The international superstar may have inadvertently created a new kīwaha or Māori saying/idiom after accidentally mispronouncing a Māori phrase on air. Video / BBC Radio 1
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Inside the Rovers: Better Than Before
Napier City Rovers captain Jim Hoyle on the upcoming National League campaign and a special family milestone. Video / Neil Reid
Chocolate Dreams have come true for one Christchurch kid
Amateur chocolatiers from all over NZ fight it out in the annual Chocolate Dreams flavour contest! Reporter Penny takes us to the judges and we find out the Junior category winner.
Hollywood actor John Travolta spotted flying out of Queenstown Airport
US actor John Travolta has been spotted jetting out Queenstown on September 4, 2024 after spending most of the past week in the South Island resort town. Video | Supplied
Labour leaders farewell Kīngi Tūheitia
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins and former PM Helen Clark remember Kīngi Tūheitia and the role of the Kīngitanga.
Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden is working ahead of schedule to drive sector change
The Commerce Commission is planning an inquiry into the Grocery Industry Competition Act. Video | NZHerald
Bird of the Year voting is open
Voting in Forest and Bird’s Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau – Bird of the Year 2024 opened on September 2 and closes at 5pm, September 15. Video / NZ Herald
Politicians pay respects to Māori King Tūheitia
Numerous politicians were among the crowd at Tūrangawaewae Marae to mourn the passing of Māori King Tūheitia.
Car hits power pole, electricity out in Onehunga
A vehicle collided with a power pole on Onehunga Mall Road, causing a power outage in the suburb of Onehunga. Video / Hayden Woodward
Gang law concerns and Ukraine attack | Focus Morning Bulletin September 4, 2024
In today’s headlines, concerns over new gang laws revealed, Ukraine suffers its deadliest attack, and visitor levy hikes.
Civil Aviation Authority orders independent review into workplace culture
Management at the Civil Aviation Authority have ordered an independent review into workplace culture following an investigation by the Herald. Video | Cameron Pitney | Ben Dickens
GPs warn of primary care collapse in New Zealand
A group representing GPs has issued a bleak assessment of the state of primary care in New Zealand. Video | Corey Fleming | Ben Dickens
Kea Kids News: Kid’s musical theatre talent overcomes bullying, Tourette’s, and more
Boston Davis is a force on the theatre stage! Reporter Charlotte interviews Boston about the challenges he’s conquered to make his dreams a reality, and where he’s headed next.
Who will be the Māori King's successor?
As the country mourns the death of Kīngi Tuheitia, Attention is slowly turning to who will be his successor. Video | Carson Bluck, Chereè Kinnear
Tūrangawaewae Marae kitchen in full swing for Māori King Tūheitia's funeral
With the passing of the Māori King Tūheitia, the kitchen at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia is a hive of action for the thousands paying their respects.
Focus: Transport Minister announces lift to speed limit on Kāpiti Expressway
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced a lift for the Kāpiti Expressway speed limit, from 100kph to 110kph. Video / Mark Mitchell
The impact of drought in the Hurunui district
Farmers in the Hurunui District talk about how they’re tackling the ongoing drought. Video | RNZ
How should NZ navigate growing US/China tensions?
Liam Dann sits down with Dr Darren Lim, Senior Lecturer in International Relations Australian University. Video / NZ Herald
Drone rains down molten thermite on Ukrainian battlefield
Video shows an unmanned aerial vehicle setting alight a line of trees with a substance that is hot enough to melt steel. Video / Fair Use
Financial stress and Cathedral Cove reopening | Focus Morning Bulletin September 3, 2024
Young Kiwis show signs of financial resilience, East Coast iwi gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae and work gets under way to reopen Cathedral Cove.
Market Watch: Risks to watch as we head into Wall Street’s high crash zone
Business editor-at-large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds CIO and founder Mike Taylor about risks to watch as we head into Wall Street’s high crash zone. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Waikato boy gives new shine to old tractors
While most 12-year-olds have a massive Hot Wheels collection, Max has built a massive tractor collection, and he’s fixed them all himself! Video / Kea Kids News
Loved ones remember slain scientist Stephen Thorpe
Around 200 people gathered to remember Stephen Thorpe, a highly regarded scientist who was killed in Blockhouse Bay. Video / Dean Purcell
Focus: Simeon Brown presents National Land Transport Programme
Transport Minister Simeon Brown presented the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus Live: Simeon Brown presents 2024-27 National Land Transport programme
Simeon Brown presents 2024-27 National Land Transport programme
Forensic teams and cordons remain in Onehunga
Forensic teams and cordons remain in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga where a man was shot dead. Video / Jason Dorday
‘Do the right thing’: Police to those who know who killed Ariki Rigby
Detective Senior Sergeant James Keene talks to the Herald about Ariki Rigby homicide case. Video / Neil Reid
Boy dies following assault in Hamilton
A child has died overnight following an attack on a group in the Hamilton suburb of Bader. Video / NZ Herald
Doctors’ wait times and coffee costs | Focus Morning Bulletin September 2, 2024
In today’s headlines, desperate Ōtara patients queue in the cold for hours, housing market heats up and coffee costs spark debate.
Celebrity Treasure Island sneak peek
Celebrity Treasure Island will be returning to our screens on September 9 for its sixth season, this time with new co-host Lance Savali. Video / TVNZ
Markets with Madison: Fuel future
Channel Infrastructure at Northland’s Marsden Point is now an import fuel terminal. Video / Alyse Wright
South Africa Rugby sorry for haka disruption at Ellis Park
In a statement, SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer said it was down to “timekeeping challenges” and “simple human error”. Video / Sky Sport
Julian Dean donates Tour de France bike to raise money for Parkinson's New Zealand
Julian Dean chats with Budgie Woods, recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, about why he wants to donate his Tour de France bike to charity. Video / Supplied
Kea Kids News: Little Ref is making big calls on the rugby pitch
Arthur Rickard is one of the youngest rugby refs in NZ! Reporter Mason takes us to Tauranga, where Arthur proves 13 is plenty old enough to be tackling his referee goals.
New Zealand's GP crisis
Patients in Auckland's Ōtara are queuing in the cold from 6am to see a doctor. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah / Corey Fleming
Arrest made in Constellation Drive
Armed Police have stopped a car and two people were arrested in Constellation Drive and Atlas Place in Rosedale in Auckland. Video / Supplied
Multi vehicle crash at Newton off ramp
A crash involving multiple vehicles has blocked the Southern motorway causing traffic to exit at Newton and blocking all lanes. Video / Supplied
Homicide investigation launched in Onehunga
Homicide investigation launched in Onehunga. Video / Hayden Woodward, Alex Burton
Arrest in Mt Wellington stabbing, PM pays respects to Māori King | Morning Bulletin 1 September 2024
Arrests made in Mt Wellington stabbing. PM pays respects to Māori King Tūheitia. 48 Palestinians dead in latest Israel bombing. Video / NZ Herald