Watch NZH Focus: About 170 team members of our Olympic team have touched down at Auckland airport this morning. Russia loses its appeal against a ban from next month's Rio Paralympics because of a state-sponsored doping program And a fisherman in the Philippines finds a giant pearl worth as much as 136 million dollars and keeps it under his bed for 10 years.
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Deputy PM Winston Peters’ slammed over ‘retard’ remark in Parliament
Helen Clark has weighed in on Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters’ remarks in Parliament today after he used the phrase “retard comment”. Video / Parliament TV
Former Green MP Darleen Tana fronts media at Parliament
Former Greens MP Darleen Tana says she will remain working in Parliament as " as long as this place allows me.” Video / Mark Mitchell
Woman's racist, violent rant on Auckland bus
Woman's racist, violent rant on Auckland bus. Video / Supplied
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour apologises to abuse survivors
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has apologised to two young women for the “horrendous” abuse they endured while in Oranga Tamariki care. Video / Parliament TV
Darleen Tana returns to House, Greens 'incredibly frustrated'
On the way into Parliament, Green co-leader Chloe Swarbrick said she had sent a further email to Darleen Tana asking her to respond to the Green Party’s call for her to resign.
Winter respite: Temperatures set to rise well above average for this time of year
Temperatures are expected to rise above seasonal averages. Video / Metservice
A rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest
Footage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern Donovan
Social Media Etiquette: How to interact with your kid's friends
Should you follow if they ask? If so - how should you interact? Video / Alex Cairns
Praise for Joe Biden and Health NZ's big spending spree | Focus Morning Bulletin July 23, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Kamala Harris' first public appearance since Joe Biden quit the presidential race and Health NZ overspending by millions each month.
Kamala Harris’ first speech after Joe Biden's endorsement
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has lauded President Joe Biden for his service to the country.Video / CNN
Race to Survive: New Zealand - Trailer
Nine teams were originally competing for a grand prize of $US500,000 in Race to Survive: New Zealand. Video / USA Network
Pōwhiri for new SkyCity CEO Jason Walbridge
New boss welcomed on Friday, July 12 at SkyCity, Auckland. He started work on Monday, July 15. Video /
Young women call for Oranga Tamariki to be stripped of responsibilities
Michael Morrah sits down with state abuse survivors, Karah Mackie and Trinity Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
Christopher Luxon says it's 'shameful part of our history'. Video / Mark Mitchell
Paris 2024: What is trampolining?
Third-time Olympian Dylan Schmidt breaks down trampolining. Video / Alyse Wright
Kamala Harris: from VP to presidential nominee
Joe Biden's endorsement has boosted Kamala Harris' chances of becoming the Democrats' leader when a replacement is chosen in August.
Olympic Games fever, high security, heatwaves and Parisian chic
Michael Burgess arrives in Paris ahead of the Olympics. Video / Michael Burgess
Biden ends presidential race and public transport fare caps | Focus Morning Bulletin July 22, 2024
Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race and calls to roll out caps on what people pay for public transport across the country in today's New Zealand Herald headlines.
Focus: Joe Biden pulls out of the presidential race
Joe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 US presidential race.
Kea Kids: Ngāpuhi sisters star in their very own show
Ngātaitangirua and Ngāwhakamoemiti are two sisters starring in the very first Ngāpuhi-dialect show, Te NGz! Reporter Hunter interviews the tamariki and their animal co-stars.
“They thought it was normal” Gang leaders reveal impact of state abuse
Michael Morrah sits down with "Puks", the President of Black Power Auckland and Feke Taito, former King Cobra member. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Mahé Drysdale set to be Tauranga's mayor
Mahé Drysdale says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration. Video / Alisha Evans
Drysdale ahead in Mayor race, Trump to hold rally | Bulletin 21 July, 2024
Mahe Drysdale ahead in Tauranga Mayor race. Trump to hold rally after assassination attempt. Peters calls for stability in New Caledonia. Video | NZ Herald
Kiwi Marla Kavanaugh sings national anthem
New Zealand born Marla Kavanaugh’s performance at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Audio / Newstalk ZB
Focus: Kiwis get on board with the hybrid working style
Discover how hybrid workspaces are revolutionising Kiwi work culture with IWG's expansion plans and benefits. Video / Carson Bluck / Chereè Kinnear
'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
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.
Focus: New study reveals effects of excessive nitrous oxide use
The study looks at the effect excessive nitrous oxide usage had on 12 patients, aged 16 to 50. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: One year on from Yanfei Bao's disappearance
The real estate agent’s body is still missing as her murder trial proceeds. Video / NZ Herald
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