Aurora australis displayed a spectacular sight above the Southern Ocean. / Brad Phipps
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Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.
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Pilots call for ministerial investigation into alleged CAA dysfunction
Pilots say claims by whistleblowers at the Civil Aviation Authority about poor culture are “serious” and warrant a ministerial investigation. Video / NZ Herald
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Pakuranga gunshots caught on camera
Audio of the moment a person was fatally shot has emerged. Video / Supplied
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Luxon takes on the Tainui challenge
Prime Minister on Turangawaewae Marae to celebrate Kingi Tuheitia’s 18th coronation celebrations. Video / Joseph Los'e
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Patient recalls waking during colonoscopy
Ingrid Rafael says she was awake during the procedure and felt pain. Video / Fox13
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Alex Yee proves lightning strikes twice with Olympic repeat and cold celebration
British Olympic gold medalist Alex Yee pipped triathlon rival Hayden Wilde to first place AGAIN by surging ahead in the final 14 seconds of the pair's latest race.
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Snow in South Island, hail, thunderstorms and gales as polar vortex blasts country
A polar vortex from Antarctica is clipping the edge of New Zealand, bringing chilly weather to the whole country today including snow to near sea level in the lower South Island.
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Pakuranga, Auckland incident: Person shot dead in vehicle, armed police at scene
A person has been shot dead inside a vehicle on Marvon Downs Ave in Pakuranga, Auckland this morning.
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More snow for South Island and crackdown on boy racers | Focus Morning Bulletin August 19
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, more snow for South Island, crackdown on boy racers and fate of cathedral to be decided.
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Inside a King Air 350 patrol: safeguarding New Zealand's fisheries
One of New Zealand's smallest Air Force planes, the King Air 350, has become a guardian of the nation’s fisheries. Video. / Mike Scott
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Whistleblowers warn CAA’s new approach could lead to more aviation accidents
CAA whistleblowers have issued a grim warning and say changes to the agency’s investigative approach could mean “more people will die” in aviation accidents.
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Government announces 'Road Policing Investment' programme
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a crackdown on drunk and drugged drivers, setting the Police a target of performing 3.3 million roadside alcohol tests a year.
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Heavy rain floods streets in Pahīatua
Wilson St in Pahiatua was flooded this morning after a night of heavy rain. Video / Supplied
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Service cuts don't improve efficiency, Somerset House blaze | Morning Bulletin 18 August, 2024
Claims efficiency hasn't improved after Government cuts to services. Somerset House on fire. Calls for increased protection for Southern Right Whales. Video / NZ Herald
![Fire at Somerset House in London](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Fire at Somerset House in London
Part of the rooftop of historic Somerset House catches fire. Video / X
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Strike A Pose
Devlin Rodgers goes from 130kg Mongrel Mob prospect to 75 kg champion body builder. Video / Devlin Rodgers
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Erica Stanford plays the bassoon in the Grand Hall
Erica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.
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Celebrity Treasure Island season six host preview
Bree Tomasel and Lance Savali discuss co-hosting duties. Video / TVNZ
![Council's low offer for flood-damaged house buyout in Ranui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Council's low offer for flood-damaged house buyout in Ranui
Ranui resident Tracey Pilgrim has been offered a council buyout for her flood-damaged house but at $180,000 below CV. Video / Sylvie Whinray
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Erica Stanford on success
Erica Stanford on what success means to her as Education Minister. Video / Mark Mitchell
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One-pot spaghetti and meatballs
This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy nights. Video / Fresh Media
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Dealing with Dementia
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![Focus Morning Bulletin August 17](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Focus Morning Bulletin August 17
The Waitangi Treaty principles bill is in the firing line, over 1000 firefighters contain a blaze in Turkey, and NZ Tourism confirms our numbers of tourists remains low.
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Parents of triplets look back on their first year
Parents Maria Munkowits and Ollie Ward celebrate their triplets Ari, Eli, and Casey's first birthday. Video / Dean Purcell
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Waffle brunch sandwich
Enjoy savoury waffles topped with beef patties, bacon and avocado. Video / Fresh Media
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Commerce Commission supermarket pricing recommendations 'not going far enough'
Consumer NZ says the Commerce Commission’s recommendations over food pricing don’t go far enough, and believes they put too much onus on consumers.
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Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe! (Official Lyric Video)
Listen to “Good Luck, Babe!” now Director: Chappell Roan Producer: Cristobal Saez Video / Chappell Roan
![The inside story of Olympic gold medalist, Finn Butcher](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
The inside story of Olympic gold medalist, Finn Butcher
During his time at Dunstan High School in Otago, Finn Butcher saw the motto 'seek wisdom as gold' every day. Twelve years later it rings truer than ever. Video / NZ Herald
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Polkinghorne trial: Witness speaks about Polkinghorne's visit the day before Hanna's funeral
Witness Susan Ormonde speaks about Philip Polkinghorne visiting her house the day before Pauline Hanna's funeral.
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What you need to know about Mpox
The World Health Organisation has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. Video | Corey Fleming
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The Kiwi footballer turning heads in France
All Whites’ midfielder Ben Old makes a strong early impression at Saint Entienne, set to become the first Kiwi to start in France’s top division. Video / NZ Herald
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Barrister Clive Elliott on the Kim Dotcom saga
Barrister Clive Elliott told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking about the next steps to expect from the Kim Dotcom saga. Video / NewstalkZB
![Focus Morning Bulletin August 16](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Focus Morning Bulletin August 16
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, supermarkets leave Kiwis out of pocket, five people charged over Matthew Perry death, City Mission food parcels still suspended.
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Inside $10b data centre
No one has been allowed to film inside a New Zealand data centre before - until now.
![Locals on edge after man nicknamed "Waipawa Prowler" continues spate of burglaries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Locals on edge after man nicknamed "Waipawa Prowler" continues spate of burglaries
Security footage captures the "Waipawa Prowler" on resident's property. Video / Supplied
![Skydive Tauranga looks forward to cruise ship season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Skydive Tauranga looks forward to cruise ship season
Skydive Tauranga owner Gui Calmelet says most of his cruise ship customers are crew members. Video / Harriet Laughton
![78 applications received for new or converted charter schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
78 applications received for new or converted charter schools
Associate Education Minister David Seymour says 78 groups have applied to open new charter schools or convert existing state schools. Video / Dean Purcell
![Kids break into dealership and steal dirt bikes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Kids break into dealership and steal dirt bikes
Two boys, with estimated ages of 6 and 10, broke into Rotorua Autohaus on Lake Rd on a Sunday afternoon and stole two dirt bikes valued at $4000.
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MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August
MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August. Video / Metservice