Dr. Ashley Bloomfield said the new community case from yesterday - which plunged Auckland into alert level 3 and the rest of New Zealand into alert level 2 - was the UK variant.
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More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?
Kea Kids News: It’s messy mayhem at the Junior Tough Guy & Gal Challenge!
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Crossbow found in vehicle after driver flees from police.
Police recovered a loaded crossbow, balaclava, gloves, and a torch following a high-speed fleeing driver incident across Auckland overnight, which ended in Mt Roskill.
Pizza Hut's iconic all-you-can-eat buffet is back - here's what it's like to dine in
To celebrate Pizza Hut's 50th anniversary in New Zealand, the chain has brought back its dine-in buffet experience for a limited time in Auckland's central city.
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One person dead after being trapped in avalanche in Southern Alps
One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ Herald
Should I get Botox? The pros and cons of cosmetic procedures
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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
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Two injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland
Fire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. 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?
Flat Bush whānau fighters go from home dojo to Tokyo
Don’t mess with these kids! Reporter Ross spars with the Miluas, a whole family dedicated to the art of karate, before they head off to a championship competition in Japan.
Car crashes into Newmarket beauty store
Police are investigating after a driver crashed into the Hikoco Beauty Store on Broadway in Newmarket this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward
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