Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 March, 2022

20 Mar, 2022 06:46 PM

The Government looks at reducing Covid restrictions, new data shows where housing inflation has hit hardest and Russia’s assault rages on in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Liam Lawson grazes wall in first Formula 1 practice session

Liam Lawson grazes wall in first Formula 1 practice session

Liam Lawson had a close call with the wall at the beginning of the first practice session in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Video / Sky Sport

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Live from Auckland at the Hyatt hotel. Video / NZ Herald

Christopher Luxon calls Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'

Christopher Luxon calls Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'

The Prime Minister criticised the region’s councils for not submitting a proposal for a regional deal with the Government. Video / Mark Mitchell

Wellington castle for sale

Wellington castle for sale

The property is being pitched as a potential ambassador's residence. Video / Sotheby's

Putin reacts to ceasefire proposal and investors welcomed for summit | NZ Herald News Update

Putin reacts to ceasefire proposal and investors welcomed for summit | NZ Herald News Update

Vladimir Putin has signalled support for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, and overseas investors are welcomed on day two of the Infrastructure Investment Summit. Video / NZ Herald

Markets with Madison: Australian economy

Markets with Madison: Australian economy

Australia’s bounce back in underway thanks to rate & tax cuts, but companies are still under pressure with profits normalising and investors proving tough to please.

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Plans for the new Generator Pipiri Lane, Wynyard Quayside

Plans for the new Generator Pipiri Lane, Wynyard Quayside

This shows what Precinct Properties' new mass timber building on Halsey St will look like, once Hawkins has finished the construction work. Video / Generator New Zealand

Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks from Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit

Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks from Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit

The Prime Minister is holding a standup amid attempts to attract investment to New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald

Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspirations

Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspirations

Fontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell sat down with Emma Gleason before their incendiary show at Spark Arena. Video / Ben Dickens

Sound off Against Privatisation

Sound off Against Privatisation

Sound off Against Privatisation demonstration outside the National Party’s ‘Investment Summit’. Video / Michael Craig

Kiwi teen's tragic video before murdering sister

Kiwi teen's tragic video before murdering sister

Luke and Mali Bennett-Smith were seen laughing and joking in a video posted just months before Mali stabbed Luka to death.

Toni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principal

Toni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principal

Bruce Cunningham is retiring after 45 years of teaching. Video / Supplied

Dame Jacinda Ardern announces children's book

Dame Jacinda Ardern announces children's book

The illustrated book was inspired by Ardern's time parenting while Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Kea Kids News: Wheelchair basketball is a slam dunk for everyone

Kea Kids News: Wheelchair basketball is a slam dunk for everyone

Reporter Liana hits the court with Disability Sport Auckland, where these kids are taking basketball to the next level!

Scott Watson Parole Bid, Winston Peters' US Visit & White House heads Moscow | NZ Herald News Update

Scott Watson Parole Bid, Winston Peters' US Visit & White House heads Moscow | NZ Herald News Update

Scott Watson fights for parole, Winston Peters heads to the US, and White House officials push for a Ukraine ceasefire.

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Watch - 1400 staff moved into new $300m Beca House

Watch - 1400 staff moved into new $300m Beca House

Beca CEO Amelia Linzey tells of the benefits of moving into new headquarters and Precinct Properties' CEO Scott Pritchard on the company building the new Wynyard Quayside.

Peeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in House

Peeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in House

The Labour MP said he would do the haka again 'if it is the right cause'. Video / Julia Gabel

Young person dies after being hit by train in Matamata

Young person dies after being hit by train in Matamata

A young person has died after being hit by a train in the Waikato town of Matamata. Video / Maryana Garcia

Winston Peters questioned over NZ First constitution

Winston Peters questioned over NZ First constitution

NZ First leader Winston Peters deflected questions over whether the party's constitution reflected DEI values. Video / Jamie Ensor

Winston Peters says Ministry of Foreign Affairs won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’

Winston Peters says Ministry of Foreign Affairs won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’

Winston Peters is asked if he is comfortable with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs having a tikanga lead. Video / Mark Mitchell

Kaiapoi house fire

Kaiapoi house fire

A house fire in Kaiapoi, north of Christchurch, spread into a neighbouring property. March 12, 2025. Video / Supplied

Auckland woman on choosing between freezing eggs or embryos

Auckland woman on choosing between freezing eggs or embryos

Dr Olivia Stuart and Hayley Carville in an appointment room at Fertility Associates in Auckland. Video / Carson Bluck

Miracle as one-year-old baby trapped in 50ft well for 19 hours is rescued

Miracle as one-year-old baby trapped in 50ft well for 19 hours is rescued

This is the miraculous moment a one-year-old baby named Jesus was saved after being trapped in a 50ft (15m) well for 19 hours.

Ground staff unblock Air India plane toilet that caused emergency landing

Ground staff unblock Air India plane toilet that caused emergency landing

Ground staff unblocked an Air India plane toilet that caused an emergency landing. Flight AI126 bound for Delhi was forced to turn back to Chicago.

Air India flight suffers clogged TOILETS forcing emergency landing

Air India flight suffers clogged TOILETS forcing emergency landing

An Air India flight suffered clogged toilets, forcing an emergency landing after more than 10 hours of flying. The airline confirmed that flight AI126, bound for Delhi.

Ukraine Peace Talks Progress, Duterte Faces Trial, UK Ship Collision Arrest | NZ Herald News Update

Ukraine Peace Talks Progress, Duterte Faces Trial, UK Ship Collision Arrest | NZ Herald News Update

Ukraine peace talks advance, Duterte faces trial at The Hague, and UK police arrest a man over a deadly ship collision. Get the latest global news updates.

Epic sandcastle showdown takes over Orewa Beach

Epic sandcastle showdown takes over Orewa Beach

Who is the king of the sandcastle? Reporter Sebastian is in Orewa, where 30 teams of sculptors are shaping tonnes of sand into victory.

"They're actually enslaving people in those communities"

"They're actually enslaving people in those communities"

Head of the National Organised Crime Group, Greg Williams explains how the Mr Asia drug ring paved the way for NZ's methamphetamine problem. Video/Marty Melville - Edit/Ella Wilks

CCTV footage captures violent attack on recent immigrant

CCTV footage captures violent attack on recent immigrant

A man who recently moved to New Zealand was attacked by six people after a late-night supermarket trip. Video / Supplied

Video shows group of youths allegedly attacking man outside Auckland mall

Video shows group of youths allegedly attacking man outside Auckland mall

The incident was captured on camera and has been shared on social media.

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AdventureNEXT Fiji 2024

There's more to Viti Levu than meets the eye. Video: ATTA / Ulrika Larsson / Cédric Jean-Baptiste / Kristen Kellogg

David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group

David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group

Associate Education Minister David Seymour on food provider Libelle Group going into liquidation. Video / Mark Mitchell

Emotional haka for Ōrere Point Victim Sam Matue

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Emotional haka for Ōrere Point Victim Sam Matue

Grace Foundation whānau farewell their mate. Video / Michael Craig

NZ Herald Live: Question time

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NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time from Parliament

Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations

Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations in the public service. Video / Mark Mitchell

SH29 truck undertaking incident shocks driver

SH29 truck undertaking incident shocks driver

A truck undertakes a vehicle after being overtaken on State Highway 29 in the Bay of Plenty. Video / Supplied

More EV owners come forward as vandal victims

More EV owners come forward as vandal victims

Two more Aucklanders say their cars were targeted in the same way. Video / Supplied

John Tamihere on the loss of the Whanau Ora contract

John Tamihere on the loss of the Whanau Ora contract

John Tamihere speaks about the cancellation of his multi million dollar government contract

Dairy difficulties for free-trade deal with India and new expressway plans | NZ Herald News Update

Dairy difficulties for free-trade deal with India and new expressway plans | NZ Herald News Update

Dairy may prove to be a challenging sell for Christopher Luxon's free-trade deal with India and plans for a new Northland expressway have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald

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