Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 March, 2022

28 Mar, 2022 06:57 PM

Drama at the Oscars, why Auckland Transport wants to get rid of kerbside parking and the next round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia loom in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids News: Giant prehistoric footprint discovered

Kea Kids News: Giant prehistoric footprint discovered

The moa might be extinct, but they’ve left an imprint! Reporter Sierra is at Magnificent Moa Day where experts are revealing their incredible 3.6 million year-old find.

Fire at McDonald's Pakuranga

Fire at McDonald's Pakuranga

Emergency services are attending the fire at a McDonald's on Pakuranga Rd. Video / Supplied, Te Rina Triponel

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 a post-Cabinet press conference

Greg Foran on Air NZ's biggest cabin overhaul

Greg Foran on Air NZ's biggest cabin overhaul

Air New Zealand's chief executive talks about the $490m Dreamliner retrofit and his job. Video / Michael Craig

A memorial tree has been planted for slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall.

A memorial tree has been planted for slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall.

A memorial tree has been planted at the entrance of St John’s bush in honour of slain American entomology student Kyle Whorrall. Video \ Jason Dorday

NZ Herald Live: Victim of abuse wants a judicial review

New Zealand|crime

NZ Herald Live: Victim of abuse wants a judicial review

Victim of abuse is wanting a judicial review

Highbrook Crossing: New hub for Auckland's Biggest Business Park

Highbrook Crossing: New hub for Auckland's Biggest Business Park

Goodman Group is upgrading Highbrook Crossing to add retail, dining and public space to New Zealand’s largest business park in East Tāmaki. Video \ Jason Dorday

Kea Kids News: En-Locked unlocks stardom at the World Dance Crew Champs

Kea Kids News: En-Locked unlocks stardom at the World Dance Crew Champs

Reporter Angelina is in Auckland, where hip hop crews from all over the world are battling to see who’s the best. Aotearoa group En-Locked is in the house, let’s see how they do!

NZ Defence $2b Helicopter Spend, Trump’s Global Influence & Mental Health | NZ Herald News Update

NZ Defence $2b Helicopter Spend, Trump’s Global Influence & Mental Health | NZ Herald News Update

$2b for NZ Defence helicopters, Trump’s influence on global elections, and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health.

Moana Pasifika beat Highlanders 34-29

Moana Pasifika beat Highlanders 34-29

Moana Pasifika beat the Highlanders 34-29 in Dunedin. Video / Sky Sport

Pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement

New Zealand|politics

Pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by Deputy PM Winston Peters and Minister of defence Judith Collins to make a pre-budget defence announcement. Video / Alex Burton

Steven Adams' hot-mic moment stuns journalists during post-game conference

Steven Adams' hot-mic moment stuns journalists during post-game conference

The NBA star's split-second jab at an Australian reporter’s accent was picked up by microphones. Video / @clutchfans

Albanese's Aussie Win, NZ Storm Anxiety & Gaza Aid | NZ Herald News Update

Albanese's Aussie Win, NZ Storm Anxiety & Gaza Aid | NZ Herald News Update

Albanese wins Australian election, Kiwis worry about wild weather, and 3D-printed limbs help child amputees in Gaza.

NZ Herald Live: pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement

NZ Herald Live: pre-Budget 2025 Defence announcement

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to be joined by Defence Minister Judith Collins and deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters make a pre-Budget defence announcement.

The moment that cost Liam Lawson his first F1 points of 2025

The moment that cost Liam Lawson his first F1 points of 2025

The moment that cost Liam Lawson his first F1 points of 2025, The Kiwi tangled with Fernando Alonso. Video / Sky Sports

Watch: Fire rips through Mt Roskill house

Watch: Fire rips through Mt Roskill house

Neighbours heard explosions as a fire ripped through a Mt Roskill house. Video / supplied

Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing, Australians vote early | NZ Herald News Update

Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing, Australians vote early | NZ Herald News Update

Mum pays tribute after Auckland bus stop killing, Australians vote early and insurance companies brace for claims.

On The Up: Roots growing deeper for tree planting pair and their business KiwiCan

On The Up: Roots growing deeper for tree planting pair and their business KiwiCan

Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022. Video / Brodie Stone

Auckland man gets full refund after $158k transfer error.

Auckland man gets full refund after $158k transfer error.

