Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 June, 2022

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What was discussed when PM Ardern met with US President Biden, Christchurch Hospital overrun with patients and Anthony Albanese unveils his new front bench in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Swollen legs: President Trump diagnosed with vein condition

Swollen legs: President Trump diagnosed with vein condition

Ryan Bridge speaks to US journalist Henry Olsen about Trump's swollen legs and his 'benign' vein condition.

NZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media

Erica Stanford Minister of Education speaks to media

Chef Mike Van De Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on groceries

Chef Mike Van De Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on groceries

Don't take your kids. Mike Van De Elzen shares tips to save on grocery bills in the new season of Eat Well For Less. Video / Dean Purcell

NZ trade dispute with Canada and business reaction to U-turn on banning some plastics

NZ trade dispute with Canada and business reaction to U-turn on banning some plastics

BusinessDesk's Garth Bray speaks to Herald NOW about the NZ-Canada trade dispute and business reaction to scrapping the ban on some plastics.

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement

Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media on Science announcement at new science institute for AI.

Kiwi actor Peter Winkelmann's low-budget films are taking on Hollywood titans

Kiwi actor Peter Winkelmann's low-budget films are taking on Hollywood titans

A selection of scenes from Peter Winkelmann's award-winning short films Cake and Rolling. Video / Olivia Cade, Robert DeBoucher, and Ethan Spotts

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water. Herald NOW speaks to Water Industry Operations Group of NZ's Chair Joshua McIndoe.

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

WATCH: Does Timaru have the best tasting tap water?

Timaru is representing NZ in the coveted trans-Tasman competition for the best tasting tap water.

UK to lower voting age to 16 - should we do the same here?

UK to lower voting age to 16 - should we do the same here?

The voting age in the UK will be lowered to 16 years old by the next general election - Herald NOW asks should NZ do the same?

Inflation on the rise again? ASB's Chief Economist looks at the economic factors keeping costs high

Inflation on the rise again? ASB's Chief Economist looks at the economic factors keeping costs high

ASB's Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks grocery prices and the impact of inflation with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.

NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 18, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 18, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 18, 2025

Wellington’s James Smith carpark to reopen after $30m strengthening project

Wellington’s James Smith carpark to reopen after $30m strengthening project

Prime Property's Guy Aharoni discusses reopening the nine-storey building after it has been boarded up for almost a decade.

Markets with Madison: NZ’s Stargate AI Link

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: NZ’s Stargate AI Link

A New Zealand investment firm is involved in infrastructure required to build OpenAI, Oracle & Softbank’s enormous AI Stargate compute project in Texas.

'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain

'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain

Insurance Council Chief Executive Kris Faafoi joins The Front Page to explain what the future looks like for homeowners.

All Blacks make widespread changes for final French test

All Blacks make widespread changes for final French test

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss All Blacks team for third French test.

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Smokefreerockquest's Wellington Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Showquest's Toi Auckland Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Smokefreerockquest's Otago Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025

Highlights from Showquest's Hamilton Regional Final

Sonny Bill Williams exits ring and snubs interview after defeat to Paul Gallen

Sonny Bill Williams exits ring and snubs interview after defeat to Paul Gallen

Sonny Bill Williams didn't hang around to talk about his defeat to Paul Gallen. Video / Sky Arena

'It's inevitable': Dave Letele contemplates shift into politics

'It's inevitable': Dave Letele contemplates shift into politics

Dave Letele spoke to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW's panel about boosting local government voting rates and says it's inevitable he'll end up in either central or local government.

New Zealand's gang history

New Zealand's gang history

New Zealand’s gang culture began in the 1950’s, echoing street gangs in the US and UK. Motion graphic \ Paul Slater

Building costs stabilising after double digit growth in recent years

Building costs stabilising after double digit growth in recent years

G.J. Gardner Managing Director Grant Porteous joins Ryan Bridge to talk about the residential construction costs and the impact on building a new home.

Herald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local government

Herald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local government

Trish Sherson and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge to talk open-plan classrooms, getting people voting in local body elections and payment surcharges. Video / Herald NOW

Shock discovery: Little Spotted Kiwi found on mainland NZ for first time for first time in 50 years

Shock discovery: Little Spotted Kiwi found on mainland NZ for first time for first time in 50 years

Little Spotted Kiwi rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa for the first time in half a century.

Reporter with ringside seat at SBW-Gallen boxing bout gives his verdict on the fight

Reporter with ringside seat at SBW-Gallen boxing bout gives his verdict on the fight

ZB sports journalist Elijah Fa'afiu speaks to Ryan Bridge about the Sonny Bill Williams v Paul Gallen fight. Video / Herald NOW

Commerce Commission Chair on report into payment surcharges and his LinkedIn post about Uber

Commerce Commission Chair on report into payment surcharges and his LinkedIn post about Uber

Commerce Commission Chair Dr John Small speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about work looking into surcharges at the till and his controversial LinkedIn post about Uber

Sports panel weighs in on Sonny Bill Williams vs Paul Gallen bout and All Blacks team naming

Sports panel weighs in on Sonny Bill Williams vs Paul Gallen bout and All Blacks team naming

Herald sports journalist Bonnie Jansen and Cam McMillan give their reckons on the SBW fight, the All Blacks naming and the netball playoffs. Video / Herald NOW

Calls for urgent action amid rising food insecurity in NZ

Calls for urgent action amid rising food insecurity in NZ

NZ Food Network CEO Gavin Findlay on the struggle to keep up with food parcel demand.

Bay of Islands marina could be 'tipping point to extinction' for Orca

Bay of Islands marina could be 'tipping point to extinction' for Orca

Local Democracy Reporter Susan Botting talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on warning from Orca expert about the impact of a proposed $100m marina in the Bay of Islands.

Markets react to speculation US Federal Chair could be fired

Markets react to speculation US Federal Chair could be fired

2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray speaks to Ryan Bridge about how markets are reacting to speculation Jerome Powell could be fired.

Manu Samoa players hyped to be taking on Scotland at Eden Park

Manu Samoa players hyped to be taking on Scotland at Eden Park

Manu Samoa halfback Joel Lam and first five AJ Mamoe Alatimu talk Ryan Bridge ahead of Manu Samoa's first test of the season against Scotland at Eden Park. Video / Herald NOW

How US-China relations are shaping the global economic landscape

How US-China relations are shaping the global economic landscape

Pulitzer Prize winning author Andy Browne speaks with Ryan Bridge ahead of the China Business Summit.

Herald NOW Weather: July 17, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 17, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 17, 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Wellington Mayoral hopeful Andrew Little on Herald NOW

Wellington Mayoral hopeful Andrew Little on Herald NOW

Wellington Mayoral candidate Andrew Little speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about his campaign, policies and recent scandals that have rocked the race to lead the Council.

Sonny Bill Williams defeated and Jonas Abrahamsen ahead | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 17, 2025

Sonny Bill Williams defeated and Jonas Abrahamsen ahead | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 17, 2025

Paul Gallen beat Sonny Bill Williams in their boxing bout and Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France. Video / Herald NOW

Four year local council terms among LGNZ recommendations for reviving local democracy

Four year local council terms among LGNZ recommendations for reviving local democracy

Electoral Reform Working Group Chair Nick Smith talks to Ryan Bridge about recommendations to revive local democracy.

Principal rejoices after Government scraps open-plan classrooms

Principal rejoices after Government scraps open-plan classrooms

Macleans College Principal Steve Hargreaves on the Government's decision to ditch open-plan classrooms.

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