Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern comments on select committee hearing, reiterating her support for Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran in the wake of a cafe meeting that resulted in an RNZ senior employee losing their job. / Otago Daily Times
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Napier City Rovers seemed set for a huge Central League win against Western Suburbs, until an equaliser six minutes into added time. Video / Neil Reid
Samoan Language Week 2024: Learning gagana Samoa
Krystal Nati-Salima has enrolled her son, Samson, into a full-immersion Samoan language preschool in the hopes of him learning the language and connecting with his roots.
State Highway 3 Waikato crash
Five people have died in a crash near Hamilton this evening, which has forced the closure of State Highway 3. Video / NZ Herald
Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh faces calls to apologise
Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh faces calls to apologise after interrupting response to Whakatōhea Treaty settlement in Parliament
Kea Kids: Can you beat Dan Carter at a kicking challenge?
Reporter Jack is kicking it with rugby legend Dan Carter, who’s got a challenge for little rugby legends everywhere. Beat his record and help UNICEF in the process!
Budget 2024: What we know so far
A recap on pre-Budget announcements in the lead-up to Thursday's full Budget announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon calls Te Pāti Māori's planned protests 'illegal'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called Te Pāti Māori's planned strikes as part of a day of protests this Thursday 'illegal.' Video / Mark Mitchell
Fullers, Vessev, get 'world's first electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel' on the water
Fullers and electric boat startup Vessev (formerly Seachange) are testing the VS-9 - billed as "the world's first electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel" - on Auckland Harbour.
Watch prefabricated homes for Auckland made in a Chinese factory
Production of modular or prefabricated Ecotech Commercial homes like those which Kāinga Ora has had installed in Sandringham, Auckland. Video / Supplied
Kea Kids News: Who can stop kids acting up in class? Kiwi Can!
Teachers say behaviour in New Zealand classrooms is the worst in the world! Can Kiwi Can change all this? Reporter Sean checks it out. Video / Kea Kids News
Nicola Willis speaks about the upcoming Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media a few days before the coalition Government’s first Budget. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kea Kids News: Kiwi kid takes out Little Miss Universe
Reporter Stacy ‘8Face’ Meng catches up with Tapaita Fonokalafi and her friends, fresh off of their big wins at the Little Miss Universe pageant in Turkey! Video / Kea Kids News
St John, migrant abuse and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 27, 2024
St John urged to assess its call-taking process, elderly migrants tell of abuse by New Zealand children and Papua New Guinea considers foreign support.
Markets with Madison: Telcos v big tech
The CEO of One NZ, says big tech has benefitted from its multi-million-dollar investments in infrastructure. Now he plans to make them pay. Video / Carson Bluck | Alyse Wright
Kea Kids News: Kiwi kid takes out Little Miss Universe
Reporter Stacy ‘8Face’ Meng catches up with Tapaita Fonokalafi and her friends, fresh off of their big wins at the Little Miss Universe pageant in Turkey! Video / Kea Kids News
Emergency incident at Onehunga mall
There has been an emergency incident at Onehunga mall involving fire and police services. Video / Supplied
David Seymour on Te Tiriti: We want a society that’s modern, multi ethnic that values our humanity
David Seymour on Te Tiriti: We want a society that’s modern, multi ethnic that values our humanity ahead of our differences
Papua New Guinea landslide: Survivors wait for official help
Hundreds are feared dead after a massive landslide in a remote part of Papua New Guinea, where survivors are still waiting for official help more than 24 hours on. Video / AP
Serious accident between Hamilton and te Awamutu
Ohaupo Rd between Hamilton and te Awamutu is closed following a serious accident. Video / Maryana Garcia
Physio on the importance of a good diet and exercise
Mount Maunganui physiotherapist and coach Brad Dixon explains the positive effects of eating well and moving more.
Hairdressing industry faces ‘concerning’ skills gap as salons turn apprentices away
There's just over 1000 current hairdresser apprentices - 100 less than last year. Video / Corey Fleming
Focus: Person missing in Wellington Harbour
A person is reportedly missing after falling overboard on an East by West ferry in Wellington Harbour this morning. Video / RNZ / Angus Dreaver
University of Waikato students and staff join national pro-Palestine protest
Over 100 students protested in front of the University of Waikato Library against Israel's actions in Gaza. Video / Maryana Garcia
Focus: Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka announce social housing funding
Housing ministers Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka have announced new social housing funding in Kilbirnie this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
I Am: Celine Dion - Official Trailer
I Am: Celine Dion gives us a raw and honest look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Video / Prime Vide
Rugby chaos, New Caledonia unrest and half-marathon blunder | Focus Morning Bulletin May 24, 2024
Richie McCaw speaks out on rugby’s civil war, more Kiwis get the green light to evacuate New Caledonia and how a husband's ‘toxic’ actions almost cost this wife a race victory.
Carlos Ulberg confirms UFC 303 co-main event
Carlos Ulberg will fight former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill at UFC 303 in late June. Video / NZ Herald
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the surprises to come in the 2024 budget
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis say there will be some good surprises in the Budget 2024. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis give their first joint interview since being elected
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis's joint pre-Budget interview as coalition marks six months in power. Video / Mark Mitchell
Queen St closed due to gas leak
Auckland's Queen St is closed after a reported gas leak and small fire. Video / John Weekes
Sprint cyclist Shaane Fulton reflects on Olympic selection without friend Olivia Podmore
Shaane Fulton has been selected for the NZ Olympic cycling team. Video / RNZ
Park Rd - Call Me Up
Park Rd performs Call Me Up. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only
Park Rd - Secrets
Park Rd performs Secrets. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only
Behind the scenes of Cocoa Wilds’ latest social media trend
Chocolatier Byron McLean reveals the secret behind Cocoa Wilds' viral social media trend. Video / Alyse Wright
Focus: Auckland business owners call for more police
Business owners in Auckland’s CBD are pleading for more cops as safety fears keep customers away. Video / NZHerald
Focus: UK Prime Minister calls general election
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has annoucned a general election for July 4. Video / AP
CBD safety, New Caledonia and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin May 23, 2024
Auckland businesses plead for greater police presence, more Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a general election.
Empowering rangatahi Māori: New research project scores ‘golden’ grant
A new research project is under way that uses the voices of rangatahi from the East Coast to help co-design initiatives to make positive changes during a climate change crisis.