Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 Jan, 2022

17 Jan, 2022 07:02 PM

Delayed discussions see Northland stuck in red, significant damage and first death reported in Tonga and Brian Tamaki spends his first night in the cells in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Commerce Commission to take Foodstuffs to court over 'cartel conduct'

Commerce Commission to take Foodstuffs to court over 'cartel conduct'

2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW

Lorna Riley talks micro cruising, European airports and Fiji reefs with Ryan

Lorna Riley talks micro cruising, European airports and Fiji reefs with Ryan

Is micro cruising for you, Why do European airports lose your luggage and Fiji limiting the number of tourists on reefs.

'It's outrageous' - Herald NOW's panel on sentence lengths and the cost of funerals

'It's outrageous' - Herald NOW's panel on sentence lengths and the cost of funerals

Herald NOW's panel Maurice Williamson and Maria Slade talks to Ryan Bridge about the length of sentences and the cost of funerals.

The good Samaritans who found a missing engagement ring

The good Samaritans who found a missing engagement ring

Ring Finder's Gary Coker on helping to kiwis to find lost jewellery. Video / Herald NOW

Christopher Luxon calls Ray Chung's explicit email 'pretty vile'

New Zealand|politics

Christopher Luxon calls Ray Chung's explicit email 'pretty vile'

The Prime Minister has commented on the email scandal engulfing Wellington's mayoral race. Video / Mark Mitchell

'We need a lot more people' - Viv Beck on how to get Auckland thriving

'We need a lot more people' - Viv Beck on how to get Auckland thriving

Heart of the City CEO Viv Beck talks to Ryan Bridge as third annual 'The State of the City' report released.

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain on why crypto ATMs are being taken away

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain on why crypto ATMs are being taken away

Tech Talk with Noel Leeming: 15 July 2025. Video / Herald NOW

'It paints a grim picture' - services sector continues to shrink

'It paints a grim picture' - services sector continues to shrink

2degrees Business with BusinessDesk's Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW

Chris Hipkins on Government scrapping Te Pūkenga and the improvement in NCEA results

Chris Hipkins on Government scrapping Te Pūkenga and the improvement in NCEA results

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks to Ryan Bridge about the Government's decision to scrap Te Pūkenga and the improvement in NCEA numeracy and literacy results.

Herald NOW Weather: July 15, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 15, 2025

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

Customs wants stronger law to seize childlike sex dolls favoured by paedophiles

Customs wants stronger law to seize childlike sex dolls favoured by paedophiles

ECPAT National Director, Eleanor Parkes weighs in on whether New Zealand's child pornography and exploitation laws are strong enough.

England win third test at Lord's and Steel beat the Stars | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 15, 2025

England win third test at Lord's and Steel beat the Stars | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 15, 2025

England have won their third cricket test against India at Lord's and the Steel beat the Stars in Invercargill. Video / Herald NOW

Winston Peters on Trump's threat to Russia

Winston Peters on Trump's threat to Russia

Foreign Minister Winston Peters joined Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to provide more details of his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Child-like sex dolls and Trump threatens 'severe' tariffs | NZ Herald News Update: July 15, 2025

Child-like sex dolls and Trump threatens 'severe' tariffs | NZ Herald News Update: July 15, 2025

Border officials call for stronger laws on child-like sex dolls and Donald Trump threatens 'very severe' tariffs on Russia. Video / NZ Herald

'Big, scary number': Trump tariffs could hike to 20% for NZ goods

'Big, scary number': Trump tariffs could hike to 20% for NZ goods

The Front Page talks to Liam Dann ahead of the looming August 1 deadline for Trump's tariffs.

Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen clash ahead of Sydney boxing match

Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen clash ahead of Sydney boxing match

Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen go head-to-head in a verbal clash at a Sydney press conference ahead of their Wednesday night boxing match. Video / Alyse Wright

New Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd makes a splash

New Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd makes a splash

New Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd on his first match for the club following the injury to Luke Metcalf, and the long wait for a chance. Video / Michael Burgess

Welcome to the new-look NZ Herald website

Welcome to the new-look NZ Herald website

We've rebuilt our website to make it more modern and faster. Video / NZ Herald

Malachi Subecz's mother cries in court

Malachi Subecz's mother cries in court

Jasmine Cotter, the mother of a murdered five-year-old Malachi Subecz, broke down in court while recalling her last phone call with her son.

