the recommendations and findings of an independent investigation into the catastrophic pylon collapse. Video / NZHerald
'Flooding the internet': Latest Microsoft outage explained
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Watch: Moment man pushes passenger onto Tube tracks
A homeless man has been convicted of attempted murder for pushing a postman onto live Tube tracks at Oxford Circus in London. Video / British Transport Police