Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 August, 2022
House values dip further, a controversial harbour bridge trial is back on the cards and the violent attack of Tauranga’s new MP kept quiet in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
House values dip further, a controversial harbour bridge trial is back on the cards and the violent attack of Tauranga’s new MP kept quiet in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
PM Jacinda Ardern wask asked about Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell's selection as a National Party candidate after the news that he violently attacked a younger boy when he was 16. Video / Mark Mitchell
The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister were asked about their personal experiences of bullying. Video / Mark Mitchell
Fog continues to blanket Auckland while heavy snow warnings have been put in place across the South Island as a cold blast sweeps up Aotearoa. Video / George Heard / NZ Herald
Police investigate Cambridge homicide after woman found dead, search underway in Te Aroha. Video / Mike Scott
Fresh concerns over our hospital buildings, how buy now, pay later schemes could be fueling addiction and cold plus fog hits the country in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Transtasman lag has doubled since 2012, figures show.
The Freedoms & Rights Coalition took to the streets around Grafton and Newmarket disrupting traffic as the police try to contain them. Video / NZ Herald
Police have had to intervene between two groups of protesters in Auckland’s Domain this morning. The Brian Tamaki-led Freedom & Rights Coalition traded verbal blows with a counter-protest group wanting to silence the Destiny Church leader’s supporters. Video / NZ Herald
The latest on the Greens co-leadership saga, Levin residents forced to flee overnight and a mass shooting across the ditch in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
National Building and Construction spokesman Andrew Bayly gets fire-up over the government's response to the Com Com's draft report into the construction industry. Video / NZ Herald
National MP Chris Bishop and Labour MP Chris Hipkins attacking each-other over cost-of-living payments and tax. Video / NZ Herald
As house values record their biggest fall in 14 years and real estate agents see sales decrease, experts explain how the power is returning to buyers. Video / NZ Herald
Ministers Woods and Clark sent a warning out to the building and construction industry, following the ComCom's draft report. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM speaks at Mana in Mahi milestone. Video / NZ Herald
04 AUGUST 2022 Ministry of Health Covid-19 and vaccination rollout briefing. Video / NZ Herald
The big question around our plan to tackle climate change, friendly fire at parliament and brazen building site thieves risking lives in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Education Minister Chris Hipkins on National leader Chris Luxon. “They clearly don’t have a clear and consistent position”. Video / NZ Herald
Why your takeaways bill may no longer get in the way of a loan, calls for Immigration New Zealand overhaul and house values plummet in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Revenue Minister David Parker under the media spotlight over the cost-of living payments. Video / Mark Mitchell
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis is asked about the current youth crime-wave hitting the country. Video / Mark Mitchell
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis comments on Hawke's Bay prison protest as five inmates remain on the roof. Video / Mark Mitchell
National deputy leader Nicola Willis has fronted media saying the cost-of-living payment has been a "misuse of tax payer funding". Video / Mark Mitchell
Liquorland Parnell store manager John Trail couldn't help but laugh at the thieves stealing a box of Peanut Slabs and then leaving bottles strewn across the footpath. Video / Hayden Woodward / Supplied
How a hockey stick prevented a robbery, four-day working week trial begins and the latest move from text scammers in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Health Minister Andrew Little's briefing on workforce issues. Video / Mark Mitchell
The cost of living payment mistake leaving overseas New Zealanders confused, Kiwi singer opens up on dramatic exit and why Prince Charles is facing questions over charity donations in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
The infection peak has likely passed and with fewer than expected - experts explain why.
Shopper ran towards danger and was confronted with heartbreaking scene.
Ram-raiding youths who have plagued Auckland businesses are now favouring jewellery store smash-and-grabs, with at least two occurring in the city every week. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied