Massive truck fire on Akl motorway, Nelson murder mystery & Harry lights up NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 March, 2023

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.

Paddy Gower has personal cancer scare while filming piece on bowel cancer screening

While covering bowel cancer for Paddy Gower Has Issues, the journalist was filmed getting a colonoscopy and discovered a pre-cancerous growth.

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 about leadership

PM Christopher Luxon answers questions about his about leadership. 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.

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

Young child hurt in Christchurch crash overnight

A young child was taken to hospital after a crash in Christchurch last night where a man was also arrested following a disorder at the scene. Video / George Heard

Inside the showdown between senior doctors and Health NZ over pay: how do we fix our broken system?

Inside the showdown between senior doctors and Health NZ over pay" how do we fix our broken system? Video / NZ Herald

Entertainment: Jimmy Kimmel back on following Charlie Kirk backlash

Entertainment: Jimmy Kimmel back on following Charlie Kirk backlash. Video / NZ Herald

Naomi Osaka set to return to another ASB Classic

ASB Classic tennis tournament has announced former world number one Naomi Osaka will be playing in this summer’s tournament Video / NZ Herald

Nicola Willis accepts her low ranking as she takes questions at 'Mood of the Boardroom'

Nicola Willis accepts her low ranking as she takes questions at 'Mood of the Boardroom'. Video / NZ Herald

Suitcase murder trial: Auckland mum Hakyung Lee guilty of killing children

After 3.5 hours deliberations, child-killing mum Hakyung “Jasmine” Lee has been convicted a double-murderer, Emily Ansell reports. Video / NZ Herald

More listening, more certainty and less 'BS' say CEOs

Chief executives from Foodstuffs, Mainfreight, Mitre10 and Mercury with their hot takes at Mood of the Boardroom 2025. Video / Michael Craig

MPs debate at Mood of the Boardroom 2025

MPs Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds debate the issues at Mood of the Boardroom 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW: Personal Finance with Forsyth Barr

Herald NOW: Personal Finance with Brad Gordon. Video Herald NOW

Mating rituals of endangered Leopard sharks filmed in scientific first

Marine Biologist Dr Hugo Lassauce filmed the three sharks off the coast of Nouméa. Video / NZ Herald

Barbara Edmonds at Mood of the Boardroom 2025

Labour MP Barbara Edmonds' speech at Mood of the Boardroom 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Nicola Willis at Mood of the Boardroom 2025

Finance minister Nicola Willis' speech at Mood of the Boardroom 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Christchurch Hospital critically overloaded, claims patients are dying

Newstalk ZB South Island reporter saw first hand the dire state of Christchurch Hospital, where it was standing room only. Video / NZ Herald

Haulage sector feeling positive about economy

BusinessDesk's Garth Bray joins Michael Morrah on Herald NOW to discuss positive economic sentiment in the haulage sector, BioLumic and a privacy warning to shoplifters.

Fran O’Sullivan speaks at Mood of the Boardroom 2025

Fran O’Sullivan's speech from Mood of the Boardroom 2025. Video / NZ Herald

Experts reject Trumps 'baseless' paracetamol claims

Why GP and Chair of General Practice NZ, Bryan Betty says Trumps paracetamol claims are false. Video / NZ Herald

Political panel: Karen Chhour and Ricardo Menéndez Mrch

ACT Minister karen Chhour and Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March discuss a special immigration case, proposed Holiday Act changes and new residency visas. Video / NZ Herald

Erica Stanford leads rankings, Luxon and Willis fail to make top ten in CEO Cabinet rankings

Garth Bray joins Michael Morrah live from the Mood of the Boardroom to discuss the latest rankings of Cabinet by the CEOs. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Morning News Update | UN conference continues as business leaders in NZ discuss issues

NZ Herald Morning News Update | UN conference continues as business leaders in NZ discuss issues

Daily Sports Update: Naomi Osaka plans for the future as more cricket comes to Australia

Daily Sports Update: Naomi Osaka plans for the future as more cricket comes to Australia Video / NZ Herald

Herald NOW Weather: September 24th, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: September 24th, 2025

Kea Kids News: Meet the 9-year-old rolling old blokes at bowls

Reporter Sasha is in Hamilton with Pixie Blake, Waikato’s youngest indoor bowls champ, fresh off her team’s victory at the Champion of Champions.

Inside the showdown between senior doctors and Health NZ over pay

ASMS executive director Sarah Dalton speaks to The Front Page to break down the latest in talks, and what we can do in future.

Construction set to begin on Ōtaki to north of Levin State Highway 1

Luxon and Bishop attend the sod-turning ahead of construction beginning on the new 24-kilometre stretch of State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin. Video / Mark Mitchell

Dua Lipa uses strength training to help her walk in heels

Pop star Dua Lipa has revealed she uses strength training to help her walk in heels. Video / Video Elephant

Jon Bon Jovi on becoming a grandfather

Jon Bon Jovi on becoming a grandfather after Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown’s adoption. Video / Video Elephant

NZ Herald Live: Mood of the Boardroom

Mood of the Boardroom

Hakyung Lee found guilty of killing her children

Hakyung Lee suitcase double-murder trial: Mother found guilty of killing her children.

AI and intuitive controls: Could smart glasses be the new smart phone?

Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain speaks on Herald NOW about the latest developments in smart glasses. Video / NZ Herald