Experts say the Gisborne cockroach needs to be celebrated, not exterminated.
Latest Video
Three dead in river crash, NZ Navy ship runs aground | Focus Morning Bulletin 6 September, 2024
Three dead after car crashes into river. NZ Navy ship Manawanui runs aground near Samoa. No tsunami risk after Wellington quake. Video / NZ Herald
Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui runs aground near Samoa
Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui runs aground near Samoa. Video / Supplied
Seniors drinks soiree banned
Kāinga Ora has banned a group of its elderly tenants from holding afternoon drinks even though they say they always finish up by 6pm. Video / Dean Purcell
Turmoil at the pool club: Top players banned amid bullying and match-fixing claims
Top ranked New Zealand women claim unfair treatment amid bans from country biggest cue sports club. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens
Nine Dunedin homes red-stickered as heavy rain cleanup continues
A State of Emergency was declared for Dunedin on Thursday night amid heavy rainfall and flooding. Video / TVNZ
Kiwi in Ukraine vows to stay to the bitter end
Cedric Waitere travelled to Ukraine after Russia's full scale invasion, against NZ Government advice, and now lives in central Kyiv. Video / TVNZ
Protesters say Govt proposal to toll Manawatū highway 'a disgrace'
The Government is proposing to toll a new four-lane expressway being built over the Ruahine Ranges, but locals are angered by the prospect of paying for each trip. Video / TVNZ
‘Heartbreaking’: Dunedin family survey home damaged by landslide
Fiona Cadogan, Chad Ralston and their two children returned to their St Leonards home alongside 1News after being evacuated on Friday. Video / TVNZ
Otago residents' lucky escape as massive slip takes out garage
Devastated Otago residents Fiona Cadogan and Chad Ralston return home after the recent flooding to witness the destruction caused by the weather. Video / NZ Herald
Alone Australia: Survivalists Battle for $250K | Season 1 Trailer
Watch 10 survivalists face Tasmania’s wilds for $250K. Stream the full Alone Australia series now on SBS On Demand!
Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin
Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin.
Richard O'Brien's new show
Richard O'Brien's new show, The Kingdom of Bling, is a satirical fairytale set to music and kicks off a nationwide tour in Ashburton on October 12.
Weather to ease in Dunedin, Gail Maney conviction quashed | Focus Morning Bulletin October 5, 2024
The weather is set to ease in Southland as MetService changes its warning from red to yellow. Wrongfully convicted Gail Maney has had her conviction quashed.
Basis reinvents the switchboard
Kiwi startup Basis says its smart panel will be safer, cheaper, and shave up to $1000 per year from your power bill. Video / Dean Purcell
Calls for government apology for all coerced adoptions of young mothers
Kaaren Dunn, 78, who had a daughter aged 19 and was coerced into agreeing to adopt her out, wants the Government to apologise to all women who suffered the same experience.
Cabinet minister Shane Jones talks about his role in Government
Cabinet minister Shane Jones talks about his role in NZ First. Video / Mark Mitchell
Fashion icon's daughter to carry on family business
Paula Ryan plans to retire but her brand will live on. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Avocadough quiche
Replace butter in the dough with avocado for a healthier version of quiche. Video / Fresh Media
The newest building in New Zealand's oldest private school
See inside the architecturally designed $16m gymnasium. Video / George Heard
Is happiness genetic? The psychology of happiness and how to feel happier
In the pursuit of happiness, Sarah Pollok returns to university to see what science says about how to live a more joyful life. Video / Carson Bluck
Storm and Kiwis winger speaks ahead of NRL Grand Final
Storm and Kiwis winger Will Warbrick speaks ahead of the NRL Grand Final.
Resident battles rising floodwaters in Dunedin
More than 80 people were forced to flee their homes overnight and Fire and Emergency responded to 34 flood-related callouts overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Erica Stanford responds to the ministerial inquiry into school property
The Government will consider creating a new entity to manage the country’s school property portfolio. Video / Mark Mitchell
Jon Toogood, up close and personal
As he prepares to release his first solo album, Shihad's Jon Toogood reflects on a career spent in one of New Zealand's most iconic bands. Video / Dean Purcell
Live: PM Christopher Luxon and MP Shane Reti speak to the media
Live: PM Christopher Luxon and MP Shane Reti speak to the media
South Dunedin residents battle rising water
Residents are worried about the rising floodwaters and the wake caused by passing cars. Video / George Heard
Live: MPs Stanford and Bishop on inquiry into school property
Live: MPs Stanford and Bishop on inquiry into school property
Perenara McAllister - A Killing Without Consequences
Perenara McAllister was killed while trying to save another woman. Video / RNZ
State of emergency in Dunedin and retail spending down | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2024
Extreme weather hits the South Island, data shows decrease in retail spending and Land Search and Rescue asks for help. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard
Markets with Madison: The Warehouse
The chairwoman of The Warehouse Group details her plan to save the woeful retailer. Video | Corey Fleming
What the 2023 Census data reveals about us
A new tranche of data paints a fresh snapshot of life in New Zealand.
Auckland homeowners demand urgent fix for storm-damaged Council land
The group say it's putting their properties at risk.
Luxon says he knew heated tobacco products were banned
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello was blindsided.
Dunedin kayakers braves rising waters of Leith River
Adventurous Dunedin kayakers have taken to the rising water of the Leith River as the region prepares for a heavy dump of rain. Video / Jared Greenwood
Severe flooding in Dunedin
The highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin. Video / Supplied
Deaf teen pushes for change in access to disability funding
17-year-old student Felix Shaw is leading the charge to get clearer guidance on funding for hearing aid batteries. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens
MetService Severe Weather Warning - 3 October
MetService Severe Weather Warning - 3 October