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MetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd Video / MetService
Israeli airstrike kills innocents, UN calls for peace | Focus Morning Bulletin September 21, 2024
Israel claims to have killed a military leader in an airstrike in Beirut killing innocent civilians. The High Court has ruled that Darleen Tana was not under pressure to resign.
Meet NZ's best under 85kg footy team the Light Bears
On top of their game and under 85kg. Meet New Zealand's best weight restricted rugby team as they eye back-to-back national titles. Video / Mike Thorpe
Whitford resident Robyn Newman-Hall on lack of action for sewage plant
Residents at Whitford Manor Estate have been waiting four years for a wastewater system. Video / Michael Craig
Mexican chicken enchiladas
Make your family happy with a cheesy chicken enchilada baked in spicy tomato sauce. Video / Fresh Media
Police investigating suspicious car fires
Police are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / Hayden Woodward
Dancing with g-forces with Classic Flyers
barrel rolls and g-forces with pilot Keith Adair on the Classic Flyers CT4 Adventure Flight. Keith is an ex-member of the New Zealand Red Checkers.
Art in the Park returns
The popular event is back at Eden Park and orgasniers are expecting their biggest turnout yet. Video / Alyse Wright
Husband of billionaire Russian CEO charged with murder
Russian investigative committee officers are on site near the Moscow office of retailer Wildberries after two people were killed and seven injured in a shooting. Credit / AFP
Resene: #22 More grip...less slip
Resene Non-Skid Deck and Path has a grit texture finish
AA Insurance Location Location Location NZ_Ep 1 Tracy
When Tracy hit the ground house hunting on AA Insurance Location, Location, Location NZ, the North Shore’s famous beaches, and stunning homes were front of mind.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on TikTok fame and reaching New Zealanders online
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks social media with Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills. Video / Mark Mitchell
Jobseeker benefits and gang patch ban | Focus Morning Bulletin September 20, 2024
New jobseeker benefit forecasts revealed, bill to ban gang patches passes its third reading and air strikes in Lebanon after deadly device attacks.
Markets with Madison: Air NZ hangar
Our national airline is making less money on its long-haul routes and aircraft engine issues are keeping a lid on growth. Should it remain an international airline?
'It's not about the frickin targets': Luxon gets heated over gang list questions
PM Christopher Luxon appeared to get visibly frustrated over a line of questioning about the national gang list during a press conference today. Video / Mark Mitchell
Chocolate heaven! Inside New Zealand's first Lindt store
The country's first Lindt store has officially opened in Mānawa Bay. Video / Ben Dickens
No verdict reached as jury retire until Monday
No verdict Friday as the jury in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial retire until Monday morning.
70 police officers to be added to community patrol teams
Christopher Luxon announced that a further 70 police officers will be added to community patrol teams across the country. Video / Mark Mitchell
All Blacks v Australia
Scott Robertson makes four changes for the side to face the Wallabies. Video / All Blacks
Focus live: Andrew Coster speaks to media
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today confirmed further details around the allocation of the 500 additional officers following funding from Budget 2024.
PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.
Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"
Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell Hageman
Moment Titan sub wreckage discovered on seabed
Footage shows OceanGate sub’s damaged tail cone on bed of Atlantic Ocean as inquiry examines doomed final descent. Video / US Coast Guard
Polkinghorne’s fate looms and The Sims movie | Focus Morning Bulletin September 19, 2024
Jury set to deliberate Phillip Polkinghorne’s fate, fresh wave of explosions in Lebanon plus The Sims is coming to the big screen.
Kura brings Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori to Whangārei CBD
Hora Hora Primary School bought an impromptu performance to Whangārei Central on Monday
Sit, stay, read! NZ’s Top Dog with a Job is crowned
Reporter Sasha is at Te Kete Aronui where New Zealand’s newest Top Dog with a Job is hard at work, helping Rototuna kids love reading as much as she does!
Inside the Rovers: The Ice Man
By day, Cameron Emerson packs ice and delivers it by truck around Hawke’s Bay. On the weekends, he’s cool under pressure for Napier City Rovers. Video / Neil Reid
Judge summation in Philip Polkinghorne murder trial
Justice Lang provides instruction to the jury as they head into deliberations on Thursday morning.
Vincent Farane on Company B’s The Next Wave at Herald Theatre
Vincent Farane discusses Company B The Next Wave, mentoring young dancers at the Herald Theatre. Discover the creative process behind this inspiring initiative!Video / Dean Purcell
Winston Peters unleashes on standards in Parliament
New Zealand First leader delivers fiery speech. Video / Parliament TV
Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki
Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki’s breakfast show to become the new co-host of Newstalk ZB’s Afternoons programme. Video / Radio Hauraki
Rich: The meaning of wealth in New Zealand
Commerce commissioner Andrew Bayly laments 'extraordinary attitudes to wealth' in NZ. Video / RNZ
Police investigate East Auckland firearms incident
Armed police scope out the scene on Waddell Ave, Pt England. Video / Supplied
GDP explained: What is it and why does it matter?
Business editor-at-large Liam Dann talks about GDP and explains why it matters. Video / Corey Fleming
Cold snap and exploding pagers | Focus Morning Bulletin September 18, 2024
Power under pressure, exploding pagers in Lebanon plus jury to begin deliberations in Phillip Polkinghorne trial.
Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am
Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied
Focus: Calls for change after Auckland construction site’s block walls collapse
Scaffolding and up to eight block walls, each around 3m high toppled over like dominoes on a site in Auckland’s Glen Innes on May 16. Video / Carson Bluck, Cheree Kinnear
Chris Hipkins speaks about the latest poll results
Chris Hipkins believes he has the backing of the Labour Party caucus as he prepares to jet off to the United Kingdom.