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Sweatpea series trailer
A deviously twisted and darkly comic ‘coming-of-rage’ thriller starring Ella Purnell. Streaming on Neon October 10, 2024. Video / Sky
Sea turtle struggles in oil spill near HMNZS Manawanui wreck site
A sea turtle struggling to swim in thick, black oil on the water's surface near where the $100 million New Zealand Navy vessel sank in Samoa.
Pensioner charged with murder in Christchurch
A man in his 70s has been charged with murder after the death of a woman in Mt Pleasant. Video / George Heard
Prison expansion and Marokopa kids sighting | Focus Morning Bulletin October 8, 2024
Plans to expand Auckland's maximum security prison, crew of the sunken Manawanui back on home soil and inquiries continue after Phillips family sighting.
Focus: Sighting of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children
Enquiries are continuing after the first confirmed sighting of Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children together.
Worms are the superheroes of soil, and their superpower is… poo?
Reporter Kadie dons her finest worm poo-counting lab coat and helps out the scientists at Hill Labs, where they’ve created the world’s first test to count earthworms in soil!
HMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130J
A total of 75 people were rescued from HMNZS Manawanui over the weekend, 72 of whom returned to RNZAF Base in Whenuapai last night along with a C-130H Hercules. Video / NZ Herald
Destiny Church and pro-Palestinian protesters clash over Israel-Hamas conflict
Destiny Church followers have clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters this afternoon outside TVNZ’s Auckland headquarters over the bloody Israel-Hamas conflict. Video / NZ Herald
Fallen tree blocks Manukau Rd
A large tree fell in Royal Oak after local residents had warned the tree was old and needed checking. Video / Supplied
Manawanui sinking and rates revolt | Focus Morning Bulletin October 7, 2024
Ripple effects hit after Navy ship’s sinking, clean-up efforts get under way in Dunedin and how one Wellingtonian is boycotting the city’s rates increase.
Markets with Madison: Executives on the economy
Executives are increasingly optimistic now the Reserve Bank has cut rates. But how long can their companies hold out for the economy to improve?
Retiree leading Wellington's rates revolt
Retiree Judy Rohloff is leading Wellington's rates revolt. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kea Kids: Taumatua and tamaliki celebrate Tuvalu Language Week in style
The Tuvaluan language isn’t the only thing worth celebrating about this island nation! Reporter Tepae takes us on a tour filled with singing, dancing, and most importantly… food!
First look at landslide-damaged Dunedin home after flooding
A South Dunedin family has seen the aftermath of a landslide that demolished parts of their home following flooding in the Otago region. Video / TVNZ
Navy vessel capsizes after running aground on Samoan reef
All 75 crew and passengers onboard the HMNZS Manawanui were safely rescued overnight. Video / TVNZ
Car flips and crashes into side of Auckland central building, one in serious condition
One person is in serious condition following a single-vehicle crash in central Auckland this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of racketeering, sexual assault and sex trafficking
More than 100 people, including dozens of children, have now spoken out to say they were victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at the hands of US rapper 'Diddy'.
The Menendez Brothers | Official Trailer | Netflix
30 years after the murders, the brothers tell their story. Watch The Menendez Brothers on October 7, only on Netflix. Video / Netflix
Focus: Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop on fast-track approvals bill
Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop announcing the Government’s Fast-track projects. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after fire took hold of the listing vessel, which ran aground near Upolu, Samoa.
Three missing after river crash, NZ Navy ship runs aground | Morning Bulletin 6 October, 2024
Three missing after car crashes into river. NZ Navy ship Manawanui runs aground near Samoa. No tsunami risk after Wellington quake. Video / NZ Herald
Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui runs aground near Samoa
Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui runs aground near Samoa. Video / Supplied
Seniors drinks soiree banned
Kāinga Ora has banned a group of its elderly tenants from holding afternoon drinks even though they say they always finish up by 6pm. Video / Dean Purcell
Turmoil at the pool club: Top players banned amid bullying and match-fixing claims
Top ranked New Zealand women claim unfair treatment amid bans from country biggest cue sports club. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens
Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered as heavy rain cleanup continues
A State of Emergency was declared for Dunedin on Thursday night amid heavy rainfall and flooding. Video / TVNZ
Kiwi in Ukraine vows to stay to the bitter end
Cedric Waitere travelled to Ukraine after Russia's full scale invasion, against NZ Government advice, and now lives in central Kyiv. Video / TVNZ
Protesters say Govt proposal to toll Manawatū highway 'a disgrace'
The Government is proposing to toll a new four-lane expressway being built over the Ruahine Ranges, but locals are angered by the prospect of paying for each trip. Video / TVNZ
‘Heartbreaking’: Dunedin family survey home damaged by landslide
Fiona Cadogan, Chad Ralston and their two children returned to their St Leonards home alongside 1News after being evacuated on Friday. Video / TVNZ
Tararua District toll road protest
Tararua District residents, including Mayor Tracey Collis marched to protest against the proposed toll on Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatu-Tararua Highway. Video / Hawkes Bay Today
Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips: Police making fresh inquiries after new reported sighting
A helicopter has been spotted flying over the Marokopa area this morning. Police continue to their fugitive search for Tom Phillips. Video / NZ Herald
Otago residents' lucky escape as massive slip takes out garage
Devastated Otago residents Fiona Cadogan and Chad Ralston return home after the recent flooding to witness the destruction caused by the weather. Video / NZ Herald
Alone Australia: Survivalists Battle for $250K | Season 1 Trailer
Watch 10 survivalists face Tasmania’s wilds for $250K. Stream the full Alone Australia series now on SBS On Demand!
Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin
Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin.
Richard O'Brien's new show
Richard O'Brien's new show, The Kingdom of Bling, is a satirical fairytale set to music and kicks off a nationwide tour in Ashburton on October 12.
Weather to ease in Dunedin, Gail Maney conviction quashed | Focus Morning Bulletin October 5, 2024
The weather is set to ease in Southland as MetService changes its warning from red to yellow. Wrongfully convicted Gail Maney has had her conviction quashed.
Basis reinvents the switchboard
Kiwi startup Basis says its smart panel will be safer, cheaper, and shave up to $1000 per year from your power bill. Video / Dean Purcell
Calls for government apology for all coerced adoptions of young mothers
Kaaren Dunn, 78, who had a daughter aged 19 and was coerced into agreeing to adopt her out, wants the Government to apologise to all women who suffered the same experience.
Cabinet minister Shane Jones talks about his role in Government
Cabinet minister Shane Jones talks about his role in NZ First. Video / Mark Mitchell