River levels around the submerged and evacuated Bay of Plenty town of Edgecumbe are dropping but the Rangitaiki River is still flowing into the town through a breach in one of the flood walls.
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PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
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Focus Live: PM Chris Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell speak to media
Focus Live: PM Chris Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell speak to media. Video / NZ Herald
Medicinal cannabis concern, business travel to soar | Morning Bulletin 15 September, 2024
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Health sector reforms and energy sector struggles | Focus Morning Bulletin September 14, 2024
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MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 13th September.
Focus Live: David Seymour speaks to media
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Healthcare concerns and AI fights conspiracies | Focus Morning Bulletin September 13, 2024
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MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday 12th September. Video / MetService
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Focus Live: Health announcement
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Health targets and US presidential debate | Focus Morning Bulletin September 12, 2024
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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
GP practices lay complaint with Commerce Commision over ‘unfair’ and ‘illegal’ contracts
The General Practice Owners Association says underfunding primary care is bad for all New Zealanders.
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The 2024 Zespri AIMS Games are in full swing! Reporter Eli hits the netball court where a team from Fiji is competing in New Zealand for the very first time.
Act MP's emotional speech
Mark Cameron has spoken in Parliament about the death of his son. Video / Parliament TV
MetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th
MetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th Video / MetService
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Focus Live: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris debate
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US Jiu-Jitsu fighter Chris Bower captured the moment he choked out a man in a NZ cafe after the person attempted to attack him in broad daylight. Video / Chris Bower
Hydrofoiling e-boat hits Auckland harbour
Auckland startup Vessev demonstrates its hydrofoiling VS-9. Video / Vessev
Mega Kmart and US debate | Focus Morning Bulletin September 11, 2024
Plans for the country’s biggest Kmart revealed, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump get set to face-off and Queenstown to get gondola transport tech.
Kiwi hairstylist’s TikTok clips cut through
Jazzy Lupo has the happiest TikToks in town catching the emotional reactions to her clients’ new hairdos. Reporter Gila’s hair is already fabulous, but let’s see what Jazzy can do!