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Hikoi arrives at parliament | NZ Herald News Update
Anticipation as the Hikoi arrives at parliament, Struggles for Kiwi job seekers and 61% drop in ram raids.

Hīkoi heads for Parliament and leaders meet at Apec summit | NZ Herald News Update
Hīkoi heads for Parliament, leaders meet at Apec summit and Russian missiles put Poland and Hungary on edge.

Biden & Trump shake hands and Coldplay “amazing a must see show” | NZ Herald News Update
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have pledged a smooth transition of power and rain didn't dampened the spirits of concert goers at last night's first Coldplay show at Eden Park.

PM's apology criticised by some abuse survivors and Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi hits Auckland
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's apology is not being accepted by some survivors of abuse in care and Auckland harbour bridge lanes are set to close for Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi.

Government to apologise to state abuse survivors | NZ Herald News Update
Government to apologise to state abuse survivors, calls for improvements to the West Coast highway. Video / NZ Herald

War on the treaty principles bill as cannabis is used in the workplace | NZ Herald News Update
The human rights commission disagrees with the treaty principles bill, cocaine and cannabis are increasingly being used in the workplace as we get sun for the weekend.

Gaza civilians trapped, freedom camping rules & record low road toll | NZ Herald News Update
Can kiwi bank compete with Aussie banks?, 100,000 Trapped as Israeli Tanks Advance in North Gaza, Westland freedom camping changes, and NZ's lowest-ever Labor weekend road toll.

Bus attack suspect on the run & America’s Cup in Barcelona Uncertain | NZ Herald News Update
Auckland bus attack leaves one dead, America's Cup future in Barcelona uncertain, and NZ PM discusses a royal visit with King Charles.

Govt Steps in for Wellington Council & Yanfei Bao Trial Updates | NZ Herald News Update
Govt intervention, police shortage, gang arrests, youth justice issues, real estate trial, and new school lunch programme.

Focus Live: Shane Reti announcing Plunket support for childhood immunisations
Minister Reti and Minister Costello will be announcing an initiative to expand the workforce able to deliver childhood immunisations.

Focus: Sighting of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children
Enquiries are continuing after the first confirmed sighting of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children together.

Manawanui sinking and rates revolt | Focus Morning Bulletin October 7, 2024
Ripple effects hit after Navy ship’s sinking, clean-up efforts get under way in Dunedin and how one Wellingtonian is boycotting the city’s rates increase.

Focus: Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop on Fast-track Approvals Bill
Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop announcing the Government’s fast-track projects. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after fire took hold of the listing vessel, which ran aground near Upolu, Samoa.

Weather to ease in Dunedin, Gail Maney conviction quashed | Focus Morning Bulletin October 5, 2024
The weather is set to ease in Southland as MetService changes its warning from red to yellow. Wrongfully convicted Gail Maney has had her conviction quashed.

Deaf teen pushes for change in access to disability funding
17-year-old student Felix Shaw is leading the charge to get clearer guidance on funding for hearing aid batteries. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens

Business leaders optimistic and US VP debate | Focus Morning Bulletin October 3, 2024
How senior business leaders are feeling, moves to restore confidence in Auckland’s rail network and why Air New Zealand is cutting back on domestic services.

Conflict in the Middle East
Missiles follow Israeli ground operation in Lebanon as sirens sound across Israel.

Dargaville crime and Middle East conflict | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2024
Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.

ADHD link to drug use and Interislander saga | Focus Morning Bulletin October 1, 2024
Concerns grow over the link between ADHD and drug use, shocking footage emerges of crash in Auckland, and the Prime Minister hints at a solution for Interislander’s woes.

Kim Dotcom’s extradition and haka world record | Focus Morning Bulletin September 30, 2024
Kim Dotcom's surrender order on pause, nitrous oxide abuse in New Zealand on the rise plus New Zealand sets the new record for the largest haka.