Joseph Parker takes part in Samoan Language Week 2018. He counts himself lucky he can speak the language taught to him and his siblings by parents Salavao and Lalogafau Dempsey Parker.
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Heart-stopping footage from inside Dylan Brun's demolition derby car during a crash at Meeanee Speedway. Brun was lucky to walk away after his car rolled and was hit head-on. Video / Dylan Brun

Learning loss, Tory Whanau opens up and Auckland safety plummets | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 6
Pisa testing shows where Kiwi kids are failing academically, Wellington’s Mayor opens up about drunken night out and safety concerns in the country’s biggest city in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Kim Crossman’s fiance shows off new tattoo
At the New Zealand TV Awards last night, Kim Crossman's fiance showcased his new tattoo in her honour. Video / Carson Bluck

New Zealand TV Awards 2023
Last night at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre, Aotearoa’s finest media personalities came together for the New Zealand TV Awards. Video / Carson Bluck

Focus: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau speaks about her drinking problem
NZ Herald reporter Georgina Campbell speaks to Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau about her drinking problem. Video / Mark Mitchell

Computerised flyover of the Waikare Deviation
A computerised Waka Kotahi flyover of the Waikare Deviation planned for State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa. Video / Waka Kotahi NZTA

Te Pāti Māori MPs sworn in to Parliament
MPs Takuta Ferris and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke as 54th Parliament opened today. Video / Parliament TV

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka on today's protests.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka talk to the media about today's protests. Video / Mark Mitchell

Leave The World Behind | Official Trailer
When an idyllic getaway suddenly erupts into chaos, trust unravels fast. Leave The World Behind, starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la and Kevin Bacon comes to Netflix on December 8. Video / Netflix

Focus: Protesters gather around New Zealand
Auckland’s Northern Motorway remains at a near standstill coming into the city this morning with Te Pāti Māori protests disrupting peak-hour traffic. Video / NZ Herald

Protesters on the Northern Motorway
Protesters have started their convoy along the Northern Motorway in Auckland. Video / Supplied

Te Pāti Māori protest, Parliament convenes and Massey fire | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 5
Protests get under way across the country, controversy as the 54th Parliament gets set to convene and fire crews fight blaze at Auckland High School in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Te Pāti Māori protesters gather in Albany
Te Pāti Māori protesters gather in Albany in response to government policies related to co-governance and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Video / Corey Fleming

Massey High School closed following fire in science block overnight
Dozens of firefighters have been fighting a fire at the Massey High School science block overnight.The school is closed today following the fire, which was first reported by multiple members of the public around 11.15pm. Video / Hayden Woodward

St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College nears completion
The construction of St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College in Drury, Auckland, is nearing completion. Video / Supplied

New artworks released for Kahui St David’s fundraiser
When art adviser Paul Baragwanath was finally given the keys to St David’s Memorial Church, after heading an eight-year campaign to save it from demolition, the scale of what lay ahead must have been almost overwhelming. Video / Dean Purcell

NZDF bomb squad arrive on Brandon St
NZDF bomb squad arrive on Brandon St. Video / Supplied

MetService National Weather: December 4th - December 8th
MetService National Weather: December 4th - December 8th. Video / Metservice

MetService Severe Weather: December 4th
MetService Severe Weather: December 4th. Video / Metservice

MetService Christchurch Weather: December 5th - December 7th
MetService Christchurch Weather: December 5th - December 7th. Video / Metservice

MetService Wellington Weather: December 5th - December 7th
MetService Wellington Weather: December 5th - December 7th. Video / Metservice

MetService Auckland Weather: December 5th - December 7th
MetService Auckland Weather: December 5th - December 7th. Video / Metservice

School performance of Stairway to Heaven
St Andrews College perform Stairway to Heaven at their prizegiving. Video / St Andrew's College

Chris Hipkins on the vaccine data breach
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the vaccine data breach. Video / Mark Mitchell

Chris Hipkins responds to calls for a nationwide protest day
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the calls for a national day of protest tomorrow. Video / Mark Mitchell

Four youths arrested over bakery ram raid
Four youths have been arrested after a Pakuranga bakery was ram-raided last night Video / Supplied

Reginald Hudlin and Kelly Younger on why Eddie Murphy Christmas movie was made for Kiwis
Jenni Mortimer chats to the acclaimed writer and director in LA about their latest film Candy Cane Lane. Video / NZ Herald

Markets with Madison: Vinod Khosla
Billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla placed his biggest bet on OpenAI. In this interview he discusses the Altman incident, what’s at stake in the AI race and how investors can identify instigators of change. Video / NZ Herald

CRL costs, Covid breach and ceasefire unlikely | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 4
How much ratepayers will have to fork out when the City Rail Link opens, man arrested over Covid vaccination privacy breach and why another pause in fighting is unlikely in the Middle East in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald

Is a Disney cruise worthwhile?
Is it worth going on a Disney cruise? Let's take a look inside. Video / Anna Sarjeant

Pakuranga bakery ram-raided and nearby vape store burgled
A Pakuranga bakery was ram-raided overnight shortly before a vape store eight minutes down the road was burgled. Video / Hayden Woodward

Watch: Record number of Christmas Boxes packed for whānau in need
Volunteers from community groups, churches and sponsors packed a record number for whānau in need. Video / Supplied

Respecting your Rights - Health and Disability Commissioner
In Aotearoa New Zealand, it’s important that everyone knows their rights when it comes to health and disability care, this video encourages everyone to be aware of their rights so they can ask questions, seek support, and ensure their voices are heard. Video / Health and Disability Commission

Christopher Luxon on Onslow project, tobacco legislation and Israel-Hamas war
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks to media on the Onslow project, tobacco legislation and other matters. Video / Alex Burton

Mea Motu and Lani Daniels retain world titles
Mea Motu and Lani Daniels retain world titles after Wahine Toa II fight night in Whangārei. Video / The Northern Advocate

Napier speedway crash
The racer could be seen walking away after a competitor slammed into the driver's door. Video / Kerihia Renee

Reset: Boh Runga the dynamic creative force
New Zealand Singer and Jewellery sensation Boh Runga sits down with Reset to chat about morning thoughts, her sisters and the last text she'd sent. Video / Carson Bluck