Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 August, 2022

Carlos Ulberg on first UFC main event

UFC light heavyweight Carlos Ulberg will meet Dominick Reyes in the main event at UFC Perth.

Breaking down the numbers from Fonterra's full year results

Breaking down the numbers from Fonterra's full year results with Garth Bray. Video / NZ Herald

Crash involving police car closes Auckland CBD road, one serious injured

One person is in serious condition and a car is completely crumpled following a crash on Victoria St just after 5.30 this morning, Katie Oliver reports. Video / NZ Herald

Is rural connectivity at risk as govt weighs overhaul of telco obligations?

The Front Page Podcast host, Chelsea Daniels talks to Michael Morrah about why consumers should care about how their connectivity is regulated. Video / NZ Herald

Country star Kaylee Bell live on Herald NOW

Country singer-songwriter Kaylee Bell talks to Michael Morrah about her upcoming album, 'Cowboy Up'. Video / Herald NOW

Auckland's new housing density plan: Herald NOW daily panel weighs in

Auckland's new housing density plan: Herald NOW Daily Panel weighs in. Video / NZ Herald

Cam McMillan and Chris Reive on the Herald NOW sport panel

Cam McMillan and Chris Reive join Michael Morrah for the Herald NOW sport panel. Video / Herald NOW

'Tony Whanau and Golriz Ghahraman speak on public shaming in new video series 'The Elephant'

'The Elephant' is a bold new series tackling some of New Zealand's most divisive issues. Video / NZ Herald

2degrees Business: New Reserve Bank governor announced

2degrees Business: New Reserve Bank governor announced. Video / NZ Herald

International relations professor on President Trump's controversial UN General Assembly address

International relations Professor Robert Patman gives his take on Donald Trump's UN General Assembly address. Video / NZ Herald

RMA reform Minister Chris Bishop welcomes decision for 'better' Auckland housing density plan

RMA reform Minister, Chris Bishop talks to Michael Morrah about Aucklands new housing density plan. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi slang and te reo Māori words added in latest Oxford English Dictionary update

OED World English Editor, Danica Salazar talks to Michael Morrah about which iconic Kiwi words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Video / NZ Herald

Police seize more than 10 tonnes of cannabis plants from 120 illegal Auckland 'grow houses'

Police Detective Inspector Callum McNeill joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW to discuss Operation Beryl. Video / NZ Herald

Daily Sports Update: Silver Ferns win the Taini Jamison trophy

Daily Sports Update: Silver Ferns win the Taini Jamison trophy. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | New Reserve Bank Governor announced and police make a large bust

NZ Herald Morning News Update | New Reserve Bank Governor announced and police make a large bust. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW Weather: September 25th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 25th, 2025

Is rural connectivity at risk as govt weighs overhaul of telco obligations?

Tech commentator Bill Bennett is with us to dive into the recommendations, and why consumers should care about how their connectivity is regulated.

PlaNet Pasifika gets a makeover thanks to these tamariki

Reporter Hatessa is at Te Papa, where kids from Naenae Primary are gathering to celebrate the incredible art they’ve created honoring their culture in the PlaNet Pasifika exhibit.

The Elephant | Shame

Golriz Ghahraman and Wellington mayor Tory Whanau discuss their public humiliation in the Herald's new video series, which tackles the conversations New Zealanders often avoid.

Sabrina Carpenter insists women have always had to train men

Manchild hitmaker Sabrina Carpenter “rejoice” for young boys who have a woman to raise them.

Schools shut, flights axed as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears Hong Kong, south China

Hong Kong and southern China brace for Super Typhoon Ragasa as schools and businesses are shut down.

The Elephant: Episode 2 Trailer

What is toxic masculinity and is it a problem?

The Elephant: Episode 1 Trailer

Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman and Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau speak openly about being shamed in public.

The Elephant: Series Trailer

The Elephant hosts Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell ask the uncomfortable questions we tend to avoid.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 24th September - 25th of September

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 24th September - 25th of September. Video / Metservice

How National would rule alone

Nicola Willis said without coalition partners Act and NZ First, National would've dealt with fewer Māori issues and operated with more pace and specificity.

Auckland Airport’s biggest-ever expansion project opens

The airport today opened its biggest-ever expansion project. Auckland Airport Chief Executive Carrie Hurihanganui and PM Christopher Luxon front media. Video / Auckland Airport

New Reserve Bank Governor announced

Finance Minister Nicola Willis announces Swedish economist Dr Anna Breman as head of the Reserve Bank. Video / Mark Mitchell

Simeon Brown addresses air traffic control outage, Airways response

The minister was asked about the Airways chief executive's comments and the safety of the country's air traffic control system.

Christopher Luxon fronts media as he opens the 'Northern Airfield Expansion' at Auckland Airport

Christopher Luxon fronts media as he opens the 'Northern Airfield Expansion' at Auckland Airport. Video / NZ Herald

PM Christopher Luxon answers questions about his leadership

Christopher Luxon spoke to media the airport after business leaders met at the Herald's Mood of the Boadroom event. Video / NZ Herald

Napier motel fire

Firefighters respond to Napier motel blaze. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland Airport’s major airfield expansion

The airport today opened its biggest-ever expansion project, aiming to support a surge in passenger and freight growth in decades ahead. Video / Auckland Airport

Nicola Willis rules out PM run

Nicola Willis defends Christopher Luxon’s future as PM, ruling out her own challenge at Mood of the Boardroom function in Auckland.

NZ Herald Live: Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media

Reserve Bank announcement: Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media.

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the media at Auckland Airport.

Freightways CEO on the current economic mood

Garth Bray of BusinessDesk speaks with Freightways CEO Mark Troughear about the sentiment around the industry right now. Video / NZ Herald

Navajo Stirling's Perth plot in UFC rise

UFC light heavyweight Navajo Stirling will take on Brazilian Rodolfo Bellato in Perth this weekend. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Auckland council showdown set to decide housing density plan

Auckland Council is meeting today to decide the fate of Aucklands housing density plan. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Tim Wilson and Maria Slade on the Boardroom, Trump and the NZ Health crisis

Herald NOW: Tim Wilson and Maria Slade on the Boardroom, Trump and the NZ Health crisis. Video / NZ Herald