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Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store

A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges

Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins address the state of NZ's health system

Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins speak about the state of NZ's health system following the death of a patient at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mark Mitchell

Political leaders respond: Is Wellington dying?

Is Wellington dying? The question put to Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Parliament this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell

Introducing iPhone 16 | Apple

Meet iPhone 16. Built for Apple Intelligence. Turbocharged with the new A18 chip. Featuring all-new Camera Control. New 48MP Fusion camera. Macro photography and more.

C-130J Hercules welcome ceremony

welcome the first of the C-130J Hercules fleet to arrive at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland, Whenuapai. Video / Micheal Craig

Ferry fleet future and princess’ cancer update | Focus Morning Bulletin September 10, 2024

KiwiRail fined over health and safety breaches, Auckland school responds after fake bomb stunt goes viral and the Princess of Wales shares an update on her cancer journey.

Adaptive football inspires a new wave of Kiwi Cristiano Ronaldos

Reporter Madeleine is at Eastern Suburbs AFC, where a special programme makes kids of all abilities fearless on the football field. Sui!

$604 million boost to New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac

Christopher Luxon announced details of the Government's $604 million boost to the budget of New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon on the Treaty Principles Bill

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed he had not seen a draft of the bill at Cabinet today. Video / Mark Mitchell

Dolphins join Auckland Dragonboaters on their winter training in Waitemata Harbour

A pod of dolphins joined Auckland Dragon Boat Association paddlers on their regular Sunday morning training today. Video / Auckland Dragon Boat Association

Teen faces murder charge, fire in Otago, Russia drone attack | Morning Bulletin 8 September, 2024

Teen faces murder charge in Grey Lynn shooting. Fire contained in Otago farmland. Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald

A mother's lifelong battle with problem gambling

Rose, a mother of six discusses a lifetime of problem gambling. Video / Michael Craig

Teen amputee's recovery after boy racer crash

Amanda Carr and her son CJ from Ongaonga discuss CJ's recovery. Video / Paul Taylor

Kaipara mayor declines a moment of silence for Kiingi Tuheitia in council hui

Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson declined a moment of silence for the late Kīngi Tūheitia in a council meeting on Wednesday morning, a day before the late Māori king was buried. V / WM

Spike in homicides, hospital cuts and wild weather | Focus Morning Bulletin September 7, 2024

A spike in homicides in Auckland City is nothing to be worried about, says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, as a new meth capital of the country is revealed and wild weather looms.

"Significant problem": 230 anglers caught fishing in marine reserves around NZ

Official information obtained by the Herald details New Zealand's hotspots for poaching in fully protected marine reserves. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark Mitchell

Head trauma didn't stop Fraser Sharp, ACC battle might

A massive head trauma at the age of 16 did not hold back former Paralympian Fraser Sharp but his ongoing battle with ACC might just break him.

My topical steroid withdrawal journey

Years of using topical steroids have resulted in a painful withdrawal journey. Video | Brodie Stone