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Air NZ flight dumps fuel after engine issue forces u-turn
An Air NZ flight to Hong Kong had to dump fuel as it turned back to Auckland Airport with an emergency engine fault. Video / Brock Fenwick
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Government to ‘flood’ cities with more housing
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has unveiled the Government’s plan to “flood the market’ with land for development in a bid to end New Zealand’s housing crisis. Video / Michael Craig
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Focus Live: Christopher Luxon and Matt Doocey speak to media
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey speak to the media. Video / NZ Herald
![Christopher Luxon live in studio with Kerre Woodham](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Christopher Luxon live in studio with Kerre Woodham
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham live. Video / Newstalk ZB
![Kiwi killed in California robbery and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin July 4, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Kiwi killed in California robbery and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin July 4, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, New Zealand tourist tragically killed in a California robbery, the Government’s plans for the housing market and voting to open in the UK.
![Matariki bonfires light up Hawke’s Bay as far as the eye can see](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Matariki bonfires light up Hawke’s Bay as far as the eye can see
Reporter Taromi is in Napier, where families from all over have turned out for the brand new Matariki tradition of gathering together and lighting bonfires on the beach.
![Homes from $49,500: House Me lowers prices of transportable residences](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Homes from $49,500: House Me lowers prices of transportable residences
Bryce Glover of House Me explains what you get for your money and who is buying. Video / Michael Craig
![Suspects run over 68-year-old NZ woman in US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Suspects run over 68-year-old NZ woman in US
A group of suspects led police on a cross-county pursuit after running over a 68-year-old NZ woman. Video / CBS News
![Focus Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford's education announcement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford's education announcement
Christopher Luxon & Erica Stanford make an education announcement. Video / NZ Herald
![Whakaata Māori prepares for $9.5m funding decrease](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Whakaata Māori prepares for $9.5m funding decrease
Whakaata Māori has announced a review of its organisational structure as it faces a $9.5 million funding decrease in the coming years. Video / Whakaata Māori
![Inside The Rovers: A Burning Desire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Inside The Rovers: A Burning Desire
Stephen Hoyle opens up on why he’s desperate to help Napier City Rovers to a sixth Chatham Cup title. Video / Neil Reid
![Tamariki shine as bright as Matariki in Far North’s Got Talent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Tamariki shine as bright as Matariki in Far North’s Got Talent
Reporter Tiari is in Kaitaia, where every year kids of all ages show their stuff in a massive talent show. But who will take the top prize?
![Hastings Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand demolition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Hastings Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand demolition
Demolition is set to be completed at the end of August. Video / Paul Taylor
![Focus Live: Paul Goldsmith speaks to media](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Focus Live: Paul Goldsmith speaks to media
Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald
![Focus: Wild weather causes disruptions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Focus: Wild weather causes disruptions
A dusting of snow is expected to settle on the Desert Rd today and occasional rain and strong winds will hit main centres.
![Focus: US Supreme Court gives presidents immunity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Focus: US Supreme Court gives presidents immunity
The US Supreme Court has ruled that former presidents are entitled to absolute immunity from prosecution for official acts taken while in office.
![Focus: Toddler killed after Oranga Tamariki gave judge ‘deficient’ report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Focus: Toddler killed after Oranga Tamariki gave judge ‘deficient’ report
A Coroner has released his findings into the death of a toddler and the man accused of his murder in 2015.
![Kāinga Ora Ora board shake-up and Trump’s partial immunity | Focus Morning Bulletin July 2, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Kāinga Ora Ora board shake-up and Trump’s partial immunity | Focus Morning Bulletin July 2, 2024
In this morning’s NZ Herald headlines with Chereè Kinnear, 5 Kāinga Ora board members resign, findings released over a tragic toddler incident and Donald Trump is granted partia
![How South Auckland kids’ lives transform shifting to Fox Glacier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
How South Auckland kids’ lives transform shifting to Fox Glacier
Reporter Jaykharn and his sister Jahdae are used to all the trappings of big city life. So what happens when their whanau takes on small town South Island living? We find out!
![How to choose a new life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
How to choose a new life
Retirement villages have a surprising amount of living options.
