Wednesday sees the sub-tropical low finally clearing New Zealand leaving a day or two of drier weather. However by Friday more showers are expected and a new big low looks likely to impact our weather next week with more rain, but sun in the forecast too.
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Macklemore played a sold-out show at Auckland's Spark Arena on Thursday night sporting an All Blacks jersey. Video / Supplied
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Focus: Temperatures drop amid grid crisis
Households have been warned of overloading the country’s power grid today. Video / NZ Herald
Tumuaki worried about new school lunch model
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Grid crisis, Taiwan trips and pharmacies investigated | Focus Morning Bulletin May 10, 2024
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Northland mother Ashleigh Wyse on daughter Annalise's autism journey. Video / Michael Cunningham
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Wrong-way drink driver crashes into elderly couple on Dunedin motorway.
Ponsonby killer’s past, Budget tease and temperatures plunge | Focus Morning Bulletin May 9, 2024
New details emerge about the Ponsonby Road killer’s criminal past, Nicola Wilis teases her upcoming Budget and polar air sees temperatures plunge in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Focus Live: Finance Minister gives first pre-Budget speech
Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers first pre-Budget speech to the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce this morning.
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Emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident, on Victoria Ave in Remuera, around 10.20pm. Video / NZ Herald
The Arts Centre - A National Taonga? - Frank Film 2024 Ep 1
Frank Film explores the story behind the proposed axing of Arts Centre funds in the Christchurch City Council’s draft long-term plan. Video / Frank Film
Kea Kids: Māori Minecraft competition builds community through creativity
We’re at Te Ahi Orokohanga, where over 140 kids are competing in a Minecraft speed-building competition entirely in Te Reo Māori!
Kiwi start-up raises $1.7b
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Focus: Prime Minister Chris Luxon takes questions
Prime Minister Chris Luxon took questions from the media. Video / Marty Melville
Haka performed for Hone Kay-Selwyn
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MetService National Weather: May 8th - May 11th
MetService National Weather: May 8th - May 11th. Video / MetService
Focus: Demand for food support grows
The number of Kiwis in need of food support has hit concerning levels as foodbanks across the country struggle to keep up with demand. Video / Alyse Wright
Focus: Ponsonby Rd gunman found dead
Alleged Ponsonby Rd gunman, Hone Kay-Selwyn, was found dead at a rural property near Taupō. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Police update on Ponsonby Rd shooting
Detective Inspector Chris Barry talks to media after suspected gunman found dead
Ponsonby gunman dead, Canterbury fires and airborne crash | Focus Morning Bulletin May 8, 2024
Alleged Ponsonby gunman found dead, two Canterbury houses go up in flames and footage emerges of a terrifying airborne crash in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
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A large fire has destroyed part of a housing block at Burnham military camp in Canterbury, while a house has also been destroyed by fire in Rangiora. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Baby Timons! Real life meerkat pups make their public debut
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Spectators attack young players
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Focus: Government to publish school attendance data
Act Party leader David Seymour has announced the Government's plan to publish schools' attendance data every week. Video / Marty Melville
Focus: Deputy PM Winston Peters takes questions
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters took questions from the media. Video / Marty Melville
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The man police are seeking in relation to the Ponsonby Rd shooting is seen on CCTV walking on Ponsonby Rd in the moments directly after a man was shot and killed.
Ponsonby shooting, Gaza ceasefire and best cars revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin May 7, 2024
Police hunt for Ponsonby shooting suspect, Hamas accepts a ceasefire deal and which cars Kiwis rank the best to drive in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Microsoft enters landmark Māori data sovereignty deal
The agreement will protect Māori data sovereignty in an increasingly globalising and digitising world. Video / Te Ao Māori
Kid petrol heads are setting the streets of Ashburton on fire
Kids are taking the wheel and town roads become a wild race track at the annual Ashburton Street Sprints! Kea Kids News reporter Olivia has all the heart-pounding action.
Ponsonby homicide: Can you help Police identify this man?
Ponsonby homicide: Can you help Police identify this man? Video / Counties Manukau Police
Donald Trump rejoins the campaign trail: holding rallies between court dates
Former US President Donald J. Trump attended Wednesday campaign rallies in Michigan and in Wisconsin as his ongoing criminal trial in New York is not held. Video / AP
Air New Zealand crew use sign language in the sky for NZSL
Air New Zealand crew used New Zealand Sign Language to communicate with passengers as part of NZSL week May 6-12. Video / Anna Sarjeant
MetService National Weather: May 6th - May 9th
MetService National Weather: May 6th - May 9th.