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Child rescued at Auckland pool, ceasefire talks intensify | Focus Morning Bulletin, Sunday 5 May
Child resuscitated at Auckland pool. Ceasefire talks intensify in Egypt. Sadiq Khan re-elected to historic third term. Video | NZ Herald
Ria Hall announces Tauranga mayoral bid
She says she is more than just a singer and she has what it takes to run the city. Video / Alex Cairns
Tragic accident in Woodhill Forest
Kate Ganner recalls her tragic mountain biking crash in Woodhill Forest that has left her paralysed for life. Video / Alex Burton
Reds claim historic victory over Crusaders
The Reds held on to best the Crusaders in Christchurch for the first time in 25 years. Video / Sky Sport
Fleeing driver evades police spikes on motorway
A fleeing car crashed into a bystander’s vehicle during a chaotic pursuit across Auckland on Saturday.
Palestine protests - police and protester tactics evolving
Police have visited some of those protesting, endorsing their right to do so but warning against 'breaching the peace.'
Armed police swarm central Auckland building
Police have arrested a man after reports of a person with a gun in central Auckland. Video / Dean Purcell
Worker burnout, the future of vaccines and frustration over driver's licences
Workers overworked, Pharmac and Health NZ weigh up the future of Covid vaccines and questions over why labour-hire companies continue to bring in overseas workers.
SailGP team capsizes in Bermuda
The US SailGP team have come unstuck, reports say the crew are safe. Video / SailGP
Health & Disability Commissioner on Southern region cancer service delays
Health & Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell on her investigation into Southern region cancer service delays. Video / NZ Herald
Armed police swarm Mount Maunganui’s Bayfair mall
A manhunt is under way after an attack at Mount Maunganui’s Bayfair shopping mall which left a person seriously injured. Video / Samantha Motion
Police swarm a central Auckland petrol station
Two arrested following standoff with police at Pt Chevalier petrol station. Video / New Zealand Police Conduct Association
Waikato shines on the big screen
Waikato film office showcases locations to national and international productions. Video / Waikato Screen
Violent fight involving a machete
A violent fight involving a machete and school pupils spills onto the Onehunga streets. Video / Regz Tupe
Whakatāne Michael Hill Jewellery raided
A Michael Hill Jewellery store in Whakatāne was raided on Thursday. Video / Supplied
CTE, Lachie Jones inquest and Princess Charlotte's birthday | Focus Morning Bulletin May 3, 2024
NZ's first case of an international sporting rep diagnosed with CTE, Lachie Jones inquest and Princess Charlotte turns nine in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Windows smashed in Ōtara electorate office
Multiple windows have been smashed in the electorate office of Labour MP Jenny Salesa. Video / Hayden Woodward
Markets with Madison: Pension deficit
The newest finance firm, FirstCape, is on a mission to grow individual savings to ensure people can retire on more than state pension payments. Video / Carson Bluck
Public Trust specialist Catherine Simpson
Money from unclaimed estates eventually transfers to the Government. Video / Jason Oxenham
Watch: 25 years of the Earth Observatory
Nasa delivers stunning images that are out of this world. Video / NASA
BNZ Breakers announce Jonah Bolden signing
BNZ Breakers sign former NBA player Jonah Bolden on one-year deal Video / BNZ Breakers
Watch: Green Party says ‘disciplinary process’ under way into MP’s behaviour
A disciplinary process into the behaviour of MP Julie Anne Genter during a confrontation in Parliament last night. Video / RNZ
Details of Auckland Airport redevelopment
Scott Tasker, chief customer officer Auckland Airport shares details of redevelopment projects. Video / Michael Craig
Computed Tomography (CT) scanning - what is it?
Smith's Detection computed tomography scanning explainer. Video / Smiths Detection
Focus Live: National pre-budget announcement
PM Chris Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to media on education pre-budget announcement.
Chris Hipkins on Julie Anne Genter confrontation
Chris Hipkins comments on Julie Anne Genter's actions in House last night. Video / Alyse Wright
Chris Hipkins comments on Winston Peters' Aukus speech
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about Winston Peters' Aukus speech and his comments about former NSW Premier Bob Carr. Video / Alyse Wright
Chris Hipkins visits BBM FoodSpace
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the importance of community charities like BBM. Video / Alyse Wright
Dowager Duchess of Bedford becomes a Kiwi
Dowager Duchess of Bedford Henrietta Russell becomes a Kiwi. Video / Supplied
Kina ranching and kelp restoration creating opportunities for hapū
Urchinomics project into sea urchin ranching and kelp restoration is creating opportunities for hapū. Video / Te Ao Māori News
'Unreliable' home dialysis machines cause constant fears for rural family
A three-year-old girl who has home dialysis to stay alive had four machines fail in one week. Video / RNZ
Focus: Controversial prison slushies rack up $315k bill
More than $200,000 has been spent on syrups and $81k on maintenance.
Prison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024
How much is being spent on slushie machines for prison guards ferry service to be put to the test to save Wynyard in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Breaking 'Bad': Schizophrenia, suspended and starving - and he's only 9
Johnny roams the streets and gets in trouble at night because there's rarely any food at home. Video / Corey Fleming
Kea Kids: Crazy clarinet skills are taking this kid all the way to London
Reynold Yang is a clarinet prodigy about to study at a school in the UK, but can he play your fave TikTok songs? Kea Kids News reporter Stacy “8-Face” Meng puts him to the test!
Crowdfunding charity start-ups
10 x 10 Philanthropy Aotearoa wants to attract a new generation to support charities. Video / Dean Purcell
MP told to return to her seat in heated exchange
Green MP Julie Anne Genter told to return to her seat in Parliament during exchange with National's Matt Doocey. Video / Parliament TV
Champion arm wrestler’s sign from late father
Ashleigh Hoeta-Williamson is always on the lookout for motorbikes. Video / Will Toogood
Protester interrupts Winston Peters' speech at Parliament
A protester interrupted Winston Peters during his speech in Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell