Health NZ in the firing line | Focus Morning Bulletin August 23

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Strong winds warning in Canterbury, gang gathering in Hawke's Bay

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Red strong winds warning in Canterbury, gang gathering in Hawke's Bay, Kimmel meets with execs amid free speech uproar. Video / NZ Herald

Charlie Kirk vigil held in Auckland

Brian Tamaki held a vigil for Charlie Kirk in Auckland's Aotea Square. Video / NZ Herald

LeBron James admits marriage with wife Savannah isn't 'picture-perfect'

LeBron James says he and wife Savannah are willing to put in the work to keep their marriage on track. Video / VideoElephant

Trump publishes video of strike on alleged drug smugglers' boat

A video posted by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform as part of a message announcing a military strike against drug smugglers shows a vessel blowing up. / AFP

Trump says it's 'illegal' for TV networks to consistently criticize him

Trump says it's 'illegal' for TV networks to consistently criticize him. Video / AFP

Travis Kelce Jokes Wedding Planning Is Easier Than Winning Football Games

Travis Kelce jokes planning a wedding is easier than winning football games. Video / VE

Auckland suburb overrun with speed humps

Henri Labuchagne encounters 22 speed humps on the drive home through Milldale. Video / Annaleise Shortland

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Peters to attend UN conference in New York, heavy rain coming for NZ

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Peters to UN conference in New York, rain warnings issued for NZ. Russia also violates Estonian airspace sparking fears and responses.

Forensic psychiatrist tells jury Hakyung Lee not eligible for insanity defence

Dr Erik Monasterio told jurors auditory hallucinations this long are rare.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 19th-21st

MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 19th-21st. Video / MetService

Vote for Lockwood’s best home of 2025

This year’s Lockwood House of the Year finalists demonstrate that bigger isn’t always better.

NZ Herald Live: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media

PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Herald NOW's Panel: Economic slow down, Jimmy Kimmel & Briscoes

Jo Robertson Parenting Specialist and Sam Stubbs Simplicity NZ co-founder on todays hot topics.

Fed Farmers calls nitrate 'emergency' a "shameless stunt"

Fed Farmers calls nitrate 'emergency' a "shameless stunt". Video / NZ Herald

Auckland Airport braces for busiest day of the year, Air New Zealand announces opening of new hangar

Auckland Airport braces for its busiest day of the year, and Air New Zealand announces the opening of its new hangar. Video / NZ Herald

Liam Lawson addresses Formula One future in pre race interview

Liam Lawson Formula One driver addresses Formula One future.

Herald NOW: Ryan speaks to Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the GDP results

Herald NOW: Ryan speaks to Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the GDP results. Video / NZ Herald

NZ flag football teams chase Olympic dream with LA 2028 in sight

NZ flag football teams chase Olympic dream with LA 2028 in sight. Video / NZ Herald

Hero father and son honoured for actions during Cyclone Gabrielle

Hero father and son honoured for actions during Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / NZ Heerald

Breaking News: Large earthquake strikes off the coast of Russia, no threat to NZ

Breaking News: Large earthquake strikes off the coast of Russia, no threat to NZ. Video / NZ Herald

Media Insider: Briscoes lady leaves us for good? Sky secures an F1 broadcast deal and more

Media Insider: Briscoes advertising account faces shake-up; Tom Phillips injunction - lawyer and ex-TV journalist Linda Clark squares off with media firms and more.

Weekend weather out look with MetService's Heather Keats

Weekend weather out look with MetService's Heather Keats. VIDEO / NZ HERALD

Taupō motel murder trial: Crown and defence close cases, jury to begin deliberating

Taupō motel murder trial: Crown and defence close cases, jury to begin deliberating. Video / NZ Herald

2degrees: Business with Garth Bray

2degrees: Business with Garth Bray. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Officer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unit and Armed Offenders Squad

The officer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unit and Armed Offenders Squad. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Black Ferns battle injuries in England World Cup semi-finals

Black Ferns battle injuries in England World Cup semi-finals. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW's political panel discusses GDP slump and Tākuta Ferris's social post

Herald NOW's political panel discusses GDP slump and Tākuta Ferris's social post. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Economist calls for lower OCR to fix dire economy

Kiwibank Chief Economist, Jarrod Kerr calls for lower OCR to fix dire economy. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: GDP result lays bare the realities for businesses in this economy

Herald NOW: Ryan Bridge talks to Steel Worx Group Director, Chris Barrett. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Shock drop in GDP sparks response, Trump heads back to the US

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Shock drop in GDP sparks response, Trump heads back to the US after his state visit to the UK. Video / NZ Herald

Liam Lawson addresses Formula One future

The Kiwi is yet to learn which team he'll race for in 2026.

Officer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unit

Police say he’ll receive counselling and undergo a psychological assessment.

The deadly fuel hiding in your furniture

NZHerald Senior Crime and Justice reporter, Anna Leask joins us to discuss the latest report into the dangers of flexible polyurethane foam (FPUF).

Ockham opens 21st project Toi in Pt Chevalier, built with Marutūāhu

Ockham Residential CEO William Deihl on the opening of new Ockham-Marutūāhu building Toi, in Point Chevalier.

NZ Herald Live: Green MP Benjamin Doyle gives final speech after sudden resignation

Outgoing Green MP Benjamin Doyle delivers their valedictory speech in Parliament. Video / Parliament TV

Injunction continues in Tom Phillips case

An injunction keeping key details of the Tom Phillips case under wraps was discussed in the High Court at Wellington today. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | NZ's GDP falls, and Chinese visitor interrogated

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | New Zealand's economy is in contraction and an expert on China says the visitor interrogated by SIS was likely on a warning list.

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis speaks about Stats NZ's GDP figures

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks about the GDP figures that were released this morning by Stats NZ. Video / NZ Herald

"Unsurvivable" – Fire and Emergency New Zealand shows how dangerous foam-filled furniture can be

Fire and Emergency New Zealand demonstrates how intensely foam-filled furniture burns. Video / Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Warmer homes start with the slab

The right foundation keeps warmth in and power bills down.