In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Public sector cuts top $58m, investigation against Casketeers' star dropped and food costs hurting kids' diets. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
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Focus Live: Health announcement
Minister Reti will announce details of the plan to implement the Government’s five health targets.
Health targets and US presidential debate | Focus Morning Bulletin September 12, 2024
Shane Reti faces heat over who will game new health targets, high praise for Kamala Harris and why traditional check-in desks will soon be a thing of the past.
Exclusive: Kiwis get first look at The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power major spoiler
Kemen and Valandil, played by Kiwi actors Leon Wadham and Alex Tarrant go head to head in this heated exclusive spoiler.
Kea Kids News: Suva superstars make their AIMS Games netball debut
The 2024 Zespri AIMS Games are in full swing! Reporter Eli hits the netball court where a team from Fiji is competing in New Zealand for the very first time.
Act MP's emotional speech
Mark Cameron has spoken in Parliament about the death of his son. Video / Parliament TV
MetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th
MetService Severe Weather: Wednesday September 11th Video / MetService
Buy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour
Buy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour’s new Ministry for Regulation. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus Live: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris debate
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris will meet in their first and perhaps only debate, a clash that could prove pivotal
US Jiu Jitsu fighter attacked in NZ, chokes out attacker in cafe
US Jiu-Jitsu fighter Chris Bower captured the moment he choked out a man in a NZ cafe after the person attempted to attack him in broad daylight. Video / Chris Bower
Kiwi hairstylist’s TikTok clips cut through
Jazzy Lupo has the happiest TikToks in town catching the emotional reactions to her clients’ new hairdos. Reporter Gila’s hair is already fabulous, but let’s see what Jazzy can do!
Resident of Waipori Falls confronts visitor
A long time resident of a remote Otago village, Waipori Falls, filmed an encounter with an another villager who claimed that visitors were not allowed.
Inside Economics: The water-powered hydraulic computer built in 1949
A live demonstration of the only working MONIAC in the Southern Hemisphere in the Reserve Bank Museum & Education Centre in Wellington. Video / RBNZ
NFL Star Tyreek Hill Reenacts Pre-Game Detainment During Touchdown Celebration
Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was detained by police moments before entering the stadium to play in his season's opening game, in which he scored a touchdown.
Kmart to open biggest NZ store
An outlet spanning more than half a hectare is to be built in Auckland’s northwest at Westgate. Video / Jason Dorday / Alyse Wright
Polkinghorne case: The former eye surgeon’s defence
Philip Polkinghorne’s lawyer called two pathologists who believe the circumstances of Pauline Hanna’s death suggest she committed suicide. Video / Corey Fleming
Lane markings confuse drivers, put them on wrong side of road
Motorists in Auckland have been tripped up by a dynamic lane on Whangaparāoa Rd, accidentally driving onto the wrong side of the road. Video / Dhruv Jaiswal
David Seymour talks timelines of the Treaty Principles Bill
Act leader David Seymour is asked about timelines on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / Mark Mitchell
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the Party's tax policies
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media on the party's tax policies. Video / Mark Mitchell
Tenant fights for Kainga Ora to pay after home damaged in storm
Tenants of State homes damaged in floods say they should have been told the house was on a flood plain because of the potential risk.
Ram raiders smash security grill at Gisborne vege store
A group of people used a car to smash through the metal security grill and grab cigarettes, chocolate and drinks out of Makaraka Veges near Gisborne. Video / Makaraka Veges
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins address the state of NZ's health system
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins speak about the state of NZ's health system following the death of a patient at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mark Mitchell
Political leaders respond: Is Wellington dying?
Is Wellington dying? The question put to Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Parliament this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Meet iPhone 16. Built for Apple Intelligence. Turbocharged with the new A18 chip. Featuring all-new Camera Control. New 48MP Fusion camera. Macro photography and more.
C-130J Hercules welcome ceremony
welcome the first of the C-130J Hercules fleet to arrive at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland, Whenuapai. Video / Micheal Craig
Ferry fleet future and princess’ cancer update | Focus Morning Bulletin September 10, 2024
KiwiRail fined over health and safety breaches, Auckland school responds after fake bomb stunt goes viral and the Princess of Wales shares an update on her cancer journey.
Donald Trump interview with NZ journalist on 9/11 anniversary resurfaces
A long-forgotten interview with Donald Trump on the first anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks has been aired for the first time on Whakaata Māori. Video / Te Ao
Adaptive football inspires a new wave of Kiwi Cristiano Ronaldos
Reporter Madeleine is at Eastern Suburbs AFC, where a special program makes kids of all abilities fearless on the football field. Sui!
$604 million boost to New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac
Christopher Luxon announced details of the Government's $604 million boost to the budget of New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon on the Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed he had not seen a draft of the bill at Cabinet today. Video / Mark Mitchell
Makorori grass fire disrupts State Highway 35 traffic
Traffic management was in place while firefighters dealt with a 30 metre by 50m blaze on Saturday evening. Video / Bruce Reid
A Complete Unknown (Bob Dylan Biopic) - Official Teaser
Check out the A Complete Unknown trailer for the Bob Dylan biography drama distributed by Searchlight Pictures. Video / Searchlight Pictures
What happens to your KiwiSaver when you die?
Chereè Kinnear explains who gets access to your KiwiSaver savings if you pass away. Video / NZ Herald
Al-Madinah School and Zayed College for Girls in lockdown
Two South Auckland Islamic schools are in lockdown after receiving threats this morning. Video / NZ Herald
A Minecraft Movie | Teaser
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, “A Minecraft Movie". Video / Warner Bros Pictures
Churches oppose Treaty Bill and homicide investigations | Focus Morning Bulletin September 9, 2024
Treaty Principles Bill faces opposition from church leaders, SkyCity casino shuts its doors for the week and Police launch 11 homicide investigations.
Markets with Madison: Financial stability
Economic pain has forced the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates and introduce new lending regulations. How worried is the Deputy Governor about our financial system?
Kea Kids News: Move over breakdancing, is underwater hockey the next Olympic craze?
Reporter Brooklyn is at Manurewa Pool with Kendra, a rangatahi on the Under-19 NZ Underwater Hockey Team! But what is underwater hockey, and more importantly, is it any fun?
Dolphins join Auckland Dragonboaters on their winter training in Waitemata Harbour
A pod of dolphins joined Auckland Dragon Boat Association paddlers on their regular Sunday morning training today. Video / Auckland Dragon Boat Association