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Broken footbridge: Restaurants suffer over 'mindblowing' delays
The Conservatory bar and restaurant owner Tricky Hartley outlines the impact of the Wynyard Quarter crossing bridge being out of action for months. Video / Jason Oxenham
Editorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he had
His demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.
Great Kiwi yarn: Inside the woollen goods factory keeping a small village going
Norsewear's new owner talks about hopes for the company as it looks to survive and then thrive. Video / Neil Reid
Hailstorm hits Christchurch Airport
A Christchurch resident was caught in a hail storm at Christchurch Airport. Video / Kelly Watson
Te Awamutu BMX riders off to world champs
Great opportunity to see where skills stack up against best riders from around the world.
AI threat to authors and Weinstein conviction overturned | Focus Morning Bulletin April 26, 2024
Lawyer appeals High Court decision over Children's Minister's summons, and one of Harvey Weinstein's rape convictions is overturned. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Newstalk ZB
Attendees move car before New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service
A group of people attending New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service manually lift a car before proceedings could begin. Video / Reuben Doyle
Appeal lodged in fight to get Children’s Minister before Waitangi Tribunal
Kīngitanga, Tainui and Māori Women’s Welfare League have given "words of support" - lawyer
Thousands gather for Anzac Day dawn services
Events are planned throughout the day across the country.
Ella Purnell on skydiving in NZ and her friendship with Melanie Lynskey
The star could only gush about her time in Aotearoa - and her much-cherished Kiwi pal.
Anzac Day: We honour the service, suffering, and sacrifice of our people - Dame Cindy Kiro
OPINION: "Kia maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. We will remember them."
Central Hawke's Bay WWII veteran: 'It’s crazy, isn’t it, killing a human being?'
Veteran says luck was on his side during his time fighting in WWII.
Zippy EV ambulance tackles health of the planet, first in Hamilton and NZ
The electric ambulance can go from 0-100km/h in nine seconds.
Kea Kids News: Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick can call out boomers, but can she dab?
Want to know what politics are? Chlöe Swarbrick explains to Kea Kids News reporter Rufus, and tries to top Seymour’s chicken dance. Video / Kea Kids News
‘So privileged’: Family remember couple killed by rogue ram
The couple became great-grandparents for the fifth time four days after their deaths.
Chris Hipkins responds to Cabinet reshuffle
Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to Christopher Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle announcement. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police Minister says bill about sending clear message to gangs
Mark Mitchell is adamant gang patches will be banned.
Service academy students to march with veterans
East Coast rangatahi are honouring their tīpuna for Anzac Day.
Taite Music Prize 2024: Vera Ellen takes home top award
The Wellingtonian songstress came out on top with her hit album Ideal Home Noise.
Whānau to farewell much loved mum, daughter, nana
Senior Constable Gail Shepherd will be buried today at her whānau urupā.
Waikato Navy officer to play tuba at Anzac Day event in Gallipoli
Petty Officer Fraser Robertson has already played at the commemorations in 2014 and 2017.
Kea Kids News: Runner loses leg but wins spot in Paralympics
When Mitch Joynt’s leg went through a wood chipper, little did he know it would set him on a path to glory. Kea Kids News reporter Robbie finds out the gory details.
Ten-year-old raises awareness for Autism Acceptance Month
Fa'alili Fa'alili is a 10-year-old who was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old. She has severe language delay, but enjoys music and reading. Video / Elizabeth Fa'alili
Police Association president Chris Cahill gives submission to justice select committee
Chris Cahill earlier expressed his support for the Government’s proposed gang patch ban - but said it was 'not without its fish hooks'. Video / New Zealand Parliament
Former Black Power member Eugene Ryder gives submission to justice select committee
A former member of Black Power says the Government’s proposed gang patch ban won't work and could lead to members getting tattoos of patches. Video / New Zealand Parliament
Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network
Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy has launched Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network, Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand. Video / Hiringa
Denis O’Reilly: My select committee submission on the Gang Legislation Amendment Bill
OPINION: Lifetime gang member Denis O'Reilly speaks to the parliamentary committee.
Foreign doctors struggle with Kiwi culture
New Zealand's cultural integration model for GPs needs work, study finds.
Iwi-supported accommodation for released prisoners opens in Glenfield
Te Rūnanga ō Ngāti Whātua will support Māori inmates back into society.
Three Strikes will mean 'unjust sentences and accelerate mass incarceration of Māori and Pasifika' - Ferris
Te Pāti Māori MP calls it a 'destructive and ineffective piece of law-making'.
Iwi-supported accommodation to help released prisoners reintegrate
Te Hāpai Ō is an iwi-supported accommodation service intended to help men coming out of prison to reintegrate into society. Video / Whakaata Māori
NZ's productivity crisis: What's to blame and how can we fix it?
New Zealand’s low productivity has been a bugbear for economists and politicians for years
Simon Wilson: 'Strong leaders', a 'rigged' economy and the survey of doom
OPINION: Most of us think the country is 'broken' and need a 'strong leader'. Now what?