This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus Chaos erupts in court as Christchurch woman Renee Duckmanton’s family face the man accused of her murder and tributes flow in for Hilary Barry as she prepares for her last 6pm news broadcast at tv3 tonight.
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Traffic in Auckland's Central City on Wednesday evening
Cars were at a virtual standstill where the Herald walked, with traffic backing up along Victoria St, Nelson St, Fanshawe St and Halsey St. Video / NZ Herald
The Auckland recording studio breaking down barriers for young musicians
The programme aims to provide equal opportunities for creatives across Aotearoa. Video / Corey Fleming / @westallroad
Tony Caughey reflects on Smith & Caughey's closing
Chairman of Smith & Caughey’s, Tony Caughey, speaks to the Herald about the announcement of proposal of the closure of Smith & Caughey's. Video / Ben Dickens
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on her 2024 Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on her 2024 Budget. Video / Mark Mitchell
Team NZ AC40 capsizes
The team reported a torn jib but no serious damage to the vessel. Video / Emirates Team NZ
Focus: Smith & Caughey’s announce closure
Stores including the historic Queen St building are set to close in 2025, with the loss of almost 250 jobs. Video / Corey Fleming / Chereè Kinnear
Focus: Kiwi shoppers warned as the most expensive month of the year looms
Long weekend deals could be the time to buy. Video / Corey Fleming
Focus Live: Police update on fatal Waikato crash
Police give update on State Highway 3 Waikato crash that claimed the lives of five people. Video / Mike Scott
Focus: Wild weather to lash parts of the country
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong gales are set to batter parts of the country today. Video / NZHerald / Newa
More than 20 displaced Palestinians killed in Israeli drone strike
An Israeli drone strike has killed at least 21 displaced Palestinians at a Rafah camp. It comes only two days after an Israeli air raid that killed at least 45 people. Video / AP
Focus Sport: Inside the Rovers: Mixed Emotions
Napier City Rovers seemed set for a huge Central League win against Western Suburbs, until an equaliser six minutes into added time. Video / Neil Reid
Samoan Language Week 2024: Learning gagana Samoa
Krystal Nati-Salima has enrolled her son, Samson, into a full-immersion Samoan language preschool in the hopes of him connecting with his roots. Video / Michael Craig
State Highway 3 Waikato crash
Five people have died in a crash near Hamilton this evening, which has forced the closure of State Highway 3. Video / NZ Herald
Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh faces calls to apologise
Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh faces calls to apologise after interrupting response to Whakatōhea Treaty settlement in Parliament
Kea Kids: Can you beat Dan Carter at a kicking challenge?
Reporter Jack is kicking it with rugby legend Dan Carter, who’s got a challenge for little rugby legends everywhere. Beat his record and help UNICEF in the process!
Budget 2024: What we know so far
A recap on pre-Budget announcements in the lead-up to Thursday's full Budget announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon calls Te Pāti Māori's planned protests 'illegal'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called Te Pāti Māori's planned strikes as part of a day of protests this Thursday 'illegal.' Video / Mark Mitchell
Fullers, Vessev, get 'world's first electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel' on the water
Fullers and electric boat startup Vessev (formerly Seachange) are testing the VS-9 - billed as "the world's first electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel" - on Auckland Harbour.
Watch prefabricated homes for Auckland made in a Chinese factory
Production of modular or prefabricated Ecotech Commercial homes like those which Kāinga Ora has had installed in Sandringham, Auckland. Video / Supplied
ACC Europe trip, Budget tease and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 28, 2024
ACC boss’ $32k trip, Nicola Willis teases her budget plans and the death toll remains unknown after devasting Papua New Guinea landslide.
Man’s body found in Wellington Harbour
Rescuers have found the body of the man believed to have fallen overboard on a Wellington ferry. Video / NZ Herald / RNZ / Angus Dreaver
Kea Kids News: Who can stop kids acting up in class? Kiwi Can!
Teachers say behaviour in New Zealand classrooms is the worst in the world! Can Kiwi Can change all this? Reporter Sean checks it out. Video / Kea Kids News
Nicola Willis speaks about the upcoming Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media a few days before the coalition Government’s first Budget. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kea Kids News: Kiwi kid takes out Little Miss Universe
Reporter Stacy ‘8Face’ Meng catches up with Tapaita Fonokalafi and her friends, fresh off of their big wins at the Little Miss Universe pageant in Turkey! Video / Kea Kids News
St John, migrant abuse and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 27, 2024
St John urged to assess its call-taking process, elderly migrants tell of abuse by New Zealand children and Papua New Guinea considers foreign support.
Markets with Madison: Telcos v big tech
The CEO of One NZ, says big tech has benefitted from its multi-million-dollar investments in infrastructure. Now he plans to make them pay. Video / Carson Bluck | Alyse Wright
Kea Kids News: Kiwi kid takes out Little Miss Universe
Reporter Stacy ‘8Face’ Meng catches up with Tapaita Fonokalafi and her friends, fresh off of their big wins at the Little Miss Universe pageant in Turkey! Video / Kea Kids News
Emergency incident at Onehunga mall
There has been an emergency incident at Onehunga mall involving fire and police services. Video / Supplied
David Seymour on Te Tiriti: We want a society that’s modern, multi ethnic that values our humanity
David Seymour on Te Tiriti: We want a society that’s modern, multi ethnic that values our humanity ahead of our differences
Papua New Guinea landslide: Survivors wait for official help
Hundreds are feared dead after a massive landslide in a remote part of Papua New Guinea, where survivors are still waiting for official help more than 24 hours on. Video / AP
Serious accident between Hamilton and te Awamutu
Ohaupo Rd between Hamilton and te Awamutu is closed following a serious accident. Video / Maryana Garcia
Physio on the importance of a good diet and exercise
Mount Maunganui physiotherapist and coach Brad Dixon explains the positive effects of eating well and moving more.
Hairdressing industry faces ‘concerning’ skills gap as salons turn apprentices away
There's just over 1000 current hairdresser apprentices - 100 less than last year. Video / Corey Fleming
Focus: Person missing in Wellington Harbour
A person is reportedly missing after falling overboard on an East by West ferry in Wellington Harbour this morning. Video / RNZ / Angus Dreaver
University of Waikato students and staff join national pro-Palestine protest
Over 100 students protested in front of the University of Waikato Library against Israel's actions in Gaza. Video / Maryana Garcia
Focus: Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka announce social housing funding
Housing ministers Chris Bishop and Tama Potaka have announced new social housing funding in Kilbirnie this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
I Am: Celine Dion - Official Trailer
I Am: Celine Dion gives us a raw and honest look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Video / Prime Vide
Rugby chaos, New Caledonia unrest and half-marathon blunder | Focus Morning Bulletin May 24, 2024
Richie McCaw speaks out on rugby’s civil war, more Kiwis get the green light to evacuate New Caledonia and how a husband's ‘toxic’ actions almost cost this wife a race victory.