Telecommunications companies were considered a defensive stock in a recession, but now they’re losing their Spark with investors.
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Milton’s devastation and Crown deficit | Focus Morning Bulletin October 11, 2024
Kiwis caught in Hurricane Milton’s devastation, Chris Luxon speaks out against Israel’s Prime Minister and how the Government’s books are looking amid challenging economic times.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is meeting for the first time with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi.
Hurricane Milton: 10 dead with more casualties expected
Millions affected by Hurricane Milton in Florida, which has caused catastrophic flooding and damage. 10 dead with more casualties expected. Video / AFP
Markets with Madison: Spark
Telecommunications companies were considered a defensive stock in a recession, but now they’re losing their Spark with investors.
How the new Rainbow's End CEO plans to transform the park
Rainbow's End CEO Susan Mudie talks about her goals for the park, and her drive to create an immersive theme park experience for the next generation. Video / Dean Purcell
Man critically injured after reported stabbing in Christchurch
A man has suffered critical injuries in a suspected stabbing tonight near McDonald’s restaurant on Memorial Ave, Christchurch. Video / George Heard
Man behind Buttabean Motivation closing down South Auckland food bank
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Hurricane Milton hits Florida with 200km/h winds
Officials warned the storm would be "deadly and catastrophic". Millions have already fled. Video / TVNZ
Finance Minister Nicola Willis addresses media on the Crown accounts for the year to June 2024
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Crown accounts underscore the need to restore discipline to public spending. Video / Mark Mitchell
Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding gives press conference on Manawanui sinking
Defence Minister Judith Collins and Rear Admiral Garin Golding speak about HMNZS Manawanui sinking. Video / Alyse Wright
A Mistake (2024) movie trailer
Elizabeth Banks and Rena Owen star in the new film by Christine Jeffs. A Mistake sees a surgeon grappling with the fatal fallout from a split-second medical decision.
Coastguard Tairua/Pāuanui unit story
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Hurricane Milton update from Orlando
AFP correspondent Daniel Stublen gives an update on Hurricane Milton from Orlando, Florida. Video / NZ Herald
Celebrate The Country with Emerson’s The Farmer’s Pour and Heartland Chips’ The Farmer’s Cut
Emerson’s and Heartland Chips celebrate The Country’s anniversary.
Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube on lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme
Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube speaks to Mike Hosking about the lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme. Video/ Newstalk ZB
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Divers describe eerie, distressing scene at site of sunken vessel
The Navy ship is leaking fuel from three separate places after hitting a reef and sinking over the weekend. Video / Supplied
Hurricane Milton hits and Police cut jobs | Focus Morning Bulletin October 10, 2024
Air New Zealand staffer sacked after bypassing Customs queue, Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida and why police are cutting more than 100 jobs.
Hurricane Milton: More than a million people ordered to evacuate
Hurricane milton hits florida, the storm surges of 3-4.5m are possible, alongside destructive winds and flash flooding.
Inside the Rovers: Fronting Up
Teenaged defender Jack Albertini talks about the special bond within Napier City Rovers and his rapid rise. Video / Neil Reid
MOTAT’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling
Motat’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling allows the public to adopt one of seven such vehicles. Video / Alyse Wright
Gift of sight for penguin
Melody the gentoo penguin has cataract removed. Video / Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's
Half a tonne of methamphetamine discovered concealed in steel beams
It's one of New Zealand's biggest ever methamphetamine hauls, worth more than $500 million.
Firearms licencing staff who OK'd Chch terrorist's application maintain there were no red flags
They say they were dealing with a very heavy workload at the time it was approved. Video / TVNZ
Wellington bakery chain shutting after 30 years, blames council roading changes
The Thorndon Quay Project has seen dozens of car parks removed to make space for a cycleway, angering local businesses.
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Divers describe eerie, distressing scene at site of sunken vessel
The Navy ship is leaking fuel from three separate places after hitting a reef and sinking over the weekend. Video / TVNZ
Mum of missing Marokopa children speaks to NZ Herald
Mum of missing Marokopa children says they are being used as pawns by fugitive father Tom Phillips. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Official cash rate decision: Reserve Bank cuts rates by 50 basis points to 4.75%
The Reserve Bank has today cut the official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 4.75%. Video / NZ Herald
Dramatic moment seriously ill patient winched to safety on cruise full of Kiwis
A French army helicopter carried a seriously ill passenger away from a P&O cruise near Mare, New Caledonia. Video / Supplied
Simeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiative
Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Mike Hosking about the initiative to cut driver licence wait times. Video / Newstalk ZB
Cliff Curtis explains why he's a 'debt-phobe'
Cliff Curtis explains why he's a 'debt-phobe' as he joins the advisory board of Bloxx, the new build-to-own company. Video / Bloxx
Retirement Commissioner on the need for homes for downsizing
Jack Tame talks to Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson about the need for more small homes for downsizing. Video / Newstalk ZB
Focus Live: Shane Reti announcing Plunket support for childhood immunisations
Minister Reti and Minister Costello will be announcing an initiative to expand the workforce able to deliver childhood immunisations.
Drug bust and Hurricane Milton | Focus Morning Bulletin October 9, 2024
One of New Zealand’s biggest drug busts uncovered, the new policy threatening 20 years behind bars for Kiwis in Bali and Florida braces for another ferocious storm.
American illustrator is drawing on memories for kids’ art workshop
Reporter Mackenzie talks to American artist Gary Baseman, who’s in Taupō to honour a very special person and help tamariki stay connected to lost loved ones through art.
Watch: Treaty Principles Bill debate replay
Act leader David Seymour will publicly debate his contentious Treaty Principles Bill for the first time tonight with iwi leader Helmut Modlik.
Way police handled Chch mosque terrorist's firearms licence application to come under close scrutiny
The second phase of the coronial hearing into the 2019 shootings, that saw 51 worshippers killed, is now underway. Video / TVNZ
'Likely preventable': Coroner's ruling over death of Dunedin student Sophia Crestani
It's been five years since the 19-year-old was fatally crushed in a stairwell pile-up at an overcrowded flat party. Video / TVNZ
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Specialist crew, equipment surging to Samoa
By this time on Wednesday, there will be around 100 personnel there, with one main mission – prevent an environmental disaster. Video / TVNZ