Phillip Polkinghorne today arrived with his sons, Ben and Taine Polkinghorne, as well as his sister Ruth as the Defence opens its case. Video / Carson Bluck
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Polkinghorne case: A summary of the Crown's case against murder accused
A summary of the case the Crown has presented in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne Video / Carson Bluck
Focus: Phillip Polkinghorne arrives at court with family
Phillip Polkinghorne today arrived with his sons, Ben and Taine Polkinghorne, as well as his sister Ruth as the Defence opens its case. Video / Carson Bluck
TVNZ posts $85 million after-tax loss
NZ Herald's Shayne Currie and Susie Nordqvist discuss TVNZ posting an after-tax loss of $85 million. Video / NZ Herald
Māori King dies and Auckland Uni stand-off | Focus Morning Bulletin August 30, 2024
In today's headlines, Kīingi Tūheitia passes away aged 69, Auckland University stand-off takes dramatic turn and volunteers gear up for Daffodil Day.
Markets with Madison: Air New Zealand
The airline’s annual net profit fell 65%. The CEO Greg Foran explains how the economy and engine issues are impacting its earnings. Video / Alyse Wright
Celebrity netball match for Daffodil Day
The Coast hosted a celebrity netball match ahead of Daffodil Day to raise money for the Cancer Society. Video / Cameron Pitney
The penalty for misusing disability car parks will increase from $150 to $750
The Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says misusing car parks for disabled people is the “epitome of arrogance” and the penalty will rise from $150 to $750.
Seasonal workers gather to pray for colleagues killed in crash
Pacific Island seasonal workers from around the Bay of Plenty gathered in remembrance of the three men killed in a crash in Ramarama on Monday. Video / Sooupu RSE - Samoa
Green MP Darleen Tana heads to court
Darleen Tana challenges the Green party's attempt to remove her from Parliament, securing an injunction. Video / Carson Bluck
Ricardo Menendez-March speaks to media
Ricardo Menendez-March speaks to media live in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Air New Zealand reveal financial results
Air New Zealand’s underlying profit has dived, more than halving to $222 million. Video / Air NZ
Man sought after pouring hot coffee on infant
A man was caught on CCTV running away after a baby was doused with hot coffee in a Brisbane park. Video / Queensland Police Service
Police speak to media about Comancheros bust
Police have arrested every patched member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros. Video / NZ Herald
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power cast on why NZ is still the heart of the production
Entertainment editor Jenni Mortimer chats to the cast ahead of the season 2 premiere and finds out just how much they miss us. Video / Supplied
Tana heads to court and Paralympics under way | Focus Morning Bulletin August 29
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, former Green MP Darleen Tana heads to court, concerns over Health NZ job cuts and Paralympics under way in Paris.
Inside the Rovers: Bill and Ben’s Big Day
Inside the Rovers: Bill and Ben’s Big Day. Video / Neil Reid
Green Bay resident fights against new housing development
Green Bay resident Tomasz Malarczyk is challenging a new housing development that plans to install a wastewater pipe through his property. Video / Dean Purcell
Green Party faces prospect of court injunction
Chlöe Swarbrick says the party may face a court injunction as it decides whether to use the waka-jumping law to expel independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.
Wild brawl breaks out in Tauranga Sikh Temple
A wild brawl erupted inside a Tauranga Sikh Temple and spilled into a nearby mall where swords were used - at least one injured person is in hospital.
Focus Live: Green Party gives update on Darleen Tana
Focus Live: Green Party give update on Darleen Tana
Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs
Defence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark Mitchell
Jury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne watch footage captured inside Auckland Eye
The jury in Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial has viewed footage from October 17, 2020, showing three people, including one believed to be Polkinghorne, entering Auckland Eye.
Investigations into horror crash, Oasis are back | Focus Morning Bulletin August 28
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, investigations into horror crash continue, Wellington looking at beam e-scooter issues and Oasis are back together.
"Horrific": The harmful content two researchers accessed on school-issued iPads
Jo Robertson and Holly Brooker conducted an experiment at six different primary schools in Auckland. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Getty
Car crashes into Auckland Central apartment building
Three people were hurt after a car crashed into an apartment building on Vincent St in Central Auckland on Tuesday evening. Video / John Weekes
Gangs in New Zealand
A brief history of the gangs in New Zealand and where they hail from.
New Zealand Herald Premium live panel: Inside the Gangs
Inside NZ's gangs - an exclusive insight into how they operate and the new law to ban patches.
Head Hunters set to forfeit $15m in assets following Judge's landmark ruling
Rob Lemoto, Jared Savage and Shayne Currie discuss the ruling that will see Head Hunters forfeit $15 million of profits, including their gang headquarters in Ellerslie.
Police give update after fatal Ramarama crash
Police provide update following fatal Ramarama crash.
Luxon on overturning court ruling & Justice Minister's comments on seafood industry
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is quizzed on Govt plans to overturn a Court of Appeal decision that made customary title easier to get. Video / Mark Mitchell
New Zealand Herald Premium live panel: Inside the Gangs
Inside NZ's gangs - an exclusive insight into how they operate and the new law to ban patches
PM heads to Tonga and SH1 reopens after fatal crash | Focus Morning Bulletin August 27
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, SH1 reopens after fatal crash, Uber ruling benefits all drivers and PM heads to Tonga.
Expansion at Westgate
The expansion includes a new Foodie Asian supermarket opening on 29th August, a data centre and vast new big-box shopping outlets. Video / Chris Keall
Government to fast-track consent process for new liquified natural gas terminal
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces the Government is to fast-track the consent process for a new liquified natural gas terminal. Video / Mark Mitchell
Young Indian chef’s middle and ring fingers cut off during roag rage event
Gagon Dhamijaas middle and ring fingers of his right hand were severed by a man in a shocking highway attack near Otahuhu. Video | Michael Craig
Southern right whale in Northland
This southern right whale spotted at the entrance of Whangārei Harbour on August 22 is a promising sign for the species. Video / Alan Hall
Crash involving truck closes all lanes of State Highway 1
Multi-vehicle crash involving truck closes all lanes of State Highway 1 in South Auckland near Bombay. Video / Richie Maori Dread Taka
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th of August - 27th of August
MetService Severe Weather Warning: 26th of August - 27th of August. Video | Metservice
Focus Live: Government holds post-Cabinet press conference
Government post-Cabinet press conference