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Drone rains down molten thermite on Ukrainian battlefield
Video shows an unmanned aerial vehicle setting alight a line of trees with a substance that is hot enough to melt steel. Video / Fair Use
Financial stress and Cathedral Cove reopening | Focus Morning Bulletin September 3, 2024
Young Kiwis show signs of financial resilience, East Coast iwi gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae and work gets under way to reopen Cathedral Cove.
Market Watch: Risks to watch as we head into Wall Street’s high crash zone
Business editor-at-large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds CIO and founder Mike Taylor about risks to watch as we head into Wall Street’s high crash zone. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Waikato boy gives new shine to old tractors
While most 12-year-olds have a massive Hot Wheels collection, Max has built a massive tractor collection, and he’s fixed them all himself! Video / Kea Kids News
Loved ones remember slain scientist Stephen Thorpe
Around 200 people gathered to remember Stephen Thorpe, a highly regarded scientist who was killed in Blockhouse Bay. Video / Dean Purcell
Focus: Simeon Brown presents National Land Transport Programme
Transport Minister Simeon Brown presented the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus Live: Simeon Brown presents 2024-27 National Land Transport programme
Simeon Brown presents 2024-27 National Land Transport programme
Forensic teams and cordons remain in Onehunga
Forensic teams and cordons remain in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga where a man was shot dead. Video / Jason Dorday
Doctors’ wait times and coffee costs | Focus Morning Bulletin September 2, 2024
In today’s headlines, desperate Ōtara patients queue in the cold for hours, housing market heats up and coffee costs spark debate.
Celebrity Treasure Island sneak peek
Celebrity Treasure Island will be returning to our screens on September 9 for its sixth season, this time with new co-host Lance Savali. Video / TVNZ
Markets with Madison: Fuel future
Channel Infrastructure at Northland’s Marsden Point is now an import fuel terminal. Video / Alyse Wright
South Africa Rugby sorry for haka disruption at Ellis Park
In a statement, SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer said it was down to “timekeeping challenges” and “simple human error”. Video / Sky Sport
Kea Kids News: Little Ref is making big calls on the rugby pitch
Arthur Rickard is one of the youngest rugby refs in NZ! Reporter Mason takes us to Tauranga, where Arthur proves 13 is plenty old enough to be tackling his referee goals.
Julian Dean donates Tour de France bike to raise money for Parkinson's New Zealand
Julian Dean chats with Budgie Woods, recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, about why he wants to donate his Tour de France bike to charity. Video / Supplied
New Zealand's GP crisis
Patients in Auckland's Ōtara are queuing in the cold from 6am to see a doctor. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah / Corey Fleming
Arrest made in Constellation Drive
Armed Police have stopped a car and two people were arrested in Constellation Drive and Atlas Place in Rosedale in Auckland. Video / Supplied
Multi vehicle crash at Newton off ramp
A crash involving multiple vehicles has blocked the Southern motorway causing traffic to exit at Newton and blocking all lanes. Video / Supplied
Homicide investigation launched in Onehunga
Homicide investigation launched in Onehunga. Video / Hayden Woodward, Alex Burton
Arrest in Mt Wellington stabbing, PM pays respects to Māori King | Morning Bulletin 1 September 2024
Arrests made in Mt Wellington stabbing. PM pays respects to Māori King Tūheitia. 48 Palestinians dead in latest Israel bombing. Video / NZ Herald
Ariki Rigby murder: Two years on, killers remain free
Family and police talk about the fight for justice for slain teen ahead of second anniversary of her murder. Video / Neil Reid
Karaage chicken bao buns
Quick and easy bao buns filled with karaage chicken, cucumber, and Japanese mayo. Video / Fresh Recipes
Police swarm on Tomuri Place townhouse
A man has died in an incident that brought police swarming into the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington. Video / Hayden Woodward
Petrol station ramraided, other businesses smashed into in crime spree
Offenders smashed their way into several businesses in coastal settlement overnight.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks after Kīngi Tūheitia's tangi
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attended and spoke to media after the tangi for Māori monarch Kiingi Tūheitia.
Heavy rain across Auckland and North Island
Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country. Video / NZH
Simeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to Warkworth
Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZH
Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024
Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.
Venison flatbread pizzas
Try venison mince for a lean, flavourful pizza topping. Video / Fresh Recipes
The Kirsa Jensen case - one of NZ's enduring mysteries
Kirsa Jensen went missing from Awatoto Beach near Napier on September 1, 1983. Video / Corey Fleming
Heather du Plessis-Allan speaks to TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell
Heather du Plessis-Allan speaks to TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell about the company's recent loss. Video / Newstalk ZB
‘His legacy is one of unity, kindness and truly listening to understand’
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark Mitchell
‘His commitment to the kaupapa was fearless and unwavering’
Labour leader Chris Hipkins pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark Mitchell
Sophie Devine to step down from captaincy after World Cup
Sophie Devine has announced she will step down as captain of the White Ferns T20 side after the Women’s T20 World Cup in October. Video / Corey Fleming
NZ Herald hits the Rings of power red carpet
The Rings of power red carpet heats up for a special preview of season 2.
Polkinghorne case: A summary of the Crown's case against murder accused
A summary of the case the Crown has presented in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne Video / Carson Bluck
Focus: Phillip Polkinghorne arrives at court with family
Phillip Polkinghorne today arrived with his sons, Ben and Taine Polkinghorne, as well as his sister Ruth as the Defence opens its case. Video / Carson Bluck
TVNZ posts $85 million after-tax loss
NZ Herald's Shayne Currie and Susie Nordqvist discuss TVNZ posting an after-tax loss of $85 million. Video / NZ Herald
Māori King dies and Auckland Uni stand-off | Focus Morning Bulletin August 30, 2024
In today's headlines, Kīingi Tūheitia passes away aged 69, Auckland University stand-off takes dramatic turn and volunteers gear up for Daffodil Day.