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Six dead on holiday in Laos as tensions flare at Climate Change summit | NZ Herald News Update
Six people have now been confirmed to have died in Laos from methanol poisoning, tensions flare at the Colt 29 Climate Summit. A new study shows fishing prompts happiness.

Brian Tamaki convoy causes chaos as it arrives in Auckland
The Destiny Church leader and his supporters are travelling on State Highway 1 from Mercer in Waikato to Auckland Domain for their “Make New Zealand Great Again” rally.

Luxon in Peru, Hīkoi continues and Brian Tamaki protests | NZ Herald News Update
Christopher Luxon is in Peru, weather has affected many hoping to run in the Queenstown marathon today and Brian Tamaki prepares to hold a 'Make New Zealand Great Again' rally.

PM's apology criticised by some abuse survivors and Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi hits Auckland
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's apology is not being accepted by some survivors of abuse in care and Auckland harbour bridge lanes are set to close for Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi.

War on the treaty principles bill as cannabis is used in the workplace | NZ Herald News Update
The human rights commission disagrees with the treaty principles bill, cocaine and cannabis are increasingly being used in the workplace as we get sun for the weekend.

A woman has been stabbed to death in Glen Eden
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a woman in Glen Eden last night. Video / Michael Craig

Labour weekend road toll at zero, US far right commentator to tour NZ | NZ Herald News Update
The labour weekend road toll remains at zero with less than 24 hours to go. The country still has a shortage of doctors. Far right US commentator Candace Owens hopes to tour NZ.

Onehunga homicide: Police hunt for suspect
Police release photos of suspect after passenger fatally stabbed on Auckland bus. Video / Carson Bluck

Youth facility kids act up again, Yanfei Bao murder trial begins | NZ Herald Update 22 October 2024
The murder trial for Yanfei Bao begins as children in youth facilities continue to rebel against those trying to help them. The NZDF continues to keep a close eye on their ship.

Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips: Police making fresh inquiries after new reported sighting
A helicopter has been spotted flying over the Marokopa area this morning. Police continue to their fugitive search for Tom Phillips. Video / NZ Herald

Otago residents' lucky escape as massive slip takes out garage
Devastated Otago residents Fiona Cadogan and Chad Ralston return home after the recent flooding to witness the destruction caused by the weather. Video / NZ Herald

Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin
Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin.

Weather to ease in Dunedin, Gail Maney conviction quashed | Focus Morning Bulletin October 5, 2024
The weather is set to ease in Southland as MetService changes its warning from red to yellow. Wrongfully convicted Gail Maney has had her conviction quashed.

One person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing trip
The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

One person dead after being trapped in avalanche in Southern Alps
One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ Herald

Health sector reforms and energy sector struggles | Focus Morning Bulletin September 14, 2024
Health sector reforms take place as the energy sector struggles. Country GDP is expected to drop as a result. A section of SH1 will be closed this weekend due to grid upgrades.

Buy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour
Buy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour’s new Ministry for Regulation. Video / Mark Mitchell

Al-Madinah School and Zayed College for Girls in lockdown
Two South Auckland Islamic schools are in lockdown after receiving threats this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Spike in homicides, hospital cuts and wild weather | Focus Morning Bulletin September 7, 2024
A spike in homicides in Auckland City is nothing to be worried about, says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, as a new meth capital of the country is revealed and wild weather looms.

Aunty of driver blames police for lack of action before dog walker killed on SH23
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.

Dog walker filmed walking in middle of dark road shortly before being fatally hit
The man can be seen holding up traffic as he walks with his dog in the dark.