Focus Morning Bulletin: 02 May, 2022

1 May, 2022 06:30 PM

NZ Borders open to visa waiver countries, LAMP test trial begins, Auckland city gets busy with return to working from the office, new data regarding sea levels rising and financial boost for school attendance issues. Video / NZ Herald

UN votes on competing Ukraine resolutions as war enters fourth year

UN votes on competing Ukraine resolutions as war enters fourth year

The UN voted on competing Ukraine resolutions as US policy shifts, sparking tensions with European allies and Ukraine's Zelenskyy.

Hamas pauses all negotiations with Israel

Hamas pauses all negotiations with Israel

Hamas has suspended all negotiations with Israel after Tel Aviv blocked the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners despite Hamas freeing hostages.

Tourist arrested at Thai airport when 'cocaine falls from his pockets during tantrum'

Tourist arrested at Thai airport when 'cocaine falls from his pockets during tantrum'

A bungling British tourist lost his cool while going through airport security - before throwing a tantrum which allegedly caused cocaine to fall from his pocket.

Legendary singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

Legendary singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the legendary singer known for her heartfelt ballads, has died at 88.

Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

New Zealand|politics

Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking in the studio

Lake Rotokākahi protest as Tarawera sewerage project restarts

Lake Rotokākahi protest as Tarawera sewerage project restarts

Arrests have been made as work on a controversial pipeline resumed at a tapu Rotorua lake overnight. Video / Protect Rotokakahi

Pope Francis battle and “Outdated laws need to be looked at” | NZ Herald News Update

Pope Francis battle and “Outdated laws need to be looked at” | NZ Herald News Update

C: Pope Francis battles illness, childcare centres attendance rises and “outdated laws need to be looked at”.

Kea Kids News: Trolley fever sweeps Auckland as gumboots, cavemen, and moa race for glory

Kea Kids News: Trolley fever sweeps Auckland as gumboots, cavemen, and moa race for glory

Auckland’s epic Trolley Grand Prix is back after 10 years! Reporter St. John gets the inside scoop from the wackiest pit crews as they prepare to blaze the track.

See inside NZ’s biggest new supermarket: $100m Pak’nSave Highland Park

See inside NZ’s biggest new supermarket: $100m Pak’nSave Highland Park

Pak’nSave Highland Park is set to open on Tuesday morning. Video / Cameron Pitney

NZ Herald Live: National MP Andrew Bayly resigning

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: National MP Andrew Bayly resigning

PM accepts Andrew Bayly’s resignation as a Minister following an incident involving a staff member last week.

Man throws glass at Takapuna restaurant owner

Man throws glass at Takapuna restaurant owner

The man became aggressive with staff at El Humero before throwing a glass at the restaurant owner when he intervened. Video / Supplied

US mum forced to give up baby after IVF mix-up

US mum forced to give up baby after IVF mix-up

Krystena Murray is suing after another woman's embryo was implanted into her womb. Video / Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise

'He's out there - might do it again': Raging flames as arsonist hit Greenlane

'He's out there - might do it again': Raging flames as arsonist hit Greenlane

A firebug torched a car, tried setting fire to more, on a shared driveway on Kawau Rd about 1.30 last Monday morning. Police are trying to identify and find the culprit.

NZ Defence Spending, German Election & Pope’s Health | NZ Herald News Update

NZ Defence Spending, German Election & Pope’s Health | NZ Herald News Update

China fires live rounds near NZ, Germany’s snap election results, Pope Francis’ health, and Destiny Church news.

Markets with Madison: Rate relief

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Rate relief

Rate relief has arrived, ending two years of economic arrest. But banks may not pass on the cuts - Sean Keane explains why. Video / Alyse Wright

Kea Kids News: Exclusive behind the scenes of an All Blacks and Black Ferns commercial shoot

Kea Kids News: Exclusive behind the scenes of an All Blacks and Black Ferns commercial shoot

Reporter Filoialii is catching up with Black Ferns Alana and Chelsea Bremner, and All Blacks Scott Barrett and Ardie Savea, to find out who is the biggest Weet-Bix kid.

Policeman makes a splash in Manu World Champs

Policeman makes a splash in Manu World Champs

Constable Vincent Kahui makes a splash in the Z Manu World Champs qualifiers in Auckland.