All Blacks coach on South Africa’s controversial tactics against Italy

All Blacks coach on South Africa’s controversial tactics against Italy

Scott Robertson responds to South Africa’s recent offside kickoff and fake lineout tactics against Italy, and the plan to play everyone.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Malachi Subecz murder; energy sector plans | NZ Herald Afternoon Update: July 7, 2025

Malachi Subecz murder; energy sector plans | NZ Herald Afternoon Update: July 7, 2025

Lead investigator on the murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz and Government hints at energy sector announcement. Video / NZ Herald

One person has been killed after concrete truck falls on house

One person has been killed after concrete truck falls on house

Emergency services are at the Rangitoto Ave scene in Remuera after a concrete truck fell on a home killing one person.

Whittakers release new limited edition flavour 'Banana Caramel'

Whittakers release new limited edition flavour 'Banana Caramel'

Whittakers release new limited edition flavour 'Banana Caramel'. What do we think? Video / NZ Herald

Du Val investor case struck out and Chinese pet food giant scoping NZ factory

Du Val investor case struck out and Chinese pet food giant scoping NZ factory

BusinessDesk's Garth Bray on Business with 2degrees. Video / Herald NOW

Fire at Parnell commercial premises attended by seven trucks and one ladder truck

Fire at Parnell commercial premises attended by seven trucks and one ladder truck

An early morning fire at a commercial building in Parnell was attended by seven fire trucks and one ladder truck.

Thick fog blankets Auckland on Monday morning

Thick fog blankets Auckland on Monday morning

Four flights were cancelled as thick fog coated Auckland on Monday morning. Video / Michael Craig

Locals fed up with 'plague of hoons' in Tauranga and Rotorua

Locals fed up with 'plague of hoons' in Tauranga and Rotorua

Rotorua Daily Post Journalist Kelly Makiha talks to Herald NOW about problems being caused by 'plague of hoons' damaging parks and public spaces.

Former All Black Ian Jones weighs in on the weekend's win

Former All Black Ian Jones weighs in on the weekend's win

Former All Black Ian Jones talks to Ryan Bridge about the All Blacks victory against the French on Saturday. Video / NZHerald

Government announces new 'go for growth' plan

New Zealand|education

Government announces new 'go for growth' plan

The Government is releasing its plan to double the overseas student sector's economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034. Video / Herald NOW

How widespread is the damage after Nelson Tasman floods?

How widespread is the damage after Nelson Tasman floods?

Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Duty Controller James Thompson speaks to Ryan Bridge about the immediate recovery in the region and what lies ahead this week.

Herald NOW Weather: July 14, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 14, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 14, 2025. Video / MetService

Warriors beat Tigers and India ahead at Lord's | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 14, 2025

Warriors beat Tigers and India ahead at Lord's | NZ Herald Sports Update: July 14, 2025

Warriors coach Andrew Webster says several players had season-best performances, and India are ahead at Lord's. Video / NZ Herald

PM live with Heather on the Mike Hosking Breakfast show

PM live with Heather on the Mike Hosking Breakfast show

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon live in the studio with Heather du Plessis-Allan on the Mike Hosking Breakfast show.

Firefighters contain blaze at St Mary’s Catholic Church

Firefighters contain blaze at St Mary’s Catholic Church

Firefighters have contained a blaze at St Mary’s Catholic Church on Great North Road in Avondale. Video / NZ Herald

International student plan and inquest into child's death | NZ Herald News Update: July 14, 2025

International student plan and inquest into child's death | NZ Herald News Update: July 14, 2025

A new initiative plans to increase the international student sector and coroner to hear from the family of Malachi Subecz. Video / NZ Herald

The Front Page: Chlöe Swarbrick on taxing the ultra-rich and what's next for the Greens

The Front Page: Chlöe Swarbrick on taxing the ultra-rich and what's next for the Greens

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick joins Chelsea Daniels on The Front Page.

Kid songwriters battle it out for the 2025 Kōkako Award

Kid songwriters battle it out for the 2025 Kōkako Award

Reporter Athena interviews this year’s Kōkako Award finalists! Which amazing kid will take the top prize for performing their original song at the Children’s Music Awards?

The Warriors show out at home against the Tigers

The Warriors show out at home against the Tigers

The Warriors take on the Tigers in a home double header at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. Video / Sky Sport

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