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Ferry fleet future and princess’ cancer update | Focus Morning Bulletin September 10, 2024
KiwiRail fined over health and safety breaches, Auckland school responds after fake bomb stunt goes viral and the Princess of Wales shares an update on her cancer journey.
Donald Trump interview with NZ journalist on 9/11 anniversary resurfaces
A long-forgotten interview with Donald Trump on the first anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks has been aired for the first time on Whakaata Māori. Video / Te Ao
Adaptive football inspires a new wave of Kiwi Cristiano Ronaldos
Reporter Madeleine is at Eastern Suburbs AFC, where a special program makes kids of all abilities fearless on the football field. Sui!
Student dresses as terrorist for school's culture day
A video of the student throwing their backpack and shouting "Allahu Akbar" has gone viral.
$604 million boost to New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac
Christopher Luxon announced details of the Government's $604 million boost to the budget of New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon on the Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed he had not seen a draft of the bill at Cabinet today. Video / Mark Mitchell
The Chase's record-breaking £100,000 win
Two contestants have won the show's biggest-ever jackpot with a six-figure sum during a nail-biting final round. Video / ITV
Makorori grass fire disrupts State Highway 35 traffic
Traffic management was in place while firefighters dealt with a 30 metre by 50m blaze on Saturday evening. Video / Bruce Reid
Al-Madinah School and Zayed College for Girls in lockdown
Two South Auckland Islamic schools are in lockdown after receiving threats this morning. Video / NZ Herald
A Minecraft Movie | Teaser
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, “A Minecraft Movie". Video / Warner Bros Pictures
Churches oppose Treaty Bill and homicide investigations | Focus Morning Bulletin September 9, 2024
Treaty Principles Bill faces opposition from church leaders, SkyCity casino shuts its doors for the week and Police launch 11 homicide investigations.
Markets with Madison: Financial stability
Economic pain has forced the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates and introduce new lending regulations. How worried is the Deputy Governor about our financial system?
Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl LIX halftime show
Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl half-time show, the National Football League and Apple Music announced on Sunday. Video / Kendrick Lamar
Kea Kids News: Move over breakdancing, is underwater hockey the next Olympic craze?
Reporter Brooklyn is at Manurewa Pool with Kendra, a rangatahi on the Under-19 NZ Underwater Hockey Team! But what is underwater hockey, and more importantly, is it any fun?
Dolphins join Auckland Dragonboaters on their winter training in Waitemata Harbour
A pod of dolphins joined Auckland Dragon Boat Association paddlers on their regular Sunday morning training today. Video / Auckland Dragon Boat Association
Teen faces murder charge, fire in Otago, Russia drone attack | Morning Bulletin 8 September, 2024
Teen faces murder charge in Grey Lynn shooting. Fire contained in Otago farmland. Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald
Baked apples with walnuts and raisins
This baked apples recipe is old-fashioned but still a winner. Video | Fresh Media
A mother's lifelong battle with problem gambling
Rose, a mother of six discusses a lifetime of problem gambling. Video / Michael Craig
Teen amputee's recovery after boy racer crash
Amanda Carr and her son CJ from Ongaonga discuss CJ's recovery. Video / Paul Taylor
Kaipara mayor declines a moment of silence for Kiingi Tuheitia in council hui
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson declined a moment of silence for the late Kīngi Tūheitia in a council meeting on Wednesday morning, a day before the late Māori king was buried. V / WM
Spike in homicides, hospital cuts and wild weather | Focus Morning Bulletin September 7, 2024
A spike in homicides in Auckland City is nothing to be worried about, says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, as a new meth capital of the country is revealed and wild weather looms.
Cafe owner on Point Chevalier Rd traffic problems
Twisted Tomato cafe owner Nick Koch describes the challenge of running a cafe amid ongoing roadworks. Video / Michael Craig
"Significant problem": 230 anglers caught fishing in marine reserves around NZ
Official information obtained by the Herald details New Zealand's hotspots for poaching in fully protected marine reserves. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark Mitchell
My topical steroid withdrawal journey
Years of using topical steroids have resulted in a painful withdrawal journey. Video | Brodie Stone
Doctor makes history as the first pregnant contestant in Miss Universe New Zealand
Dr Deborah Lambie is the first pregnant contestant in Miss Universe New Zealand, aiming to compete in the global finals in Mexico in November. Video / Dean Purcell
Mike Hosking discusses his family's Oasis issue
Would you fly 18,000km to the United Kingdom just to take your teenager to an Oasis concert? Video / Newstalk ZB
Focus: Police update Grey Lynn shooting
Police update Grey Lynn shooting. Video / Michael Craig
New Māori Queen and Auckland homicide | Focus Morning Bulletin September 6, 2024
Police investigate Grey Lynn shooting, Ngā Wai hono i te pō expected to continue her father’s legacy and hearing aid costs put older Kiwis at risk.
Markets with Madison: Metlifecare
The third-largest retirement village operator has transformed in secret since it was bought by private equity in 2020. Will the better business find its way back the public market?
Armed police team searches a block of flats near the scene of the fatal Grey Lynn shooting
A person was detained after an armed police team searched a home on Great North Road, north of Tuarangi Rd. Video | Hayden Woodward
Head trauma didn't stop Fraser Sharp, ACC battle might
A massive head trauma at the age of 16 did not hold back former Paralympian Fraser Sharp but his ongoing battle with ACC might just break him.
Reports of a firearm discharged in Grey Lynn
Police were called to a Grey Lynn address following a report of a firearm being discharged. Video / Hayden Woodward
Nigel Latta reveals 'incurable' cancer diagnosis
New Zealand psychologist and author Nigel Latta has been diagnosed with inoperable, incurable cancer. Video / Nigel Latta
Near miss on road AT promised to fix
One motorist has caught a near miss on a dashcam from the Panmure Highway Bridge, where safety features on the road have broken. Video / Supplied
Thousands mourn the death of Kīngi Tūheitia
Thousands of mourners from across the country gathered today at Tūrangawaewae Marae for the funeral of Kīngi Tūheitia. Video / Carson Bluck / Chereè Kinnear
Israel Adesanya involved in verbal altercation on Auckland street
The UFC star was filmed telling a man to "walk away". Video | Supplied
All Blacks v South Africa: How to avoid another loss
What the All Blacks need to do to come away with a win in South Africa this weekend. NZ Herald's Liam Napier and Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave give their take.