Today - The state of sport in Auckland, why are so many of the city’s teams under performing and a 75 year old's relief after he was discharged without conviction after his dog mauled his 6 year old grandson.
This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus we have the latest on the woman found dead on Main Rakaia Rd, a pre-budget announcement that will offer better support to victims of sexual violence and Donald Trump offers to open communication lines with North Korea.
This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus we have the Gotingco family’s reaction to The Department of Corrections report into her killing, wild weather pictures from around the country and a planking policeman in China breaks a world record.
Today - The desperate fight to save our largest trees, fears Kauri dieback could wreak havoc in Waikato and the Road to Rio for Jarryd Hayne. And Princess Kate packs a punch at the launch of a mental health campaign.
Weather warnings are in place across the country as wild weather moves north. Tributes flow in for rare brittle bone disease adventurer Samuel Gibson and a security scare at Old Trafford which caused a match to be cancelled leaves British police looking foolish.
The Blues have suffered a miserable 43-5 hammering at the hands of the Lions in Super Rugby. One of the more tense and remarkable finishes to an AFL match. Down by 11 with five minutes remaining, the Richmond Tigers kicked this goal after the buzzer to beat the Sydney Swans. AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli both scored centuries and put on 229 for the second wicket in Bangalore's 144-run IPL wun over Gujarat.
All Blacks Julian Savea, Cory Jane and Victor Vito are among five players dropped from the Hurricanes side to play the Reds on Saturday for breaching team protocol. The trio, as well as Ardie Savea and reserve prop Chris Eves, were not considered for selection against the Reds after breaking the team's self-imposed curfew. The five players were late back to the team hotel on the Tuesday night before the side played the Sharks and have been stood down for one match.
Tony and Guy fill you in on all things sport today!
Jordie Barrett shined for the New Zealand under-20 rugby side which crushed the Aussies 30-10 in game one of the Oceania Championship on the Gold Coast. Jordie, who is the younger brother of All Black Beauden Barrett, scored a try, kicked two conversions and two penalties, rounding up his points total for the game to 15.
On this afternoon's NZ Herald Focus we have the latest on a Wellington daylight bank robbery and we meet Timmy and Tux - two very cool little penguins who have formed a special bond in rehab.
In NZ Herald Focus today - the latest from our Rugby league writer Michael Burgess who's in Sydney ahead Warriors game on Friday and Leicester City are crowned English Premier League champions for the first time in their 132 year history. Also we look at why thousands of children begin secondary school each year without the skills needed to make it through.
Today we look closely at the latest Warriors controversy and the French PM in New Zealand.
Today in NZ Herald Focus we have an exclusive interview with Kiwi free-diver William Trubridge about breaking his own world record and the Salvation Army says that 300 thousand New Zealand children are now living in income poverty. Also anther Kiwi is breaking barriers this week as Flight Lietenant Emmet Cox takes to the skies over Britain flying with the Red Arrows acrobatic team
Today in NZ Herald Focus – Breaking news of a Sydney shooting and exclusive pictures of the moment armed police surrounded a car in Auckland with guns pointed at the driver.
Today on the program - Why the struggling Warriors have axed six of their top players for failing to meet team standards and the latest on John Key's lawyer that cited a conversation with the PM when lobbying a Minister about a potential crackdown on a foreign trust industry. Also did the police find prescription drugs by Prince's body.
On the program today - The police hunt for a young teenager they believe is responsible for a series of sex attacks in the Onehunga area and we have uncovered previously unseen footage of the Chiefs scrum controversy is it foul play or fair injury.
Today on Focus we follow up on our exclusive footage of cheating allegations against the Chiefs in last week's super rugby match against the Hurricanes and we have the latest on the police hunt for a teenage serial sex attacker.
This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus - Huge wins for Donald and Trump Hillary Clinton as they get a step closer to being their party's nomination for the Whitehouse. Also A body has been found in a car which crashed and submerged in a Hamilton stream and why you will no longer be issued paper speeding tickets at the roadside.
Keven Mealamu walked alone when he received his Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit medal from Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae this afternoon. But in his heart, he wasn't alone. Five others were with him - his parents, his wife and his two children. They share in his honour, the former All Black hooker told media after the ceremony to recognise the contributions of Mealamu, fellow former All Black Tony Woodcock and 11 other high-achieving Kiwis.
Today on afternoon NZ Herald Focus – we hear from the brother of 54-year-old Ihaia Gillman-Harris after two teenagers are found guilty of his murder. 21 year old Broc Kawhena who’s accused of the hit and run killing of Ocean Heke made a belated court appearance and the sheep dog that walked 380 km over 12 days.
In NZ Herald Focus today - John Key's land tax plan may catch Kiwis buying from overseas and Donald Trump has slammed Ted Cruz and John Kasich’s as "weak" and "pathetic." Also Beyonce has proved once again, she is without equal in the pop realm
Today on NZ Herald Focus - Thousands of New Zealanders have gathered around the country for Anzac Day services, remembering those who lost their lives in war.
In NZ Herald Focus this afternoon - A Porirua woman has been sentenced to 12 months home detention for killing her partner during a domestic violence incident, China's fifth most wanted person is in New Zealand and the Queen turns 90.
Today in NZ Herald Focus we are in New York for the crucial results in the crucial New York Primary. Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest running Monarch is celebrating her 90th birthday and does the biggest All Black fan live in Spain?
Today, we talk exclusively to the AFFCO meatworker who spent an hour and a half with a meat hook impaled in his head.
Guy Heveldt and Adam Cooper review the sporting weekend where once again the new Super Rugby format has come under question following the Sunwolves’ heavy defeat to the Cheetahs.
Aucklanders are being pushed out of their own housing market and are responsible for one in five house sales in cities including Hamilton, Whangarei and Tauranga.
Waka Nathan doesn’t just answer the door, he fills it. This, you can’t help but think, is how you want all your sporting heroes to look like when they’re 75 — upright and tall, Nathan has an undeniable presence and looks in great health On the outside, at least.
Wynne Gray talks to Dr John Mayhew who has been in the frontline with NZ sports teams for the last three decades
New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul discuss upcoming season of Super Rugby.
The two-time Rugby World Cup winning All Black captain, who was last night named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year at a ceremony in Auckland, told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning why he didn’t follow other professional rugby players overseas.