Watch: NZ Herald Focus Sport 14th May

14 May, 2016 04:00 AM

Tony and Guy fill you in on all things sport today - The southern derby in Dunedin was a truly heavyweight contest and is a one year ban enough for the former world tennis number one Maria Sharapova. Also Warriors coach Andrew McFadden still unsure what to do with some of the players after the `gang of six' saga two weeks ago.

Wayne Brown announces he is running for re-election as Mayor of Auckland

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Wayne Brown announces he is running for re-election as Mayor of Auckland

Wayne Brown said "I'm asking Aucklanders to back me to finish the job that I started three years ago." Video / Alex Burton

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explains today's OCR decision

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explains today's OCR decision

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explained what the decision to cut the OCR by 50 base points means for New Zealanders. Video / RBNZ

Dramatic police chase in Hunters Plaza, Papatoetoe

New Zealand|crime

Dramatic police chase in Hunters Plaza, Papatoetoe

Multiple police cars chase a stolen sports car through the Hunters Plaza shopping centre in Papatoetoe. Video / Bob Snibbuts

Luxon and Willis on the OCR decision

Luxon and Willis on the OCR decision

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Finance Nicola Willis talk to media. Video / Mark Mitchell

Driver suffering seizure on motorway gets quick thinking help

Driver suffering seizure on motorway gets quick thinking help

Quick-thinking Good Samaritan Jeff Benjamin runs to help driver suffering seizure on motorway. Video / Jeff Benjamin

What does today's OCR announcement mean?

What does today's OCR announcement mean?

Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann explains the decision the Reserve Bank has made in today's change to the Official Cash Rate. Video / Cameron Pitney

Polymicrobial infection: What to know about Pope Francis’ health

Polymicrobial infection: What to know about Pope Francis’ health

Pope Francis is being treated for a “polymicrobial infection” in his respiratory tract, a condition doctors call a “complex clinical situation” requiring hospitalisation.

Israeli military 'kicked out' of Lebanon villages, Heights remain occupied

Israeli military 'kicked out' of Lebanon villages, Heights remain occupied

Israeli military troops have withdrawn from southern Lebanon villages, but five key locations remain under Israeli control, violating the ceasefire deal.

Economists confident in 50-point OCR put and 10-step energy plan proposal | NZ Herald News Update

Economists confident in 50-point OCR put and 10-step energy plan proposal | NZ Herald News Update

Economists confident in 50-point OCR cut, 10-step energy plan proposal, and possible cuts to university funding.

One person dead after motorcycle incident in South Auckland park

One person dead after motorcycle incident in South Auckland park

Emergency services at Mountfort Park in the South Auckland suburb of Weymouth after one person died in a motorcycle incident on February 18, 2025. Video / Hayden Woodward

Christopher Luxon on the inquiry into public services handling of personal information

Christopher Luxon on the inquiry into public services handling of personal information

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on their findings of the inquiry into public services handling of personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell

Inquiry finds failures with public agencies’ protection of personal information

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Inquiry finds failures with public agencies’ protection of personal information

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said some agencies failed to protect people's personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Inquiry into the protection of personal information

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Inquiry into the protection of personal information

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche will speak to the media about the inquiry's findings.

Israeli Prime Minister issues fiery warning

Israeli Prime Minister issues fiery warning

'Gates Of Hell': Netanyahu's Big Threat To Hamas; Vows To 'Finish Iran Job' Amid Nuclear Tensions.

Delta Air Lines plane crash-lands at Toronto Pearson Airport

Delta Air Lines plane crash-lands at Toronto Pearson Airport

A Delta Air Lines plane was filmed upside down after reportedly crash landing. Video / John Nelson, Facebook

Watch: Pitch invader brings halt to Blues vs Chiefs

Watch: Pitch invader brings halt to Blues vs Chiefs

Play had to be stopped during the Super Rugby Pacific match between the Chiefs and Blues due to a pitch invader. Video / @harry_anderssonn

New Zealand's connectivity Issues under spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up

New Zealand's connectivity Issues under spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up

New Zealand's connectivity issues are in the spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up to prevent winter shortfall.

"Highly unusual": Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regatta

"Highly unusual": Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regatta

The vessel has failed to meet biosecurity standards to stay in NZ long-term. Video / Ben Dickens / Cameron Pitney / Dean Purcell

Kea Kids News: Nathan Rarere passes his Cheap-a-ccino secrets to the next generation

Kea Kids News: Nathan Rarere passes his Cheap-a-ccino secrets to the next generation

Reporter Jack is hitting the RNZ studio for some tips from radio announcing legend Nathan Rarere on interviewing sports stars and looking flash without breaking the piggybank.

Government to invest in conservation tourism

Government to invest in conservation tourism

The government is investing $30m to support conservation tourism. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM hits back at Destiny Church over violent Rainbow protest

PM hits back at Destiny Church over violent Rainbow protest

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Destiny Church members who stormed a library event in West Auckland on Saturday crossed the line. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

David Seymour was “overstepping the mark somewhat” and worrying increase in hostility towards LGBTQ+

David Seymour was “overstepping the mark somewhat” and worrying increase in hostility towards LGBTQ+

Education Minister Erica Stanford says David Seymour was “overstepping the mark somewhat” and worrying increase in hostility towards LGBTQ+ rights.

Markets with Madison: NZ-made aircraft

Markets with Madison: NZ-made aircraft

On the outskirts of Hamilton, a 70-year-old business is building aircraft on a site once dedicated to the World War Two effort. Video / Editing | Corey Fleming

Cirque du Soleil returns to NZ with Corteo

Cirque du Soleil returns to NZ with Corteo

After wowing Kiwi audiences in 2023, the famed touring circus returns in October for a special Spark Arena residency. Video / Cirque du Soleil

Herald investigation ranks the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments

Herald investigation ranks the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments

All hospital emergency departments (EDs) are failing to assess patients with imminently or potentially life-threatening conditions on time.

Kea Kids News: Pipiwai manu prodigies compete to see who is heading to Auckland

Kea Kids News: Pipiwai manu prodigies compete to see who is heading to Auckland

Reporter/Manu Champ Brooklyn is at the Toka in Pipiwai, where the Manu Competition 2025 is in full swing. Brooklyn took her division in 2024, but who will dominate this year?

MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene returns to work

MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene returns to work

Labour MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene talks about her recovery from cancer. Video / Mark Mitchell

Auckland celebrates 'Big Gay Out' 2025

Auckland celebrates 'Big Gay Out' 2025

Auckland celebrates 'Big Gay Out' 2025

Building fire in Wellington City

Building fire in Wellington City

Emergency services attended a building fire in Wellington City. Video / NZ Herald

PM Christopher Luxon makes a Tourism announcement

New Zealand|politics

PM Christopher Luxon makes a Tourism announcement

PM Christopher Luxon spoke to the media alongside Louise Upston delivering an update and announcement on Tourism. Video / NZ Herald

Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuated

Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuated

Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon makes Tourism announcement

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon makes Tourism announcement

PM Luxon and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston make announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Protests disrupt Pride events, brush fire at Lewis Pass Road | NZ Herald News Update

Protests disrupt Pride events, brush fire at Lewis Pass Road | NZ Herald News Update

“Disgusting” protests disrupt Pride events. Brush fire on Lewis Pass Road. Hamas/Israel exchange prisoners. Video / NZ Herald

Storm-damaged house dispute

Storm-damaged house dispute

Couple battle Auckland Council over storm-damaged home for compensation. Video / Dean Purcell

Destiny Church block Auckland's Rainbow Parade

Destiny Church block Auckland's Rainbow Parade

A group wearing Man Up T-shirts block Ponsonby Rd, holding up the parade as they performed a haka. Video / Supplied

Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down

Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down

The NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.

Rose Matafeo is the host of Junior Taskmaster

Rose Matafeo is the host of Junior Taskmaster

Trailer for the second episode of TVNZ's new Junior Taskmaster series. Video / TVNZ

ANZ worker helps woman send $250k to scammers

New Zealand|crime

ANZ worker helps woman send $250k to scammers

A recording has emerged of an ANZ staff member helping a customer send $250,000 to scammers. Video / NZ Herald

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