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Focus: One year on from Yanfei Bao's disappearance

The real estate agent’s body is still missing as her murder trial proceeds. Video / NZ Herald

Yanfei Bao one year on and SkyCity closure | Focus Morning Bulletin July 19, 2024

In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, it’s one year since Yanfei Bao’s disappearance, SkyCity casino to close for five days and tough news for those on the job hunt.

Māori three times more likely to need emergency dental care

New study identified oral health inequities for Māori

'French tickler': Mortified mum finds vibrator display during chemist visit with teen

The woman initially thought the sex toys were 'oddly shaped' face massagers.

Market close: Mixed day for local stocks; Nvidia tumbles on US govt threat

The New Zealand sharemarket took a breather after a string of positive days.

'OK pedophile’: Property company manager accused of sending ‘inappropriate’ emails to blogger

'I don’t do genital mutilation of minors,' a manager wrote, using work email.

Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions

‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.

Christchurch icon ‘Radio Ron’ has died

John Truman, affectionately known as 'Radio Ron', was a well-known city identity.

Woman's death in Palmerston North being investigated as homicide - police

Police remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.

Marae-based Northland dementia clinic extended

The mate wareware (dementia) treatment trial was a success and has been extended.

Two extinct huia birds could reach half a million at auction

The birds are a sacred piece of New Zealand’s cultural and ecological heritage.

The $1.25 trillion nest egg: Who will Baby Boomers leave it to?

Estate planners say Kiwis don't need to be wealthy to leave a bequest to a charity.

Kea Kids News: 9-year-old wakeboarding prodigy is headed to the World Champs

Waikato kid Harper is only nine, but she’s already making waves on the wakeboarding scene! Reporter Anne hits Lake Karapiro ahead of Harper’s big trip to the Gold Coast.

Youth organisation asks for safe return of kaitiaki carving

Mana Inc is asking for the safe return of their kaitiaki after it was stolen from the front of their Papakura property. Video / Whakaata Māori

Pharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024

In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.

A sisterly kōrero and whānau aspirations brings the Kahu Collection to life

A new clothing range is a family affair.

‘Beating heart’ of Māori storytelling marks 10 years

Kōanga Festival is expanding from two weeks to three.

NZ hot spots voted among the world's 'best cities'

Travel + Leisure readers put two places in NZ near top of rankings.