This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus - the latest on the shooting of a Police dog and officer injured in Porirua, we look at why Pop superstar Prince was widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of his era and This is the horrifying moment a freak tornado sweeps a child into the air
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Warriors suffer tough loss to Canberra
The One NZ Warriors failed to secure the win last night in a tough battle against the Canberra Raiders. Video / Sky Sport
'Largest IT outage in history', more calls for Biden to quit | Focus Morning Bulletin July 20, 2024
Yesterday experienced what is being labelled as the 'Largest IT outage in history' Meanwhile one in ten Democrats call for action from US President Joe Biden.
Air New Zealand’s Kiri Hannifin: ‘I live in my own skin - it’s pretty much all I’ve got’
Air NZ chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer talks about her role. Video / Dean Purcell
Worldwide chaos due to global IT outage
The issue is believed to have been caused by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, and has affected transport, flights, banks and supermarkets around the world. Video / CNBC
NZ Government's New Plan to Fix Potholes on State Highways
Transport Minister Simeon Brown on NZ Government's new strategy for pothole repair, ensuring safer and faster roads for everyone. Video / Michael Craig
All Blacks Captains Run in San Diego
Scott Barrett speaks in sunny San Diego ahead of their test against Fiji. Video / Bonnie Jansen
Olympics fever hits Paris
The sporting action begins in just a few days, ahead of the opening ceremony on Saturday morning. Video / NZ Herald
Mood lighting on a Qantas A350
How Qantas is getting the lighting right for future Project Sunrise flights. Video / Qantas
MetService National Weather: 18th - 22nd July
MetService National Weather: 18th - 22nd July.
Yanfei Bao one year on and SkyCity closure | Focus Morning Bulletin July 19, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, it’s one year since Yanfei Bao’s disappearance, SkyCity casino to close for five days and tough news for those on the job hunt.
Roadside drug testing could impact innocent people
The Government's plans to introduce random roadside drug testing could harm Māori and mentally ill drivers according to The Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis party. Video / Whakaata Māori
Currency control?
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is considering launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This episode explores why and how it could work.
Farming for the future
Hawke's Bay's Thomsen family rise from the mud after Cyclone Gabrielle
Casey Brady is determined to walk again after paralysing 2017 accident
Bay of Plenty woman Casey Brady's story of resilience and determination to walk again after a motocross accident left her paralysed.
Mike Lane was diagnosed with prostate cancer eight years ago
The Tauranga man participates in weekly Prost-FIT classes - organised and funded by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ. Video / Megan Wilson
Dricus du Plessis on upcoming bout against Israel Adesanya
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis discusses his upcoming title defence against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied
Buses crash after hittting ice on SH8
Two buses crashed after hittting ice on SH8 Tekapo Twizel Road. Video / James Allen
SkyCity boss on five-day closure
Callum Mallett, chief operating officer, on what went wrong and what the company is doing to fix it. Video / Michael Craig
2024 Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition highlights
The day-long competition at Mount Maunganui College and Mercury Baypark saw eight contestants complete nine practical and theoretical tasks. Video / Supplied
Focus: Schools refuse to enrol excluded students
Three NZ high schools are defying Ministry of Education orders to enrol expelled students. Video / NZ Herald
Expelled students turned away and elopement on the rise | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.
Māori game developers and storytellers explore China's digital sector
A group of Māori game developers are heading to China to foster business relationships. Video / Whakaata Māori
Frank Film 2024 ep 10: Tusiata Avia
Racist slurs and a tin of corned beef – how award-winning poet and performer Tusiata Avia came to be the voice of New Zealand Pasifika. Video / Frank Film
Calum Heslop unveils Australasia's largest all-electric bus depot in New Lynn
Calum Haslop, the New Zealand head of bus operator Kinetic, unveils the largest all-electric bus depot in New Zealand and Australia, located in New Lynn, West Auckland.
Inside the Rovers: The Captain
Napier City Rovers captain Jim Hoyle opens up on leadership, juggling friendships with captaincy, and being back on the same team as his brother. Video / Neil Reid
Kea Kids: South Auckland is alive with the sound of sirens! But it’s not what you think
Reporter Malakai is hanging out with the Steady Bassin Crew, who are wiring up their bikes to go head to head in a battle that will rattle the neighbourhood! Video / Kea Kids
Watch: Those About To Die official trailer
A sword-and-sandals epic starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, and directed by Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner, the series debuts on Prime Video on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Kea Kids News: 9-year-old wakeboarding prodigy is headed to the World Champs
Waikato kid Harper is only nine, but she’s already making waves on the wakeboarding scene! Reporter Anne hits Lake Karapiro ahead of Harper’s big trip to the Gold Coast.
Former Olympian falls through ice
Andrew Nicholson says he's lucky to be alive after skating at a frozen Otago dam and falling through the ice. Video / Andrew Nicholson
Youth organisation asks for safe return of kaitiaki carving
Mana Inc is asking for the safe return of their kaitiaki after it was stolen from the front of their Papakura property. Video / Whakaata Māori
Pharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.
David Seymour on his letter of expectation to Pharmac
Associate Health Minister David Seymour on his letter of expectation to Pharmac. Video / Mark Mitchell
Former All Black Norm Hewitt dies
Former All Blacks hooker and Dancing with the Stars winner Norm Hewitt has passed away at 55, after battling with motor neurone disease. Video / Carson Bluck
World Choir Games parade of nations
The parade of nations for the World Choir Games, the largest global choral festival and competition. Video / NZ Herald
Ellerslie trackwork July 14
Trackwork at Ellerslie, Auckland on July 14. Video / Auckland Thoroughbred Racing
Who is J.D.Vance?
J.D. Vance once told a friend he thought Trump could be America's Hitler - now he's Trump's running mate. Video edit by Alyse Wright. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
New speed camera rollout in Porirua
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announcing the rollout of new speed camera signs for fixed speed cameras in Porirua. Video / Mark Mitchell
AT boss under fire and Catholic order stripped of authority | Focus Morning Bulletin July 16, 2024
In today's headlines with Chereè Kinnear, criticism for AT boss, exorcism abuse claims and another legal win for Donald Trump.
Vatican and Christchurch bishop strips authority from Catholic order The Sons
A Christchurch-based Catholic order has had its authority removed and its priests have been stripped of their religious faculties. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah