Olympic fever has hit Mt. Richmond and Rosehill Special Schools! Reporter Madeleine gets an exclusive preview of the prep for Try Games 2024.
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Wanaka St opening
Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora
More wild weather to hit the country
Thunderstorms, snow and strong winds are expected across the North Island.
Breanna Muriwai disappearance
Police guard property linked to search for missing woman’s remains after ‘deliberately lit’ fire
Breanna Muriwai search and chilly blast hits NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin September 17, 2024
Police search property in hunt for Breanna Muriwai's remains, wild weather hits parts of the country and suspect in Trump assassination attempt appears in court.
Special students give the Olympics a try at Try Games 2024
Olympic fever has hit Mt. Richmond and Rosehill Special Schools! Reporter Madeleine gets an exclusive preview of the prep for Try Games 2024.
MetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of September
MetService Weather: 16th of September - 18th of September. Video / Metservice
Family appeal for more information after car rammed
A ute rams Jonzy Brandt's unoccupied car during a late-night hit and run in Hastings. Video / Supplied
Cellphone ban and patch laws | Focus Morning Bulletin September 16, 2024
Mount Albert Grammar hails cellphone ban, Waiheke Island vineyard’s $600,000 fine and the new gang patch law causing an uproar.
Markets with Madison: Super Fund
Our sovereign wealth fund is set to double in the next decade. How will its new CEO meet its growth demands? Video / Cameron Pitney
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
Stacey Jones joins Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB
Rugby league enthusiasts are in for a treat as Kiwis head coach Stacey Jones joins Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB live in the studio.
Medicinal cannabis concern, business travel to soar | Morning Bulletin 15 September, 2024
Concerns roadside testing unfairly penalises medicinal cannabis users. Business travel to soar in 2025. Criticism over private school funding for diplomats. Video / NZ Herald
World of WearableArt: A Waking Dream
The visual extravaganza that is the World of WearableArt Show will showcase 90 finalist entries amid musical, aerial and dance performances at Wellington's TSB Arena.
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George Heard
Chicken and chickpea traybake
Traybakes are a great option for a nutritious family meal. Video / Fresh Media
Midnight Search for Missing Fisherman at Nine Pin
Last night, Papakura Coastguard volunteers along with Titirangi Volunteer Coastguard were paged at midnight to assist in the search for a fisherman reported missing off the rocks.
Health sector reforms and energy sector struggles | Focus Morning Bulletin September 14, 2024
Health sector reforms take place as the energy sector struggles. Country GDP is expected to drop as a result. A section of SH1 will be closed this weekend due to grid upgrades.
Matthew Ridge's new life in France
Matthew Ridge and David Ring open up on their new podcast. Video / Michael Craig
Brave Daisy Nicholl chats and plays despite missing a third of her skull
Three-year-old Daisy Nicholl had the missing part of her skull replaced this week. Video / Supplied
Almond and sage pesto pasta
It only takes a few minutes to prepare this easy pasta dish. Video / Fresh Media
Meet the Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons
The Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ Herald
‘His presence was so pervasive’
Former National cabinet minister and Ngati Porou member Hekia Parata talks about Ngati Porou legend Sir Apirana Ngata. Video / Mark Mitchell
Curious kiwi visits Russell home
The North Island brown kiwi managed to get in through the cat flap. Video / Brodie Stone
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September.
Focus Live: David Seymour speaks to media
Act leader David Seymour says he has asked the Ministry of Education to look into reports that teachers are taking lunches off students.
Snow hits the South Island
Parts of the South Island brace for heavy snowfall with orange warnings in place for parts of Otago and Canterbury. Video / Cam Winter, George Heard
Healthcare concerns and AI fights conspiracies | Focus Morning Bulletin September 13, 2024
A warning from nurses amid new health targets, youth vaping laws introduced to Parliament and how AI is being used to fight conspiracy theories.
Markets with Madison: Power merger
Two electricity companies could join forces to become the second largest player. Contact Energy’s CEO & Chairman explain why they’ve been trying to takeover Manawa in secret.
Nga Taiatea Wharekura legacy continues
Te Kanawa Wilson is the latest champion of the Pei Te Hurinui Jones tāonga, continuing the legacy and success of Nga Taiatea Wharekura on the national Ngā Manu Kōrero stage.
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter rescues paraglider
One person has critical injuries after a paraglider crash on a cliff at Auckland’s popular Muriwai Beach. Video / Supplied
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September. Video / MetService
Hit and run death: Former All Black's daughter pleads guilty
Former All Black's daughter Helena Cribb pleads guilty hit and run death.
Shane Reti on the government's five health targets
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announcing details of the plan to implement the Government’s five health targets. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus Live: Health announcement
Minister Reti will announce details of the plan to implement the Government’s five health targets.
Health targets and US presidential debate | Focus Morning Bulletin September 12, 2024
Shane Reti faces heat over who will game new health targets, high praise for Kamala Harris and why traditional check-in desks will soon be a thing of the past.
Exclusive: Kiwis get first look at The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power major spoiler
Kemen and Valandil, played by Kiwi actors Leon Wadham and Alex Tarrant go head to head in this heated exclusive spoiler.
Major search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morning
Emergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward