New ZealandAdvance voting opens, Chris Hipkins has Covid and strong wind warnings in place | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2023Advance voting opens today, Chris Hipkins has tested positive for Covid and strong wind warnings have been put in place for the South Island and Wellington. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Oct 07:33 PM
New ZealandAuckland's Papakura to Pukekohe line full steam aheadKiwiRail gives NZ Herald Focus an update on the electrification of the city's Papakura to Pukekohe line, and the construction of three new train stations in the area.Watch01 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsOnboard with David SeymourThe New Zealand Herald hitched a ride on David Seymour’s ‘Flying Pinky’ and followed his campaign from New Plymouth to Te Awamutu.Watch29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational’s mini-budget promise, CEOs’ pick for power, El Nino has arrived, Doctors’ strike called off and Cryptosporidium cases climb | Focus Evening Bulletin September 29, 2023National vows to deliver a mini-budget by Christmas, business leaders share their pick for our next government, and El Nino officially arrives on our shores. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell Watch29 Sep 05:24 AM
New ZealandNew Zealanders deserve better - Grant Robertson on National's fiscal planMinister of Finance Grant Roberston thinks that National's fiscal plan is "a complete failure" and that "New Zealanders deserve better".Watch29 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks v Italy, police body cameras and calls for water deliveries | Focus Morning Bulletin September 29, 2023All Blacks get set to take on Italy, why police could soon be wearing body cameras and Queenstown businesses take matters into their own hands. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell / GettyWatch28 Sep 07:01 PM
New ZealandProtest at Parliament grounds fizzles out, alleged carjacker charged and The Warehouse takes financial hit | Focus Evening Bulletin September 28, 2023A mass political demonstration at Parliament fizzled out, National's police spokesperson fronted up to whānau of gang members, and new footage emerged following an alleged carjacking. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell Watch28 Sep 03:59 AM
New ZealandFocus: National Party announces gang policiesNational Party leader Christopher Luxon and MP Paul Goldsmith outlined the party's plan to put more restrictions on gangs. Video / Mike Scott Watch28 Sep 12:43 AM
VideoFocus: Mark Mitchell addresses protestersNational police spokesman Mark Mitchell faces-off with gang-related protesters at Parliament. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Sep 11:21 PM
New ZealandACT announces landlords and tenants policyACT's David Seymour announces landlords and tenants policy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Act announces landlords and tenants policyAct's David Seymour announces landlords and tenants policy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Sep 07:08 PM
New ZealandVoting opens overseas, cancelled Cook Strait ferries and cryptosporidium cases rise | Focus Morning Bulletin September 27, 202374 locations abroad now open for Kiwis to vote in person, strong winds have whipped up waves in the Cook Strait and 35 confirmed cases of the waterborne parasite illness. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Sep 05:28 PM
New ZealandMums criticise lack of support during and after pregnancyKiwi mums say there's a lack of mental health support during pregnancy.26 Sep 01:39 AM
New ZealandFocus: Kiwi mums criticise healthcare system for lack of support during pregnancyNew study finds three quarters of Kiwi mothers don't feel their mental health was supported during pregnancy. Video / Carson Bluck Reporter / Wilhelmina ShrimptonWatch26 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandLabour MP Ibrahim Omer discusses wealth tax during a debateLabour MP Ibrahim Omer discusses wealth tax during a recent debate. Video / Thomas CoughlanWatch25 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandMajor parties hit, house prices up and 'Brand' new allegations | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2023Both major political parties take a hit in the latest poll, house prices turn a corner and London police launch an investigation into Russell Brand allegations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Sep 05:55 PM
New Zealand'I have been very clear': Hipkins on climate change and working with PetersLabour Party leader Chris Hipkins speaks to his actions regarding climate change and whether or not he would work with Winston Peters of the New Zealand First Party if required. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandLuxon on working with PetersNational Party leader Christopher Luxon addressed whether or not he would be open to working with Winston Peters if required, after avoiding the question for months. Video / Michael CraigWatch25 Sep 12:17 AM
New ZealandNats working with Peters, housing policy welcomed and Queenstown clean-up continues | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2023Luxon has finally confirmed his party will work with NZF, Labour pledges another 6000 public homes by 2027 and states of emergency were lifted in Queenstown and Southland as clean-up continues. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 07:14 PM
VideoFocus: Ram raid on Queen StA Foot Locker store on Auckland's Queen St was broken into overnight in a ram raid. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 06:37 PM
New ZealandFocus: Labour promises 6000 more state housesToday at a campaign event in Wellington, Labour housing spokeswoman Megan Woods promised 6000 additional public and transitional housing sites if Labour is elected. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Sep 02:48 AM
New ZealandFocus: Labour Party unveils immigration policyPrime Minister Chris Hipkins spoke to the media after the Labour Party announced their immigration policies. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 04:33 AM
New ZealandFocus: What is causing the chaos at the Auckland Airport?NZ Herald Focus got a behind the scenes look at Auckland International Airport after a series of lengthy delays and biosecurity processing wait times. Staff tell us what they’re doing now to prepare for the school holiday rush. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Sep 05:46 AM
New ZealandWild weather, Twizel blaze and airport delay | Focus Morning Bulletin September 22, 2023Wild weather forces evacuations in Queenstown, Fire crews have largely confined the blaze at Pukaki Downs and 15,000 people are expected to depart tomorrow. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 06:05 PM
VideoFocus: Large scrub fire near TwizelProperties have been evacuated after gale-force winds overnight caused the scrub fire to grow larger and spread. Video / George HeardWatch20 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks in Bordeaux, Labour hits new low and airport delays | Focus Morning Bulletin September 21, 2023The All Blacks hit the wineries and golf course on their bye-week, fresh embarrassment for Labour’s struggling campaign, and more lengthy delays at Auckland airport are expected as school holiday travel looms. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Sep 07:31 PM
New ZealandFocus: Rescue helicopter crashes on Mt PirongiaWestpac Rescue Helicopter Chief Operating Officer Chris Moody explains the crash of a rescue chopper on Mt Pirongia. Video / Mike Scott Watch20 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandBattle of the Chrises, crack down on the prison population and two police officers attacked in Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin September 20, 2023First leaders' debate labelled as forgettable, calls to crack down on the prison population, and two police officers attacked in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon speaks to mediaChristopher Luxon speaks to the media after a tour of the Southern Spars factory in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandArrest made after bus station attack, Party Leaders face off, Ethan de Groot out | Focus Morning Bulletin September 19, 202316-yr-old arrested after person dies after Albany bus station incident, it's Chris v Chris in tonight’s first televised debate of the election, All Blacks prop will miss two matches at the Rugby World Cup. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Sep 08:47 PM
New ZealandAlbany manhunt, Dilworth to make sweeping changes and Labour’s solar powered announcement | Focus Evening Bulletin September 18, 2023Manhunt underway after stabbing on Auckland’s North Shore, Dilworth School to make sweeping changes after abuse review and Labour’s solar powered announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandFocus: Homicide investigation after incident on Auckland's North ShoreManhunt underway after what’s believed to be a stabbing at a bus station in Albany. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Sep 04:59 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters on working with NationalNZ First leader Winston Peters on working with Luxon and the Nats, from his standup after his public meeting in Paraparaumu. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Sep 03:12 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks red card, wild winds and cannabis for debt | Focus Morning Bulletin September 18, 2023Red card decision looms for the All Blacks, severe winds wreak havoc in the lower North Island and why some Vietnamese migrants are being forced into cultivating illegal cannabis. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Sep 07:45 PM
