Power under pressure, exploding pagers in Lebanon plus jury to begin deliberations in Phillip Polkinghorne trial.
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GDP explained: What is it and why does it matter?
Business editor-at-large Liam Dann talks about GDP and explains why it matters. Video / Corey Fleming
Cold snap and exploding pagers | Focus Morning Bulletin September 18, 2024
Power under pressure, exploding pagers in Lebanon plus jury to begin deliberations in Phillip Polkinghorne trial.
Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am
Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied
Seven-year-old quad-drifter in stilettos!
Reporter Jessie stomps the catwalk with superstar Finlay Grey, a Westie biker with his own style shredding the dirt and putting the 'glamour to the pedal'.
Focus: Calls for change after Auckland construction site’s block walls collapse
Scaffolding and up to eight block walls, each around 3m high toppled over like dominoes on a site in Auckland’s Glen Innes on May 16. Video / Carson Bluck, Cheree Kinnear
Chris Hipkins speaks about the latest poll results
Chris Hipkins believes he has the backing of the Labour Party caucus as he prepares to jet off to the United Kingdom.
Polkinghorne case: A summary of the closing submissions from Crown and defence
The jury charged with deciding whether Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne murdered his wife is expected to begin deliberating soon.
Police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announcing the latest phases of several linked investigations that has led the police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group.
Commissioner on abuse claims
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has addressed claims of sexual abuse against former Cabinet minister Aussie Malcolm who died last week aged 83. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus Live: Police update investigation into the Comancheros
Police announcement on an investigation into the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang.
Tory Whanau on the cost of living crisis
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau says she is feeling the cost of living crisis. Video / Mark Mitchell
Wanaka St opening
Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora
More wild weather to hit the country
Thunderstorms, snow and strong winds are expected across the North Island.
Breanna Muriwai disappearance
Police guard property linked to search for missing woman’s remains after ‘deliberately lit’ fire
Breanna Muriwai search and chilly blast hits NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin September 17, 2024
Police search property in hunt for Breanna Muriwai's remains, wild weather hits parts of the country and suspect in Trump assassination attempt appears in court.
Special students give the Olympics a try at Try Games 2024
Olympic fever has hit Mt. Richmond and Rosehill Special Schools! Reporter Madeleine gets an exclusive preview of the prep for Try Games 2024.
MetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of September
MetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of September. Video / Metservice
Family appeal for more information after car rammed
A ute rams Jonzy Brandt's unoccupied car during a late-night hit and run in Hastings. Video / Supplied
Cellphone ban and patch laws | Focus Morning Bulletin September 16, 2024
Mount Albert Grammar hails cellphone ban, Waiheke Island vineyard’s $600,000 fine and the new gang patch law causing an uproar.
Markets with Madison: Super Fund
Our sovereign wealth fund is set to double in the next decade. How will its new CEO meet its growth demands? Video / Cameron Pitney
Kiwi hip hop kids show Raygun how it’s done
Reporter Grace checks out Aotearoa’s finest young hip hop teams as they battle it out at the Zespri AIMS Games 2024. Who will take the gold? Video / KKN
PM Christopher Luxon addresses Aussie Malcolm accusations
PM Christopher Luxon addresses revelations that former National Party minister Aussie Malcolm has been accused of historical child sex abuse.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
Stacey Jones joins Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB
Rugby league enthusiasts are in for a treat as Kiwis head coach Stacey Jones joins Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB live in the studio.
Medicinal cannabis concern, business travel to soar | Morning Bulletin 15 September, 2024
Concerns roadside testing unfairly penalises medicinal cannabis users. Business travel to soar in 2025. Criticism over private school funding for diplomats. Video / NZ Herald
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George Heard
Chicken and chickpea traybake
Traybakes are a great option for a nutritious family meal. Video / Fresh Media
Midnight Search for Missing Fisherman at Nine Pin
Last night, Papakura Coastguard volunteers along with Titirangi Volunteer Coastguard were paged at midnight to assist in the search for a fisherman reported missing off the rocks.
Health sector reforms and energy sector struggles | Focus Morning Bulletin September 14, 2024
Health sector reforms take place as the energy sector struggles. Country GDP is expected to drop as a result. A section of SH1 will be closed this weekend due to grid upgrades.
Matthew Ridge's new life in France
Matthew Ridge and David Ring open up on their new podcast. Video / Michael Craig
Brave Daisy Nicholl chats and plays despite missing a third of her skull
Three-year-old Daisy Nicholl had the missing part of her skull replaced this week. Video / Supplied
Meet the Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons
The Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ Herald
‘His presence was so pervasive’
Former National cabinet minister and Ngati Porou member Hekia Parata talks about Ngati Porou legend Sir Apirana Ngata. Video / Mark Mitchell
Almond and sage pesto pasta
It only takes a few minutes to prepare this easy pasta dish. Video / Fresh Media
Curious kiwi visits Russell home
The North Island brown kiwi managed to get in through the cat flap. Video / Brodie Stone
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September.
Focus Live: David Seymour speaks to media
Act leader David Seymour says he has asked the Ministry of Education to look into reports that teachers are taking lunches off students.
Snow hits the South Island
Parts of the South Island brace for heavy snowfall with orange warnings in place for parts of Otago and Canterbury. Video / Cam Winter, George Heard