Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 August, 2022

17 Aug, 2022 07:28 PM

Heavy rain, flooding and state of emergency in Nelson, massive blaze still burning at Christchurch scrap yard and misinformation group pushing followers to apply for key general election roles in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Breathtaking 'stadium effect' captured in eye of Category 5 Hurricane

Breathtaking 'stadium effect' captured in eye of Category 5 Hurricane

Last night, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin—and captured imagery of the breathtaking stadium effect. Video / Hurricane Hunters

All Blacks secure victory over Pumas, 41-24

All Blacks secure victory over Pumas, 41-24

The All Blacks have defeated the Argentina Pumas in a closely fought contest, 41-24. Video / Sky Sport

Whakapapa near miss

Whakapapa near miss

Oncoming traffic narrowly avoids colliding with a VW Golf after overtaking a shuttle full of people on Bruce Road, Whakapapa. Video / Ruapehu Scenic Shuttles

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Legal woes for detained Kiwi, Zelenskyy to travel to the US

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Legal woes for detained Kiwi, Zelenskyy to travel to the US

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Legal woes ahead for detained Kiwi in US. Zelenskyy to travel to US after failed Russia peace talks. Video / NZ Herald

My donor and me

My donor and me

Herald journalist Rachel Maher learned at 8 she was conceived via sperm donation. This year, she set out to find her biological father – and herself. Video / Michael Craig

The Great NZ Road Trip 2025: Top PR man quits corporate stress for campervan bliss

The Great NZ Road Trip 2025: Top PR man quits corporate stress for campervan bliss

An unexpected windfall and a new life on the road – a PR executive leaves corporate stress behind for campervan capers.

Crowded House frontman Neil Finn performs at pro-Palestine march in Auckland

Crowded House frontman Neil Finn performs at pro-Palestine march in Auckland

Hundreds of people have gathered for pro-Palestine marches across the country, including in Auckland where Neil Finn has sung Don't Dream it's Over for the crowds.

Giancarlo Italiano reflects on tough A-League season with Phoenix

Giancarlo Italiano reflects on tough A-League season with Phoenix

How the Wellington Phoenix's season unravelled under pressure.

TV producer Dame Julie Christie | Naughtiest hosts and other quick fire questions

TV producer Dame Julie Christie | Naughtiest hosts and other quick fire questions

Dame Julie Christie, reality TV producer, is behind the Auckland FC doco series coming to TV in August. Video \ Jason Dorday

Trump and Putin had an 'extremely productive meeting' in Alaska to discuss peace

Trump and Putin had an 'extremely productive meeting' in Alaska to discuss peace

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska to discuss peace without Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald

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Councillors behaving badly

Councillors behaving badly

Auckland councillors' behaviour is under scrutiny after Cr Ken Turner's outburst. Video / Auckland Council

Sentencing of English tutor Timothy Fisher

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Sentencing of English tutor Timothy Fisher

Timothy Fisher was sentenced on 14 charges including committing indecent acts on children. Fisher targeted young female students he was tutoring. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Police officer spotted using phone while driving past school children

Police officer spotted using phone while driving past school children

A Hamilton schoolboy on a bus stealthily captured footage of a police officer using his phone while driving.

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Man appears to smoke meth on bus

Man appears to smoke meth on bus

A man on a bus in Tauranga appears to smoke meth.

And Just Like That... Season 3 official trailer

And Just Like That... Season 3 official trailer

Season three of And Just Like That..., is available on Neon now.

Coward punch: Daytona Thompson pleads guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko

Coward punch: Daytona Thompson pleads guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko

Hundreds of people marched from the Tukapa Rugby Club grounds to the High Court at New Plymouth, against coward punch violence. Video / Tara Shaskey

Trailer: Alien: Earth

Trailer: Alien: Earth

Alien: Earth is streaming on Disney+. Video / FX Networks

Bus catches fire in Birkdale, Auckland

Bus catches fire in Birkdale, Auckland

Thick, black plumes of smoke and big flames could be seen coming from the bus parked on Birkdale Rd. Video / Brittany Fanning

Southwestern Motorway jammed after motorcycle crash

Southwestern Motorway jammed after motorcycle crash

One person was taken to Auckland City Hospital. Video / Supplied

Talented teen makes everyday count after cancer journey

Talented teen makes everyday count after cancer journey

Xavier Roughan joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW on his recent Cambridge scholarship. Video / Herald NOW

Scathing RNZ review released, Air NZ safety videos and Stuff strike action looming

Scathing RNZ review released, Air NZ safety videos and Stuff strike action looming

Media Insider Shayne Currie, Editor at Large joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW

The Trump Putin meeting, Papanui school uniforms and Queenstown apartment builds

The Trump Putin meeting, Papanui school uniforms and Queenstown apartment builds

Herald NOW panel discussion with Anne Gibson NZ Herald Property Editor and Rahul Chopra Radio Tarana Host. Video / Herald NOW

New app lets doggies meetup to socialise

New app lets doggies meetup to socialise

Finding a Friend for you canine companion with Misha Gildenberger, SOCIALDOG Founder.

What's in store with your weekend weather?

What's in store with your weekend weather?

Weekend weather with Heather Keats

Police remain on the scene in Christchurch shooting

Police remain on the scene in Christchurch shooting

Senior Crime Reporter Anna Leask gives latest updates on the recent Christchurch police shooting. Video / Herald NOW

Sickness and classing shortages send school kids home

Sickness and classing shortages send school kids home

Northern Advocate reporter Brodie Stone on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

USA price index jump, Irish bid for Alliance Group and Harvard trip blowout

USA price index jump, Irish bid for Alliance Group and Harvard trip blowout

Business with 2degrees - Garth Bray joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Restrictions on claiming carbon credits and latest flooding updates

Restrictions on claiming carbon credits and latest flooding updates

Wayne Langford Federated Farmers President joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW

Latest updates from the All Blacks in Argentina

Latest updates from the All Blacks in Argentina

Former All Black Ian Jones joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

$155 million invested into Te Papa

$155 million invested into Te Papa

Courtney Johnston from Te Papa's natural history collection

Trump to meet Putin in Alaska, business or diplomacy?

Trump to meet Putin in Alaska, business or diplomacy?

Stephen Hoadley, International Relations expert breaks down the latest developments. Video / Herald NOW

The Trump Putin showdown, Christchurch shooting and union strikes

The Trump Putin showdown, Christchurch shooting and union strikes

Mark Mitchell National Minister and Willie Jackson Labour MP join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Markets with Madison: Mercury hydro investment

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Mercury hydro investment

Mercury is investing $550 million into three of its historic hydro stations, aged between 64 to 75 years old. Come on a tour of one of the oldest energy assets with me and the CEO!

Plan Beef: Meet the farmers challenging food system norms

Plan Beef: Meet the farmers challenging food system norms

Carl Eb and Deborah Pead want the cows at Danbri Farm to die where they lived – and their customers to taste the difference. Video / Michael Craig

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Bryndwr shooting and Government's fight against organised crime

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Bryndwr shooting and Government's fight against organised crime

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Bryndwr shooting and Government's fight against organised crime

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 15, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 15, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 15, 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: August 15, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: August 15, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: August 15, 2025. Video / Herald NOW

Putin already seen as winner in US-Russia summit on peace in Ukraine

Putin already seen as winner in US-Russia summit on peace in Ukraine

Kiwi journalist Thomas Mutch joins us from Ukraine to take us through the latest on the frontlines, and behind the scenes.

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