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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.
'Ngarewa-Packer smiles like Tinker Bell but rhetoric is from blinking hell' - Shane Jones
NZ First deputy leader says Māori Party is blood shaming.
Focus: Schools refuse to enrol excluded students
Three NZ high schools are defying Ministry of Education orders to enrol expelled students. Video / NZ Herald
Expelled students turned away and elopement on the rise | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.
Māori game developers and storytellers explore China's digital sector
A group of Māori game developers are heading to China to foster business relationships. Video / Whakaata Māori
Maori tech and game developers eye China markets
The group hopes to build relationships with other tech firms.
Frank Film 2024 ep 10: Tusiata Avia
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Mike King provided media advice to leaders accused of having toxic work culture
King told bosses the staff who quit were 'disgruntled former employees'.
Darleen Tana: Husband's bike shop in liquidation, insolvency firm combing through store
A notice was placed in the Newmarket Bikes and Beyond window this afternoon.
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
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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.
Young couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they own
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This Aussie souvenir is ballsy. But can you bring it into NZ?
Giving this as a gift is ballsy. Literally.
The Conversation: Will NZ's mental health targets get over the line?
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Anaru Eketone: Weaving history and story-telling and getting to the truth
OPINION: Distinguishing the difference between myth and legend.
AT boss under fire and Catholic order stripped of authority | Focus Morning Bulletin July 16, 2024
In today's headlines with Chereè Kinnear, criticism for AT boss, exorcism abuse claims and another legal win for Donald Trump.
Te reo Māori names to grace Eastern Busway
Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Ngaati Whanaunga gift Eastern Busway Māori names.
Biggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recovery
Save the Kiwi is hoping for a kiwi corridor in the Waikato in the next few years.
Focus: New city beat cops hit the streets
A team of 51 officers has been deployed to crack down on violence and antisocial behaviour in the central city. Video / Alyse Wright
Americans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shooting
Many Americans who call New Zealand home are left shaken by the presidential campaign.
Confirmed: King will not visit NZ in 2024. Here's why
Charles and Camilla have cut Aotearoa from their upcoming Australasian tour.