A large high is still trying to hold on to the country but is drifting eastwards. The forecast is generally dry bit coastal clouds and showers increase with northerly quarter winds rising on Sunday in a number of regions and rain moving in to the West Coast.
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Warriors beaten again in battle with Knights
The Warriors seem to have lost all momentum after another loss to the Newcastle Knights. Video / Sky Sport
Police shoot dead 'radicalised' 16yo boy who stabbed man in Perth
Police have shot dead a 16-year-old boy who stabbed another man with a kitchen knife in Perth, saying the teenager was "radicalised" online. Video / WA Police
Body discovered in West Auckland
Police are at the scene after a body was discovered in the mangroves in West Auckland.
Tribesman gang members ride through Auckland city
The convoy was seen travelling down Victoria St on a Sunday afternoon, May 5, 2024. Video | Supplied
Chiefs take massive 56-7 win over Force
Chiefs take massive 56-7 win over Force. Video | Sky Sport
Rio de Janeiro set for biggest Madonna concert ever
Rio de Janeiro is set for Madonna’s massive Copacabana beach concert that will be her biggest ever. Video / AP
Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' heading to Australia
Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' are heading to Australia.
2024 Rotorua Marathon
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Focus: PM Christopher Luxon, Mayor Wayne Brown make Auckland Watercare announcement
PM Christopher Luxon, Mayor Wayne Brown make Auckland Watercare announcement. Video | NZ Herald
Tragic accident in Woodhill Forest
Kate Ganner recalls her tragic mountain biking crash in Woodhill Forest that has left her paralysed for life. Video / Alex Burton
Reds claim historic victory over Crusaders
The Reds held on to best the Crusaders in Christchurch for the first time in 25 years. Video / Sky Sport
Fleeing driver evades police spikes on motorway
A fleeing car crashed into a bystander’s vehicle during a chaotic pursuit across Auckland on Saturday.
Palestine protests - police and protester tactics evolving
Police have visited some of those protesting, endorsing their right to do so but warning against 'breaching the peace.'
Armed police swarm central Auckland building
Police have arrested a man after reports of a person with a gun in central Auckland. Video / Dean Purcell
Worker burnout, the future of vaccines and frustration over driver's licences
Workers overworked, Pharmac and Health NZ weigh up the future of Covid vaccines and questions over why labour-hire companies continue to bring in overseas workers.
SailGP team capsizes in Bermuda
The US SailGP team have come unstuck, reports say the crew are safe. Video / SailGP
Business Hub: Bruno Goedeke, chief executive Naylor Love
On April 27, Goedeke started as chief of one of New Zealand's largest building businesses. He has worked for the company for the past 19 years.
The mother of explosion victim tells her story
Sarah Ferguson, the mother of Jamey Bowring who was killed in an explosion at Salter Cartage Ltd in Wiri, talks about her loss and ongoing court action. Video / Mike Scott
Health & Disability Commissioner on Southern region cancer service delays
Health & Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell on her investigation into Southern region cancer service delays. Video / NZ Herald
Armed police swarm Mount Maunganui’s Bayfair mall
A manhunt is under way after an attack at Mount Maunganui’s Bayfair shopping mall which left a person seriously injured. Video / Samantha Motion
Police swarm a central Auckland petrol station
Two arrested following standoff with police at Pt Chevalier petrol station. Video / New Zealand Police Conduct Association
Waikato shines on the big screen
Waikato film office showcases locations to national and international productions. Video / Waikato Screen
Violent fight involving a machete
A violent fight involving a machete and school pupils spills onto the Onehunga streets. Video / Regz Tupe
Whakatāne Michael Hill Jewellery raided
A Michael Hill Jewellery store in Whakatāne was raided on Thursday. Video / Supplied
CTE, Lachie Jones inquest and Princess Charlotte's birthday | Focus Morning Bulletin May 3, 2024
NZ's first case of an international sporting rep diagnosed with CTE, Lachie Jones inquest and Princess Charlotte turns nine in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Windows smashed in Ōtara electorate office
Multiple windows have been smashed in the electorate office of Labour MP Jenny Salesa. Video / Hayden Woodward
Markets with Madison: Pension deficit
The newest finance firm, FirstCape, is on a mission to grow individual savings to ensure people can retire on more than state pension payments. Video / Carson Bluck
Public Trust specialist Catherine Simpson
Money from unclaimed estates eventually transfers to the Government. Video / Jason Oxenham
Watch: 25 years of the Earth Observatory
Nasa delivers stunning images that are out of this world. Video / NASA
BNZ Breakers announce Jonah Bolden signing
BNZ Breakers sign former NBA player Jonah Bolden on one-year deal Video / BNZ Breakers
Watch: Green Party says ‘disciplinary process’ under way into MP’s behaviour
A disciplinary process into the behaviour of MP Julie Anne Genter during a confrontation in Parliament last night. Video / RNZ
Details of Auckland Airport redevelopment
Scott Tasker, chief customer officer Auckland Airport shares details of redevelopment projects. Video / Michael Craig
Computed Tomography (CT) scanning - what is it?
Smith's Detection computed tomography scanning explainer. Video / Smiths Detection
Focus Live: National pre-budget announcement
PM Chris Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to media on education pre-budget announcement.
Chris Hipkins on Julie Anne Genter confrontation
Chris Hipkins comments on Julie Anne Genter's actions in House last night. Video / Alyse Wright
Chris Hipkins comments on Winston Peters' Aukus speech
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about Winston Peters' Aukus speech and his comments about former NSW Premier Bob Carr. Video / Alyse Wright
Chris Hipkins visits BBM FoodSpace
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the importance of community charities like BBM. Video / Alyse Wright
Dowager Duchess of Bedford becomes a Kiwi
Dowager Duchess of Bedford Henrietta Russell becomes a Kiwi. Video / Supplied
Kina ranching and kelp restoration creating opportunities for hapū
Urchinomics project into sea urchin ranching and kelp restoration is creating opportunities for hapū. Video / Te Ao Māori News