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Bird Flu on Otago chicken farm, Health New Zealand workers on strike today | NZ Herald News Update
40,000 chickens with bird flu to be culled on Otago egg farm, weather conditions hinder search for three missing climbers and healthcare workers on strike. Video / NZ Herald
Covid 19 vaccine misinformation and new Aussie social media laws | NZ Herald News Update
Misinformation surrounding Covid 19 vaccine, Aussie social media ban for under 16s and Adrian Orr is a no-show post OCR decision.
Biden & Trump shake hands and Coldplay “amazing a must see show” | NZ Herald News Update
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have pledged a smooth transition of power and rain didn't dampened the spirits of concert goers at last night's first Coldplay show at Eden Park.
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.
Government to apologise to state abuse survivors | NZ Herald News Update
Government to apologise to state abuse survivors, calls for improvements to the West Coast highway. Video / NZ Herald
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.
Gaza civilians trapped, freedom camping rules & record low road toll | NZ Herald News Update
Can kiwi bank compete with Aussie banks?, 100,000 Trapped as Israeli Tanks Advance in North Gaza, Westland freedom camping changes, and NZ's lowest-ever Labor weekend road toll.
Bus attack suspect on the run & America’s Cup in Barcelona Uncertain | NZ Herald News Update
Auckland bus attack leaves one dead, America's Cup future in Barcelona uncertain, and NZ PM discusses a royal visit with King Charles.
Govt Steps in for Wellington Council & Yanfei Bao Trial Updates | NZ Herald News Update
Govt intervention, police shortage, gang arrests, youth justice issues, real estate trial, and new school lunch programme.
Auckland's America's Cup Costs, Gaza Casualties, Royal Visit to Australia | NZ Herald Update 21 Oct
Auckland's Mayor voices concerns over America's Cup costs. Gaza sees rising casualties. King Charles visits Australia. Stay updated with key stories from around the world.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis addresses media on the Crown accounts for the year to June 2024
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Crown accounts underscore the need to restore discipline to public spending. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus Live: Shane Reti announcing Plunket support for childhood immunisations
Minister Reti and Minister Costello will be announcing an initiative to expand the workforce able to deliver childhood immunisations.
Focus: Sighting of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children
Enquiries are continuing after the first confirmed sighting of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children together.
Manawanui sinking and rates revolt | Focus Morning Bulletin October 7, 2024
Ripple effects hit after Navy ship’s sinking, clean-up efforts get under way in Dunedin and how one Wellingtonian is boycotting the city’s rates increase.
Focus: Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop on fast-track approvals bill
Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop announcing the Government’s Fast-track projects. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after fire took hold of the listing vessel, which ran aground near Upolu, Samoa.
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.
Deaf teen pushes for change in access to disability funding
17-year-old student Felix Shaw is leading the charge to get clearer guidance on funding for hearing aid batteries. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens
Business leaders optimistic and US VP debate | Focus Morning Bulletin October 3, 2024
How senior business leaders are feeling, moves to restore confidence in Auckland’s rail network and why Air New Zealand is cutting back on domestic services.
Conflict in the Middle East
Missiles follow Israeli ground operation in Lebanon as sirens sound across Israel.
Dargaville crime and Middle East conflict | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2024
Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.
ADHD link to drug use and Interislander saga | Focus Morning Bulletin October 1, 2024
Concerns grow over the link between ADHD and drug use, shocking footage emerges of crash in Auckland, and the Prime Minister hints at a solution for Interislander’s woes.
Kim Dotcom’s extradition and haka world record | Focus Morning Bulletin September 30, 2024
Kim Dotcom's surrender order on pause, nitrous oxide abuse in New Zealand on the rise plus New Zealand sets the new record for the largest haka.
Israel continues to bomb Beirut as Florida floods | Focus Morning Bulletin September 28, 2024
Israel continues its attack through the Middle East, as governments around the world continue to talk about a ceasefire and tropical storm Helene tears through Florida.
Luxon speaks to the media from Palmerston North
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from Palmerston North
Focus Live: Release of the Report on the Northland tower collapse
Independent Chair Sarah Sinclair will be joined by Minister for Energy Hon Simeon Brown to present the findings of the report.
Facial recognition and work from home | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2024
Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?