Farmers in the Hurunui District talk about how they’re tackling the ongoing drought. Video | RNZ
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Financial stress and Cathedral Cove reopening | Focus Morning Bulletin September 3, 2024
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Focus Live: Simeon Brown presents 2024-27 National Land Transport programme
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Doctors’ wait times and coffee costs | Focus Morning Bulletin September 2, 2024
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South Africa Rugby sorry for haka disruption at Ellis Park
In a statement, SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer said it was down to “timekeeping challenges” and “simple human error”. Video / Sky Sport
Kea Kids News: Little Ref is making big calls on the rugby pitch
Arthur Rickard is one of the youngest rugby refs in NZ! Reporter Mason takes us to Tauranga, where Arthur proves 13 is plenty old enough to be tackling his referee goals.
Julian Dean donates Tour de France bike to raise money for Parkinson's New Zealand
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Arrest made in Constellation Drive
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Multi vehicle crash at Newton off ramp
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Homicide investigation launched in Onehunga
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Arrest in Mt Wellington stabbing, PM pays respects to Māori King | Morning Bulletin 1 September 2024
Arrests made in Mt Wellington stabbing. PM pays respects to Māori King Tūheitia. 48 Palestinians dead in latest Israel bombing. Video / NZ Herald
Ariki Rigby murder: Two years on, killers remain free
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Police swarm on Tomuri Place townhouse
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Petrol station ramraided, other businesses smashed into in crime spree
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PM Christopher Luxon speaks after Kīngi Tūheitia's tangi
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Simeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to Warkworth
Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZH
Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024
Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.
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The Kirsa Jensen case - one of NZ's enduring mysteries
Kirsa Jensen went missing from Awatoto Beach near Napier on September 1, 1983. Video / Corey Fleming
Heather du Plessis-Allan speaks to TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell
Heather du Plessis-Allan speaks to TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell about the company's recent loss. Video / Newstalk ZB
‘His legacy is one of unity, kindness and truly listening to understand’
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark Mitchell
‘His commitment to the kaupapa was fearless and unwavering’
Labour leader Chris Hipkins pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark Mitchell
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