Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 May, 2022

22 May, 2022 07:42 PM

PM jets to the US but why she might not meet the President, how a tight job market is impacting salaries and what an Albanese win means for NZ in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Return of the moa

Return of the moa

Sir Peter Jackson is backing de-extinction plans to bring the South Island giant moa back from the dead. Video / Colossal Biosciences

Roblox decoded

Roblox decoded

Reporter Nikolaius is at Skill Samurai where kids are taking control, creating original Roblox games with the power of coding.

Golden retriever rescued after being stuck on a cliff

New Zealand|christchurch

Golden retriever rescued after being stuck on a cliff

Two-year-old golden retriever Remmy rescued after being stuck on a cliff for two hours. Video / George Heard

All Blacks captain out with torn calf

All Blacks captain out with torn calf

Scott Barrett will miss the rest of the All Blacks’ test series against France after the 31-27 win in Dunedin. Video / Mark Mitchell

10 best blockbuster movies you need to watch before you die

10 best blockbuster movies you need to watch before you die

NZ Herald’s Jenni Mortimer and Mitchell Hageman on the top blockbuster movies you need to see before you die. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Hipkins criticises COVID response inquiry and US pushes for Gaza ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update

Hipkins criticises COVID response inquiry and US pushes for Gaza ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said the inquiry into NZ's Covid 19 response provides a platform for conspiracy theorists; the US government pushes for ceasefire in Gaza.

Air NZ launches Dream Seats campaign

Air NZ launches Dream Seats campaign

Air NZ's latest campaign is giving more than 100 Kiwis the chance to win free flights to help them achieve a goal, ambition or opportunity. Video / Supplied

NZ food-tech firm aims to reshape nutrition landscape

NZ food-tech firm aims to reshape nutrition landscape

Radix aims to transform nutrition with data-driven, nutrient-packed meals for mainstream retail expansion.

Labour’s Deborah Russell fires up at supporter of contentious bill

Labour’s Deborah Russell fires up at supporter of contentious bill

She told the submitter that she had a 'PhD in political theory'.

Expert weighs in on new interstellar object entering our solar system

Expert weighs in on new interstellar object entering our solar system

A new asteroid enters our solar system. It's a rare phenomenon, so how many of them are there up there? Video / Herald NOW

Elon Musk plans to launch new America Party

Elon Musk plans to launch new America Party

Ted Zorn from Massey University breaks down Elon Musk's plans to launch new America Party. Video / Herald NOW

The Velvet Sundown AI generated band

The Velvet Sundown AI generated band

Tech Journalist Peter Griffin chats the future of AI generated art with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Updates on the Stewart Island death

Updates on the Stewart Island death

Mike Thorpe NZ Herald Senior Reporter gives an update on the Stewart Island death

Stocks slide as Trump Reveals tariffs

Stocks slide as Trump Reveals tariffs

Stocks slide as Trump Reveals tariffs, Garth Bray from BusinessDesk on Herald Now

Labour leader Chris Hipkins Live on Herald Now

New Zealand|politics

Labour leader Chris Hipkins Live on Herald Now

Labour leader Chris Hipkins on Covid inquiry, Tāmaki Makaurau, banks and tax. Video / Herald NOW

Takapuna Golf Course: Auckland Council confirms controversial flood prevention plan

Takapuna Golf Course: Auckland Council confirms controversial flood prevention plan

Auckland council’s flood prevention plan could cut Takapuna Golf Club in half — but one club spokesperson says it doesn’t have to be that way.

Youth camp confirms 27 dead in Texas flood

Youth camp confirms 27 dead in Texas flood

Rescuers in Texas continue the search for dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash floods that killed more than 80 people. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald News Update: July 8, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 8, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 8, 2025

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder

Criminal psychologist on the mushroom trial - why were we all so fascinated / what could have driven her to do it? Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: June 23, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: June 23, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: June 23, 2025

Multimillion-dollar building project under way at Saint Kentigern College in Pakuranga

Multimillion-dollar building project under way at Saint Kentigern College in Pakuranga

Footage showing a multimillion-dollar building project taking shape at Saint Kentigern College in Pakuranga. Video / Saint Kentigern College

Everything is awesome on World Play Day!

Everything is awesome on World Play Day!

Kindness Collective says kids should play more, and we agree. Reporter Louie is at Westfield Newmarket, where tamariki are celebrating World Play Day with epic LEGO builds.

Car submerged in Christchurch’s Avon River

Car submerged in Christchurch’s Avon River

Emergency services are at the scene of a submerged car in Christchurch’s Avon River.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson speaks to media

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson speaks to media

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said his side would focus on improving their finishing in the days before the second test in Wellington.

Jury finds mushroom cook guilty of murders and Covid inquiry continues | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Jury finds mushroom cook guilty of murders and Covid inquiry continues | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

Jury finds mushroom cook guilty of murders, Texas flooding death toll climbs and Covid inquiry continues.

Newstalk ZB’s Heather du Plessis-Allan tries Woolworths' new 'tearless' onions

Newstalk ZB’s Heather du Plessis-Allan tries Woolworths' new 'tearless' onions

The new onion variety is a first for the New Zealand market.

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty of murder

The Australian woman accused of murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms has been found guilty on all charges.

Acting PM David Seymour believes banks are paying their fair share of tax.

Acting PM David Seymour believes banks are paying their fair share of tax.

The Act leader responded to questions about it emerged the Finance Minister was assessing banks' tax settings. Video / Mark Mitchell

Regulation Minister David Seymour responds to questions about opposition to his new bill.

Regulation Minister David Seymour responds to questions about opposition to his new bill.

As the Regulatory Standards Bill goes before a select committee, Seymour responded to some of the criticism. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to media

David Seymour speaks to the media on the Regulatory Standards Bill, with the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee hearing the first day of oral submissions.

Lego Masters Australia: Grandmasters of the Galaxy - Trailer

Lego Masters Australia: Grandmasters of the Galaxy - Trailer

Legendary brick builders from around the world compete for the title of Grandmaster of the Galaxy in the new series airing on Three. Video / Warner Bros. Discovery

NZ Herald Live: All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson speaks to media

All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson speaks to the media

FamilyBoost: Government tweaking flagship tax policy, changes to impact ‘tens of thousands’

FamilyBoost: Government tweaking flagship tax policy, changes to impact ‘tens of thousands’

The Government is tweaking its flagship family tax policy by increasing the maximum refund amount and lifting the income threshold. Video / Mark Mitchell

Who is Miss Universe New Zealand 2025?

Who is Miss Universe New Zealand 2025?

Miss Universe NZ winner Abby Sturgin speaks to Ryan Bridge on her double life as a dedicated frontline police officer and pageant model. Video / Herald NOW

Parachute First Aid: Tailored kits for families

Parachute First Aid: Tailored kits for families

Kate Mounter Founder of Parachute First Aid on her tailored kits for families.

Bonnie Jansen and Christopher Reive give a sports update

Bonnie Jansen and Christopher Reive give a sports update

NZME sports reporters Bonnie Jansen and Christopher Reive give a sports update. Video / Herald NOW

OCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank hold or cut again?

OCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank hold or cut again?

Jenée Tibshraeny NZ Herald Wellington Business Editor on the OCR announcement on Wednesday.

Deputy PM David Seymour speaks to Ryan Bridge

New Zealand|politics

Deputy PM David Seymour speaks to Ryan Bridge

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to Ryan Bridge in the HeraldNow studio. Video / Herald NOW

Phase two of the Covid Royal Commission of Inquiry begins today

Phase two of the Covid Royal Commission of Inquiry begins today

Grant Illingworth KC spoke to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about the second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry.

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