![Rideshare on three wheels](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Rideshare on three wheels
Self-driving e-scooter service Ario launching in West Auckland this Wednesday. Video / Ario
![Luxon outlines his Q3 action plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Luxon outlines his Q3 action plan
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon outlining his Q3 Action Plan at today post-Cabinet press conference. Video / Mark Mitchell
![Focus: Aucklanders react as fuel tax gets scrapped](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Focus: Aucklanders react as fuel tax gets scrapped
The regional fuel tax is gone but a new congestion charge could soon take its place.
![Ryan Bridge on Newshub's shutdown to his future at Newstalk ZB](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Ryan Bridge on Newshub's shutdown to his future at Newstalk ZB
Ryan Bridge discusses his thoughts to the shocking closure of Newshub with Paula Bennett on the Herald podcast "Ask Me Anything." Video / Ben Dickens
![Calls for new Defence Force planes & Biden faces criticism | Focus Morning Bulletin July 1, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Calls for new Defence Force planes & Biden faces criticism | Focus Morning Bulletin July 1, 2024
In today’s NZ Herald headlines with Chereè Kinnear, New Zealanders demand new Defence Force planes, a cold blast brings chilly weather predictions & President Biden faces scrutiny.
![Markets with Madison: Gold rush](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Markets with Madison: Gold rush
Santana Minerals has discovered more gold at a mine in Central Otago. With prices around record highs, could this fuel New Zealand’s next gold rush? Video / Alyse Wright
![Kea Kids News: Famous artist helps school with massive new mural](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Kea Kids News: Famous artist helps school with massive new mural
Reporter Arlo takes us to Ōwhiro Bay School where a group of students is having a whale of a time working with renowned artist Michel Tuffery to make a beautiful new mural. / KKN
![NY officer fatally shoots 13-year-old on ground](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
NY officer fatally shoots 13-year-old on ground
Video released late Saturday shows an officer in Upstate New York fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy who had been tackled to the ground. Video / AP
![Ruapehu rahui, close French election | Morning Bulletin 30 June, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Ruapehu rahui, close French election | Morning Bulletin 30 June, 2024
Rahui on Mt Ruapehu after climbing death. Down-to-the-wire French elections. Dead satellites threaten ozone layer. Video / NZ Herald
![Scott Robertson joins Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Scott Robertson joins Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson talks coaching philosophy, vision and takes your calls on Newstalk ZB.
![Biden concedes debate fumbles: the result of the debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Biden concedes debate fumbles: the result of the debate
President Joe Biden worked forcefully Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump. Video / AP
![US Debate, Chinese ties and Israel continues its attack| Focus Morning Bulletin June 29, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
US Debate, Chinese ties and Israel continues its attack| Focus Morning Bulletin June 29, 2024
Joe Biden and Donald Trump engaged in a live debate yesterday where Biden raised further concerns for his supporters, The IDF continues its push into Gaza, displacing thousands.
![Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehab](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Sarah Frizzell on near-death and rehab
Two years ago, Sarah Frizzell faced nearly losing everything. Now, she reflects on what went wrong and how she managed to overcome it all. Video / Dean Purcell
![Two people dead in Queenstown-Lakes District crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Two people dead in Queenstown-Lakes District crash
Two people died in a two-vehicle crash on Malaghans Road, Dalefield, Queenstown-Lakes District. Video / Supplied
![Could NZ defend itself from an invasion?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Could NZ defend itself from an invasion?
The NZ Army School of Artillery put personnel through their paces in various live-fire scenarios. But is it enough to defend ourselves? Video / Mike Scott
![Matariki drone show held over Rotorua lakefront](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Matariki drone show held over Rotorua lakefront
Thursday night’s Matariki drone show was an emotional experience for some of the thousands who huddled under the glow at the edge of Lake Rotorua. Video / Supplied
![Watch: Man flees after crashing truck into parked cars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Watch: Man flees after crashing truck into parked cars
A truck collided with parked vehicles last night on Gossamer Drive, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland. Video / Supplied
![Locals Only: MAYJUN - Silhouette](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Locals Only: MAYJUN - Silhouette
Auckland band MAYJUN are driving a pop-punk revival and winning fans in the process. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Focus: MP Simeon Brown announces Government's land transport plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Focus: MP Simeon Brown announces Government's land transport plan
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced the Government's policy statement on land transport. Video / Mark Mitchell