All Blacks centre Conrad Smith has left the squad to return home to New Zealand for what coach Steve Hansen has called a "family matter". However, Hansen is confident Smith, a recent new father, will return after this weekend's test against Scotland at Murrayfield to be available to play Wales in Cardiff the following week.
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MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
Starmer's call for release of Gaza 'sausages' goes viral
A video of Uk Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling on Hamas to return "the sausages" as he urged a peaceful solution to the Gaza war with Israel went viral on Tuesday. Video / AFP
Lebanon’s deadliest day
Lebanon suffered its deadliest day in two decades after Israeli air strikes killed 558 people. Video / AFP
First look at proposed set-up for SailGP Auckland
An artist's impression of the spectator zone for SailGP's debut event in Auckland in January. Video / SailGP
Two injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland
Fire services are in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Release of the Report on the Northland tower collapse
Independent Chair Sarah Sinclair will be joined by Minister for Energy Hon Simeon Brown to present the findings of the report.
Firearms recovered after vehicle flees from Police
A gang associate is facing serious charges after firearms were recovered following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
Facial recognition and work from home | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2024
Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?
Inside the Rovers: Sharp-shooter's Return
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David Dallas on the importance of small music venues
David Dallas speaks about why we need to highlight small venues to save live music. Video / Carson Bluck, Lana Andelane
Darleen Tana mulls appeal as Greens restart process to oust her
Green Party delegates will meet at a Special General Meeting on October 17 to discuss whether to use the waka-jumping law to oust former Green MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in Lebanon
Christopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald
Loading Docs: The man outside
A young woman’s life turns into a nightmare when she realises her ex-boyfriend is stalking her. Loading Docs is a Notable Pictures initiative made with support from NZ On Air.
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster appointed as head of Government’s Social Investment Agency
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's appointment as the head of the Government’s Social Investment Agency. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide
Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.
Football Ferns break silence over allegations of coach Jitka Klimkova’s inappropriate behaviour
Football Ferns players expressed concerns of inappropriate behaviour towards a player by outgoing coach Jitka Klimkova. Video / NZ Herald
Polkinghorne trial and e-scooters | Focus Morning Bulletin September 24, 2024
How sex worker Madison Ashton reacted to 'botched' Polkinghorne case, last-ditch effort to save the iconic Chateau Tongariro and high hopes for new e-scooter contracts.
Watch: How Auckland Airport tried to avert traffic problems at Mānawa Bay
Mark Thomson, commercial manager at Auckland Airport. is at Mānawa Bay, discusses the new premium discount outlet on airport land.
Space summit protestors
Protestors outside the New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024 at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Poo-posterous taxes send school funds down the dunny
Wild council rates have Greytown School flushing $37,000 down the toilet! Reporter Sienna finds out how the kids would spend those pennies. Video / KKN
Polkinghorne case: The not guilty verdict
Philip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021. Video / NZ Herald
Not guilty: Reaction outside court as Polkinghorne walks away a free man
Reaction from both sides outside court after not guilty verdict in Polkinghorne murder trial. Video / NZ Herald
Polkinghorne and his sister return home after acquittal
Philip Polkinghorne and his sister return home after murder acquittal.
Bruce Hanna reflects on Polkinghorne not guilty verdict
Bruce Hanna speaks to reporters outside court after not guilty verdict returned in Polkinghorne murder trial. Video / Katie Harris
Not guilty: Crown Solicitor Alysha McClintock speaks outside court
Crown Solicitor Alysha McClintock speaks outside court after not-guilty verdict. Video / NZ Herald
Philip Polkinghorne found not guilty of murder and manslaughter
The jury has found Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of the murder of his wife Pauline Hanna.
Polkinghorne speaks outside court after not guilty verdict
Polkinghorne speaks outside court after not guilty verdict
Fleeing van leads Police through racecourse in roundabout chase
A fleeing van led police on a dramatic pursuit through Featherston, Carterton, and Greytown before being arrested. Video / Supplied
PM orders public servants back to office
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon orders public servants back to office in today's Post-Cabinet press conference September 23rd 2024. Video / Mark Mitchell
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September - Tuesday 24th September
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September
Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roof
A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
The Hikurangi subduction zone: a credible magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami scenario
The Hikurangi subduction zone: a credible magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami scenario. Video / East Coast LAB
Child poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024
New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.
Markets with Madison: Air NZ v AKL Airport
Auckland International Airport’s biggest customer is unhappy about its $6.6 billion plans. But Air NZ’s CEO Greg Foran is dealing with his own unhappy customers. Video / C.Pitney
We’ve all heard their siren bikes, but have we heard what they have to say?
These West Auckland kids know their sirens are loud, but it’s all for the love of sound. Reporter Rohan takes us to a siren bike battle, to listen to the voices behind the noise.
The Lightpath shines with touches of kindness this Art Week
In an algorithm-meets-art collaboration, artist Shannon Novak and iion have programmed Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath for Art Week to deliver happiness. Video / Supplied
Harry and Kowhai the assistance dog
The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a much-needed bond between the two and allows his parents to relax. Video / Tom Eley
Mehrtens released, fires in South Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin 22 September, 2024
NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens released after being held by Indonesian rebels for 19 months. Fires in South Auckland. Call for wider access to breast cancer drugs. Video / NZ Herald