Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 August, 2022

15 Aug, 2022 07:16 PM

Gaurav Sharma's job on the line as PM calls caucus meeting, secret cameras record 50,000 Auckland drivers unlawfully using phones & significant rain forecast right through to the weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Grandparents' grief after 4-year-old's dog attack death in Katikati

Grandparents' grief after 4-year-old's dog attack death in Katikati

The grandmother and grandfather of Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan share their grief after the 4-year-old was killed in a dog attack in Katikati. Video / Ben Dickens

Empowering young people living with disabilities

Empowering young people living with disabilities

Recreate NZ helps young people with intellectual disabilities to gain independence and confidence to thrive. Video / Ayla Yeoman

Family, police speak after Ariki Rigby's murderer jailed for life

Family, police speak after Ariki Rigby's murderer jailed for life

Jimmy Heremaia will have to spend at least 12 years in jail before eligible for parole. Video / Neil Reid

Flaxmere supermarket set to open on Saturday

Flaxmere supermarket set to open on Saturday

Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at 7am at the Flaxmere Village Centre. Video / Rafaella Melo

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI robots, faces up to tariff threat

Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI robots, faces up to tariff threat

West Auckland-based Douglas Pharmaceuticals has installed 13 AI-controlled robots. MD Jeff Douglas on whether they're a threat to the firm's 700 human staff.

Treaty Principles Bill voted down and Trump keen for trade deals | NZ Herald News Update

Treaty Principles Bill voted down and Trump keen for trade deals | NZ Herald News Update

Treaty Principles Bill voted down at its second reading and Trump claims he wants new trade deals with all countries, including China. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Markets with Madison: Tariff turmoil

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Tariff turmoil

Volatility in stock and bond markets has surged following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement. Sean Keane explains why. Video / Alyse Wright

Space Studios will be performing at the World Dance Crew Champions this weekend

Space Studios will be performing at the World Dance Crew Champions this weekend

Space Studios rehearsing for the World Dance Crew Championships. Video / Ayla Yeoman

Young boy with tumour hosts garage sales for dream trip

Young boy with tumour hosts garage sales for dream trip

Nine-year-old Hone Hillman is fundraising to fly - for the first time - to visit his favourite cousin in Christchurch. Video / Michael Craig

On The Up: What Sport New Zealand is doing to ensure success at elite and grassroots level

On The Up: What Sport New Zealand is doing to ensure success at elite and grassroots level

Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle breaks down the sector's latest initiatives. Video / Alyse Wright

NZ Herald Live: Question time

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time and the Treaty Principles Bill vote

Rory McIlroy's daughter steals the show with long putt ahead of Masters

Rory McIlroy's daughter steals the show with long putt ahead of Masters

Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy stole the show at the Par 3 contest. Video / Masters/X.com

Pallbearers fall into grave

Pallbearers fall into grave

Pallbearers fall into grave after platform collapses. Video / 6 Action News

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media on tariffs

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media on tariffs

Christopher Luxon plans free-trade talks blitz as Trump changes tune on tariffs

Chinese restaurant shut down after pigeons served as 'roast duck'

Chinese restaurant shut down after pigeons served as 'roast duck'

Madrid police say the birds were taken off the street and killed in the kitchen. Video / Madrid Police

Behind the scenes at the Breast Cancer Cure, Tee's for a Cure photoshoot

Behind the scenes at the Breast Cancer Cure, Tee's for a Cure photoshoot

17 popular Kiwi designers have joined forces to raise money for vital Breast Cancer research in Aotearoa. Video / Cameron Pitney

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs

US hikes China tariffs and MP explains old posts after death threats | NZ Herald News Update

US hikes China tariffs and MP explains old posts after death threats | NZ Herald News Update

US hikes tariffs to China while pausing others and MP explains old social media posts following death threats. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Idaho police shoot knife-wielding teen with autism multiple times

Idaho police shoot knife-wielding teen with autism multiple times

Four officers from the Pocatello Police Department shot and injured a man outside a home in Pocatello after police said he was 'armed with a knife'.

Dominican Republic: What to know about the roof collapse at the Jet Set club

Dominican Republic: What to know about the roof collapse at the Jet Set club

At least 124 people have been reported killed after a roof in a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed.

Kea Kids News: Behind the scenes of Young Riders

Kea Kids News: Behind the scenes of Young Riders

Reporter Ale is in the arena with Matisse, a decorated show-jumper and one of the stars of TVNZ’s Young Riders, as she saddles up for a brand new season.

Green MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety

Green MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety

Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle admits political naivety in refusing to delete social media posts. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM unaware of MP’s ties to sect under FBI investigation

PM unaware of MP’s ties to sect under FBI investigation

Christopher Luxon is unaware of MP Hamish Campbell’s ties to a religious sect that the FBI is investigating over child sex abuse allegations.

Apartment fire closes Karangahape Rd

Apartment fire closes Karangahape Rd

Emergency services are responding to a fire in a central Auckland apartment this afternoon. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ Herald Live: Benjamin Doyle speaks publicly in wake of death threats over social media posts.

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Benjamin Doyle speaks publicly in wake of death threats over social media posts.

Green MP Benjamin Doyle is addressing, for the first time, the public reaction to some of their social media posts, which have prompted a series of death threats.

OCR Call: Reserve Bank makes rate decision amid tariff turmoil

OCR Call: Reserve Bank makes rate decision amid tariff turmoil

Liam Dann discusses the latest Reserve Bank rate decisions amid tariff turmoil.

Flying ferry

Flying ferry

Candela's CEO unveiled the third generation of his company's foiling technology, saying the company hopes to meet demand all over the world. Video / Candela Technology AB

Experts challenge Colossal’s dire wolf de-extinction claim

Experts challenge Colossal’s dire wolf de-extinction claim

Scientists dispute bioscience firm's claim of resurrecting extinct dire wolf.

Qantas 1960s TV ad

Qantas 1960s TV ad

Qantas is marking 60 years of flying jets to New Zealand and had released a collection of content from its official archives. Video / Qantas

Watch Live : Chris Quin taking listener questions with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham.

Watch Live : Chris Quin taking listener questions with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham.

Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin taking listener questions with Newstalk ZB's Kerre Woodham.

Global markets react to US tariffs and OCR cut expected | NZ Herald News Update

Global markets react to US tariffs and OCR cut expected | NZ Herald News Update

Trump adviser's feud as world responds to US tariffs and Reserve Bank expected to cut Official Cash Rate. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

Kea Kids News: Te Kūiti sheep take over the streets

Kea Kids News: Te Kūiti sheep take over the streets

Reporter Joni is in the sheep-shearing capital of the world, where the annual Great NZ Muster brings thousands of sheep together for the zaniest parade you’ve ever seen.

Paying it forward: Outset Ventures

New Zealand|trailblazers

Paying it forward: Outset Ventures

Sean Simpson and Mat Rowe made it big with LanzaTech. Now, with Outset Ventures, they are helping to foster and finance a new wave of "deep tech" startups.

Red Beach rescue

Red Beach rescue

Harlem Scalabrini describes how he tried to rescue a drowning man off Red Beach, north of Auckland.

Labour MP David Parker will resign from politics

Labour MP David Parker will resign from politics

Parker said he would leave Parliament “enthusiastic” for New Zealand and the Labour Party.

Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich

Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.

Willis gives tariffs briefing

Willis gives tariffs briefing

As the economy slides, the finance minister brief the country on the impact of tariffs. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 8th

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 8th

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 8th. Video / MetService

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