Andrew Che lost his life savings after sending it to the wrong account. Barclays Bank has refunded his money after a prolonged battle for compensation. Video \ Jason Dorday

Aerial view: Canterbury flooding isolates communities

Aerial view: Canterbury flooding isolates communities

Aerial footage reveals the scale of flooding across areas of Canterbury after a destructive weather system hit the region and prompted a state of emergency.

Sir Bob Jones remembered | Barry Soper tells stories about his life and career

Sir Bob Jones remembered | Barry Soper tells stories about his life and career

Sir Bob Jones, a prominent business figure, has died at his Wellington home aged 85.

Martin Cooper of Harcourts Cooper & Co on tribunal decision

Martin Cooper of Harcourts Cooper & Co on tribunal decision

North Shore real estate agency chief responds to a Real Estate Disciplinary Tribunal decision. Video \ Supplied

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to media

NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell provides update on state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn

NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell provides update on state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn

Mark Mitchell provides an update on the state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn

Watch: Is this a mini tornado above Auckland Harbour?

Watch: Is this a mini tornado above Auckland Harbour?

A possible mini tornado was spotted about Auckland Harbour as the latest band of wild weather hits the city.

Severe wind, rain forecast to ease for Canterbury and Wellington after gales and flooding

Severe wind, rain forecast to ease for Canterbury and Wellington after gales and flooding

Fire and Emergency NZ said it responded to more than 30 callouts overnight, mainly in the Wellington area.

More Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and the worst of the weather is over | NZ Herald News Update

More Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and the worst of the weather is over | NZ Herald News Update

The worst of the weather is over, more Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and Drs are back at the negotiating table.

Oliver Mander on CEO pay

Oliver Mander on CEO pay

NZSA chief executive Oliver Mander speaks about CEO pay in 2024. Video / Dean Purcell

Lower Hutt woman narrowly escapes being crushed by tree

Lower Hutt woman narrowly escapes being crushed by tree

Waiwhetu woman Julie Paterson heard 'a loud cracking', looked up, and saw a tree branch falling towards her during Wednesday's storm. Video / Julie Paterson

New Zealand battered by floods, snow and strong winds, travel disrupted

New Zealand battered by floods, snow and strong winds, travel disrupted

Heather Keats updates the powerful system battering New Zealand, bringing floods, snow, extreme wind and widespread disruption. Video / NZ Herald, MetService, Vanessa Weenink

Wellington faces rare red warning for extreme winds and rain

Wellington faces rare red warning for extreme winds and rain

MetService Head of Weather News, Heather Keats, breaks down why Wellington is under a rare red warning with extreme winds, heavy rain and dangerous high tides.

NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell talks to media

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Mark Mitchell talks to media

Hon Mark Mitchell, Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall, and Local MP Hon Nicola Grigg speak to the media on the local state of emergency in Selwyn

Chlöe Swarbrick announces Green Party industrial strategy from Tokoroa

Chlöe Swarbrick announces Green Party industrial strategy from Tokoroa

Gisborne locals and health workers marched to Heipipi Park, where speakers highlighted what they say is a regional health crisis.

NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown talks to media

New Zealand|education

NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown talks to media

NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown talks to media

Tourist mauled by crocodile after climbing into enclosure to pose for a selfie

Tourist mauled by crocodile after climbing into enclosure to pose for a selfie

A tourist in the Philippines climbed into a crocodile cage to pose for a selfie, only to be attacked by the beast.

Senior doctors and nurses walk out nationwide

Senior doctors and nurses walk out nationwide

Senior doctors and nurses protest outside Auckland Hospital during a nationwide strike over pay and staffing shortages. Video Jason Dorday

One critically injured after high-speed crash in Avondale

One critically injured after high-speed crash in Avondale

A person has sustained critical injuries after a high-speed crash on Tiverton Rd, Avondale at 2.14am. Video / NZ Herald

Rain, wind gusts and swells smash New Zealand

Rain, wind gusts and swells smash New Zealand

Floodwater has inundated homes and roads as heavy downpours, damaging wind gusts and 7-metre swells smash the country’s east coast.

Markets with Madison: US exodus?

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: US exodus?

This episode explains why the US dollar is weak, why it may continue to depreciate, and if its world reserve currency status is at risk. Video / Carson Bluck

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