We take a special look at the very dry conditions around New Zealand and have a detailed focus at the incoming rain possibilities for the final week of Summer and the start of Autumn. While rain and showers are appearing more in the forecasts we still see a lot of dry weather coming in for March – but hope is on the horizon for some who need rain.
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Focus: Government announces $153m to fund return of charter schools
Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced $153 million in funding to bring back charter schools. Video / Michael Craig
Police Commissioner and Police Minister reveal specialised gang task force
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has announced a National Gang Unit to crack down on gang crime and gangs’ anti-social behaviour. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announcement
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster speaks to media.
Focus Live: David Seymour makes charter schools announcement
David Seymour makes charter schools announcement.
Focus: Auckland Mayor slams CBD parking charges
Wayne Brown has reprimanded Auckland Transport over its 24/7 parking charges. Video / NZHerald
The Block NZ homes under construction to be sold
Four new homes under construction to be sold after The Block NZ is canned. Video / Shayne Currie
Focus: Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable
MBIE has warned that Mt Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield is not commercially viable for the future.
CBD parking, Mt Ruapehu’s future and Lachlan Jones inquest | Focus Morning Bulletin May 14, 2024
Auckland’s Mayor blasts AT over CBD parking charges, Whakapapa skifield’s future and the Lachie Jones inquest in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / TVNZ / NZHerald
Kea Kids News: Northland tamariki aquabots are all set to make an overseas splash
These Motatau students have won big in an underwater robotics challenge! Video / Kea Kids News
Fair Go hosts say farewell
The Fair Go hosts said goodbye to their viewers as the canceled show came to a close. Video / TVNZ
Man leaves baby on the ground as he steals car
CCTV footage shows a man abandoning a baby on the side of the road as he drives off in a stolen car. Video / Supplied
Sam Cane announces All Blacks retirement at end of 2024
The 32-year-old will take up a three-year contract in Japan. Video / NZ Rugby
Killer Beez gang convoy for Ponsonby Rd killer
A gang convoy followed the funeral of Ponsonby Rd shooter Hone Kay-Selwyn on Monday afternoon. Video / NZ Herald
French Film Festival Aotearoa
Whether you are in the mood for a comedy, thriller, biopic, drama or even a family-friendly flick, French Film Festival Aotearoa has a little something for everyone.
The Boys S4 trailer
The Boys will premiere its fourth season on June 13. Video / Prime Video
Maxton Hall - The World Between Us
The highly-anticipated romantic drama is based on Mona Kasten’s bestselling novel, Save Me. Video / Prime Video
Running booms as more Kiwis hit the pavement
Run clubs are seeing a huge growth in numbers as more people start running and embark on half marathons. Video / Carson Bluck / Alyse Wright
Simeon Brown on Auckland CBD parking charges
Transport Minister Simeon Brown goes into bat with Mayor Wayne Brown over parking charges in the Auckland CBD. Video / Alyse Wright
West Auckland attacks caught on camera
Police have vowed to 'hold youth offenders to account' after distressing video of separate attacks was published online. Video / Supplied
Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announces Roads of Regional Significance. Video / Alyse Wright
Two people dead in South Auckland house fire
Two people have died in a house fire in the Auckland suburb of Hillpark and a third person has been taken to hospital. Video / Michael Craig
Electricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024
Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity, how a new ferry could save Wynyard Quarter and your chance to catch a glimpse of the aurora lights this week
Markets with Madison: Auckland’s economy
Precinct Properties spent 12 years and more than $1b on Commercial Bay. Why it decided to define downtown Auckland. Video / Carson Bluck / Corey Fleming / Kane Dickie
Kea Kids: Kerikeri artist becomes fairy godmother for struggling families
Ka Rehua meets Monika, a woman who is providing kai, clothing, and more to whānau going through some very tough times. You can help too by donating at facebook.com/Monika.Welch.12
TVNZ Sunday programme airs final episode
TVNZ has announced its flagship news show Sunday will be axed. Airing its final broadcast on May 12 2024. Video / TVNZ
Warriors dominated by in form Roosters
The Warriors have suffered another consecutive defeat, falling to the Roosters 38-18. Video / Sky Sport
Ferry trial to replace troubled bridge on Auckland waterfront
A free ferry service has been trialed trialled between the Viaduct Basin and the Wynyard Quarter on Auckland’s waterfront.
Rafah evacuation warning, Aurora Australis over New Zealand | Focus Morning Bulletin, Sunday 12 May
Israel issues evacuation warning to tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Rafah. Aurora Australis stuns over New Zealand skies. Video / NZ Herald
Astonishing Aurora Australis seen in Hawkes Bay
A time-lapse recording of a solar storm seen across the Hawke's Bay skyline. Video / Timothy Jones
Incident on Southwestern Motorway
Emergency services attend a serious incident on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
Monday Haircare co-founder Jaimee Lupton launches the Gingernut's Angels foundation
Jaimee Lupton and her fiance, Zuru's Nick Mowbray, aim to raise $1 million to fund IVF cycles for people trying to conceive.
Stunning aurora lights up NZ skies
An aurora australis danced across Aotearoa’s skies this morning to the delight of photographers nationwide. Video / WISP Media
Chris Hipkins calls 'nonsense', TVNZ jobs in question | Focus Morning Bulletin May 11, 2024
Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticises the latest call from the government as jobs at TVNZ are still in question.
Unexplained blaze in Penrose
Fire crews have battled a blaze in an Auckland plumbing shop overnight, with investigators treating the incident as unexplained.
Bay of Plenty nurses strike
They want to increase the nurse-patient ratios. Video / Alex Cairns
Inside the Rovers: The Bravest Boy
Napier City Rovers legend Fergus Neil and his wife Julia talk about baby Ardie’s brave health battle and the support that got them all through the ordeal. Video / Neil Reid
Focus: Head-to-head with an Olympic cyclist
The New Zealand Olympic team is challenging Kiwis to get in the winning spirit ahead of the upcoming Paris Games. Video / Alyse Wright
Cr Angela Dalton's plea for women to have voice in transport planning
Cr Angela Dalton's plea for women to have voice in transport planning. Video / Auckland Council Live
Macklemore wears All Blacks jersey at Auckland’s Spark Arena
Macklemore played a sold-out show at Auckland's Spark Arena on Thursday night sporting an All Blacks jersey. Video / Supplied