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Opposition to Courtenay Place liquor licensing
Wellington bar owner Jose Ubiaga claims opposition to liquor licensing on Courtenay Place is killing the city's party strip, after two of his bars went into liquidation this month.
Luna Rossa splash down in opening racing
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli were forced to retire early, handing Emirates Team New Zealand the win. Video / Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Barcelona
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
In this original anime feature film from legendary director Kenji Kamiyama, audiences are transported back 183 years before the events in the original trilogy. Video / Supplied
Health NZ in the firing line | Focus Morning Bulletin August 23
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Health NZ in the firing line, bowel cancer screening concern, and new Mpox variant spreads to Asia.
Markets with Madison: Private equity
Private equity funds are behind the biggest business buyouts, often worth billions. What’s their game? Video. / Ben Dickens
Auckland University students address course cuts at open forum
Concerned University of Auckland students hold an open forum on the proposed review and potential cuts of courses across the university. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link for testing exercise
City Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving police, Fenz and Hato Hone St John. Video / Jason Oxenham
Car on fire outside Takapuna Grammar School
Fenz confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58pm. Video / Supplied, Jared Carseldine
Polkinghorne murder trial: finances and sex workers
Four weeks into the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne, the focus has turned to his finances and the hundreds of thousands of dollars he gave to sex workers. Video | Carson Bluck
Para-athletes star in Grit and Glory documentary
The documentary follows the blood, sweat and tears it takes to qualify for the Paralympic Games. Video / Attitude
Inequities in policing revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin August 22
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, huge inequities in policing, fire in central Auckland apartment, and concern over child language skills.
Inside the Rovers: Fabulous Ferg
Chatham Cup-winner Fergus Neil has a lot of fans at Napier City Rovers including his super proud wife, Julia. Video / Neil Reid
Three people dead after head-on crash near Geraldine
hree people are dead and two others are seriously injured after a two-vehicle, head-on crash near Geraldine that has closed a state highway. Video / George Heard
Christopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to report into police bias
Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to just released ground-breaking report into police bias. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: David Seymour responds to criticism over Ministry of Regulation salaries
David Seymour responds to criticism more than 90 staff in the new Ministry of Regulation are on $150k plus. Video / Mark Mitchell
Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith
Understanding Policing Delivery project findings
Khylee Quince, Chairwoman of the independent board of the Understanding Policing Delivery project, speaks about the first report's findings. Video / Alyse Wright
Alinghi Red Bull Racing suffers mast failure
Alinghi Red Bull Racing suffered a mast failure on the eve of the final America's Cup preliminary regatta. Video / America's Cup
Emergency services rush to fallen rock climber in Queenstown
Emergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown.
Caitlin Parker's Olympic boxing success
Caitlin Parker is the first Australian woman and wahine Māori to win an Olympic medal in boxing. Video / Whakaata Māori
Behind the counter: Takeout Kids returns for season two
Meet the young stars of Julie Zhu's fly-on-the wall doco series celebrating food and whānau across Aotearoa. Video / CTA
Burst water main on Kent Terrace
A burst water main caused flooding on Wellington's Kent Terrace on Wednesday morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Armed police stand guard outside Henderson gang pad
Several armed police stood outside the Headhunters gang pad in Henderson, West Auckland following a pre-planned search warrant. Video / Michael Craig
Search continues in yacht tragedy | Focus Morning Bulletin August 21
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, search continues for missing people in yacht tragedy, calls to toughen licence laws, and another delay on surgical mesh.
Okere Falls Store's ‘Figgy In The Middle’ toasted sandwich
The 2024 Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover saw eateries from around the country compete for the best in the country. Video / Toastie Takeover
Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale
A musical iteration of Lord of the Rings is coming to Auckland in November. Video / Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Darleen Tana gobsmacked to be held up as a 'liar'
Darleen Tana, former Green MP, saying she was gobsmacked to be held up as a 'liar' and 'not fit for purpose' by Green Party leadership. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Nicola Willis responds to Commerce Commission's banks study
Finance Minister Nicola Willis comments on the Commerce Commission's study into banks. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kiwis rescued from sunken yacht recovering
The father of Kiwi lawyer Ayla Ronald says she's "very shaken" after being rescued from the ill-fated Bayesian off the coast of Sicily. Video / Vigil del Fueco / Gettyimages
Minister considers intervention after ‘toxic’ workplace claims at CAA
The transport minister is meeting with the Civil Aviation Authority new board chair, saying he’ll be considering whether intervene after ‘toxic’ workplace claims at CAA.
Couple from ‘reverse uplift’ share their story
The couple at the centre of the controversial "reverse uplift" spoke to the media for the first time on Te Ao with Moana. Video / Whakaata Māori
Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.
Pilots call for ministerial investigation into alleged CAA dysfunction
Pilots say claims by whistleblowers at the Civil Aviation Authority about poor culture are “serious” and warrant a ministerial investigation. Video / NZ Herald
Pakuranga gunshots caught on camera
Audio of the moment a person was fatally shot has emerged. Video / Supplied
Luxon takes on the Tainui challenge
Prime Minister on Turangawaewae Marae to celebrate Kingi Tuheitia’s 18th coronation celebrations. Video / Joseph Los'e
Polly Markus' tips for quick and easy recipes
Polly Markus from Miss Polly's Kitchen shares some tips on making quick and easy canapes and marinades. Video / Alyse Wright
Snow in South Island, hail, thunderstorms and gales as polar vortex blasts country
A polar vortex from Antarctica is clipping the edge of New Zealand, bringing chilly weather to the whole country today including snow to near sea level in the lower South Island.