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Footage shared to social media shows the Auckland referee slammed to the ground by a player.
Dramatic footage of Nelson fire
Fire crews were called to multiple sheds on fire on Paton Road in Hope, just south of Nelson.
Sparks fly as man filmed driving without wheel
The man left a trail of sparks behind him as he drove through South Auckland. Video / @loreenapurcell
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Christopher Luxon speaks to media from the Long Bay Housing project
Oil and gas protesters shout in Shane Jones' face
Protesters from pressure group Oil Free Wellington marched down Lambton Quay on Monday afternoon, meeting Resources Minister Shane Jones on the way. Video / Azaria Howell
Paraglider seriously injured
A paraglider has been seriously injured at the Christchurch seaside suburb of Sumner. Video / George Heard
Toy World robbers make away with $2000 worth of Lego
The alleged robbers pushed two workers and a member of the public during their getaway. Video / Tommer Hu
Kim Dotcom’s extradition and haka world record | Focus Morning Bulletin September 30, 2024
Kim Dotcom's surrender order on pause, nitrous oxide abuse in New Zealand on the rise plus New Zealand sets the new record for the largest haka.
Vehicle crashes after fleeing from police in Penrose
A vehicle that fled from police units in Mount Wellington was found shortly after it crashed on Penrose Road, with all occupants being injured. Video / Hayden Woodward
Kea Kids: Sienna and Ben Boyce are NZ’s coolest father/daughter duo
What will Sienna Boyce be when she grows up? Hopefully less embarrassing than her dad Ben! Reporter Kate talks to Sienna about her new podcast When I Grow Up, on IHeartRadio.
Famous US TV Show host Conan O'Brien visits Eden Park
Famous US TV Show host Conan O’Brien made a surprise visit to Eden Park as the new Haka world record was set. Video / Eden Park
NZ sets new Haka world record at Eden Park
A new Haka world record was set tonight, at Auckland's Eden Park Stadium. Bringing the crown back home where it belongs.
Haka world record attempt at Eden Park begins
The Haka world record attempt at Eden Par has begun. Video / NZ Herald
Liam Napier and Eliiot Smith on the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup win
Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith and NZ Herald senior sports writer Liam Napier review last night's Bledisloe Cup rugby test in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Hezbollah leader killed, Dunedin hospital outcry | Morning Bulletin 29 September, 2024
Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah leader. Protests in Dunedin against cuts to hospital building. Concerns over new speed laws. Video / NZ Herald
Post-match press conference with All Blacks coach Scott Robertson
Post-match press conference with All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. Video / NZ Herald
Easy Ham and Pineapple Pizza
If you love a classic Hawaiian pizza, try making your own with this easy-as recipe. Video / Fresh Media
Dunedin march against ‘broken promise’ as new hospital project faces massive cuts
Broken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ Herald
Israeli forces bomb a Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut
Israeli defence forces continue their siege of the middle east after another night of terror bombing Beirut and it's residents. Video / Supplied
Israel continues to bomb Beirut as Florida floods | Focus Morning Bulletin September 28, 2024
Israel continues it's merciless attack through the middle east as governments around the world continue to talk about a ceasefire. Tropical storm Helene tears through Florida.
Bacon and Pesto Pinwheels
These savoury pinwheels are perfect for lunchboxes and after school snacks. Video / Fresh Media
2024 WOW Awards: Grace DuVal Wins Supreme WOW Award for "Curves Ahead" at Wellington's TSB Arena
Grace DuVal wins the 2024 Supreme WOW Award for "Curves Ahead" at the World of WearableArt Awards in Wellington.
Matt Heath commemorates time at Radio Hauraki with tattoo
The radio host got the classic logo inked on his arm as a tribute to his 11 years on the Matt & Jerry Show.
American artist explains his New Zealand exhibition Memento Moa
American artist, cartoonist and animator Gary Baseman explains his New Zealand exhibition Memento Moa, now showing at the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery. Video / Dan Hutchinson
Luxon speaks to the media from Palmerston North
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from Palmerston North
Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers
Police Minister Mark Mitchell teary as he remembers fallen officers.
Smithfield meat processing plant in Timaru shutdown
Alliance Group has proposed closing its Smithfield meat processing plant in Timaru, in South Canterbury.
Paul Henry puts Remuera masterpiece up for sale
NZ celebrity Paul Henry announces his half acre Remuera proprty is going up for sale, and you'll have to be rich. Video / PH
The Wiggles talk to Ben Boyce ahead of their Wiggles Groove Tour in New Zealand
Lucia Field, John Pearce and Simon Pryce to The Hits host Ben Boyce about fame and family, whether the All Blacks will beat the Wallabies this weekend. Video / NZ Herald
Rose Carlyle on her new book 'No One Will Know'
Rose Carlyle discusses her new book, 'No One Will Know' and her success as an author. Video / NZ Herald
Hosking x David Walliams
UK comedian and author David Walliams surprises Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in studio. Video / Michael Craig / Newstalk ZB
Willie Jackson on proposed cuts to Whakaata Māori
Willie Jackson pleads with the Government to invest in Whakaata Māori, which is set to lose $10.3m of time-locked funding. Video / Whakaata Māori
Liam Lawson's first interview after securing F1 race seat
Liam Lawson talks to Mike Hosking after securing an F1 race seat for the rest of 2024. Video / Newstalk ZB
Teacher-only days and Liam Lawson gets F1 spot | Focus Morning Bulletin September 27, 2024
Crackdown on teacher-only days labelled a "kick in the guts", prescription rates for puberty blockers under scrutiny and excitement grows for F1 as Kiwi Liam Lawson joins the grid.
Markets with Madison: Fonterra’s future
Fonterra is paying its second-largest dividend in its history. How the diary co-operative's finances and future have changed. Video / Editing | Corey Fleming
Mayor apologises for council meeting F-bomb
South Waikato mayor Gary Petley apologises his language after a tense debate was not directed at anyone, but realises it may have appeared to be directed at a fellow councillor.
"Keep quiet", Peters told others in the room
Irritated Winston Peters calls for quiet while giving United Nations speech. Video / United Nations
"Kick in the guts": Acting principal reacts to teachers only day, truancy crackdown
Associate Education Minister David Seymour says new rules from 2026 could see parents prosecuted. Video / Alyse Wright, Carson Bluck