Ngāti Ranginui head to Te Matatini

Ngāti Ranginui head to Te Matatini

Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Ranginui will represent Tauranga Moana at Te Matatini in New Plymouth this week. Video / Rosalie Liddle Crawford

Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement

Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement

David Seymour makes announcement. Video / NZ Herald

Monitoring of Chinese fleet continues, Cook Islands in spotlight | NZ Herald News Update

Monitoring of Chinese fleet continues, Cook Islands in spotlight | NZ Herald News Update

NZ and Australia troops continue to monitor Chinese fleet. Cook Islands/New Zealand relationship in spotlight. 'Dramatic' police operation in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

Rowan Simpson's top 3 tips for entrepreneurs - and 3 ways to be wrong

Rowan Simpson's top 3 tips for entrepreneurs - and 3 ways to be wrong

The author of "How To Be Wrong: A crash course in startup success" offers insider tips. Video / Alyse Wright

Hot property: The last New Zealand Firefighters Calendar

Hot property: The last New Zealand Firefighters Calendar

An iconic fundraiser is ending. Tony "Scottie" Scott reflects on 35 years of selling beefcake, brawn and bravery. Video / Michael Craig

Biceps and brawn: Classic scenes from the New Zealand Firefighters Calendar.

Biceps and brawn: Classic scenes from the New Zealand Firefighters Calendar.

History of New Zealand Firefighters Calendars.

Auckland FC's Louis Vestraete and Callan Elliott in studio with Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine

Auckland FC's Louis Vestraete and Callan Elliott in studio with Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine

Two of Auckland FC star players joined Jason Pine in studio to chat the A-League season so far and whether they can win the whole competition. Video / Cameron Pitney

Chinese warships in Tasman, suspicious church fires in Masterton | NZ Herald News Update

Chinese warships in Tasman, suspicious church fires in Masterton | NZ Herald News Update

Warships in Tasman raise concerns over Chinese relationship. Church fires in Masterton labelled suspicious. Luigi Mangione appears in court. Video / NZ Herald

New Zealander claims mistreatment by global dance company

New Zealander claims mistreatment by global dance company

Shen Yun says the allegations are "grossly distorted" and linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Video / Ben Dickens

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CEO Jolie Hodson on Spark's profit plunge - and what's next

Business|companies

CEO Jolie Hodson on Spark's profit plunge - and what's next

$1 billion was wiped off Spark's value today after a worse-than-expected result. Its chief executive fronts up. Video / Alex Burton

Man attacked outside his own restaurant while on the phone

Man attacked outside his own restaurant while on the phone

Chang Woo Lee received burn injuries after a man threatened him before splashing coffee across his face and chest. Video / Chang Woo Lee

Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix derby 3.0

Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix derby 3.0

Who will take out the third edition of the A-League Kiwi derby? What are the score predictions? What players will be key for each side? Video / Carson Bluck

Kiwi to swim Cook Strait for Ovarian Cancer New Zealand

Kiwi to swim Cook Strait for Ovarian Cancer New Zealand

Kiwi deputy principal Nick Edwards was moved to fundraise for Ovarian Cancer New Zealand after seeing his friend and colleague bravely endure the common cancer. Video / Supplied

Multiple people recovered from tank at Christchurch's Lyttelton Port

Multiple people recovered from tank at Christchurch's Lyttelton Port

Fire and Emergency crews have recovered multiple people trapped inside a tank, understood to be on a ship at Christchurch's Lyttelton Port. Video / George Heard

KFC opens pop-up fish and chippery in Mairangi Bay

KFC opens pop-up fish and chippery in Mairangi Bay

The two-day event will raise vital funds for Surf Life Saving NZ. Video / Sylvie Whinray

2025 NZ Rowing Championships - Day 5

2025 NZ Rowing Championships - Day 5

2025 NZ Rowing Championships - Day 5

Chris Luxon with Kerre Woodham | Newstalk ZB

Chris Luxon with Kerre Woodham | Newstalk ZB

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in studio with Newstalk ZB’s Kerre Woodham. Video \ Newstalk ZB

Markets with Madison: AI arms race

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: AI arms race

Companies are raising hundreds of billions of dollars to achieve AI supremacy. PrimerAI founder Sean Gourley says it’s not just a tech trend – it’s the only way to deter war.

Martin Henderson warns fans after woman scammed of $375k

Martin Henderson warns fans after woman scammed of $375k

Actor Martin Henderson takes a break from filming to warn Kiwis about romance scams using his name. Video / Martin Henderson

Six youths arrested after fleeing police across Auckland

New Zealand|crime

Six youths arrested after fleeing police across Auckland

Six youths have been arrested after fleeing police across Auckland, abandoning their stolen vehicle and trying to escape on foot. Video / Hayden Woodward

Judith Collins responds to Police Minister's "Peri-menopausal" comments

Judith Collins responds to Police Minister's "Peri-menopausal" comments

Labour's Jan Tinetti questions National's Judith Collins on Police Minister's "Peri-menopausal" comments.

Police armed with guns out blocking Karangahape Road

New Zealand|crime

Police armed with guns out blocking Karangahape Road

A bystander has described a sudden mass arrest by police on Karangahape Rd in Auckland this afternoon. Video \ NZ Herald

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