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PM Chris Luxon asked about his 'C-listers' comment
Prime Minister Chris Luxon justified his dig at delegates on trade trips by the previous government. Video / NZ Herald
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Watch: Mother of missing children speaks out.
The mum of the missing Marokopa children has recorded a video pleading with their father to 'bring her babies home'. Video / Operation Curly
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$100m new mass timber offices planned for Karangahape Rd
James Kirkpatrick Group wants to develop this 11-level office block for more than 400 people. Video / James Kirkpatrick Group
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Focus: Queenstown Airport CEO Glen Sowry reveals why Virgin Australia flight emergency landed
A Virgin Australia flight bound for Melbourne made an emergency landing after a suspected bird strike shortly after departing Queenstown. Video / NZ Herald
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Māori businesses at Japan’s biggest food expo
Six Māori food and beverage companies are participating in the JFEX (Japan Food Expo) this week exploring collaboration and networking opportunities. Video / Te Ao
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Fire shoots from plane engine and Auckland Uni death threats | Focus Morning Bulletin June 18, 2024
Virgin Australia flight’s emergency landing, death threats aimed at Auckland Uni and the Government paves the way for granny flats. Video / NZ Herald
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Focus: Person cut from car after high-speed crash
A car travelling at high speed along Lambie Drive in Papatoetoe smashed into a tree overnight, leaving two people trapped in the mangled vehicle. Video / NZ Herald
![Focus: Auckland University death threats over spaces for Pasifika and Māori](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=776)
Focus: Auckland University death threats over spaces for Pasifika and Māori
The University of Auckland has revealed students and staff received threats during the controversy over designated study spaces. Video / NZ Herald
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TikTok stars are spreading kindness one view at a time, and you can too
Kea Kids News and reporter Miya are challenging you to spread kindness! Join TikTokers Win and Judah on the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge to fight climate change.
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Flames seen coming from aircraft over Queenstown
An aircraft travelling from Queenstown to Melbourne appears to have fire coming from an engine Video / Aaron Henderson / Dani Wilson / High wings photography / Supplied
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Copper theft on the rise in Christchurch
Police are appealing for information after a recent spate of copper thefts in Christchurch. Video / NZ Police
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Focus: Marama Davidson announces breast cancer diagnosis
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson's announcement over her breast cancer diagnosis. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Store closing call in Māori goes viral
Video of New World store closing announcement in Māori goes viral. Video / @newworld.opotiki
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PM’s plane breakdown and downpours hit Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin June 17, 2024
The Prime Minister touches down in Tokyo, Auckland roads flood amid heavy rain and the change that’s got primary teachers concerned. Video / NZ Herald
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Focus: Flooding in Glen Innes
Flooding signs have been placed on Elstree Ave in Glen Innes overnight after heavy rain caused surface flooding. Video / Hayden Woodward
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Markets with Madison: Overweight Asia
The BlackRock Investment Institute made the correct call on Japan equities – so where in Asia is it picking market growth next? Video / Carson Bluck
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Life with motor neurone disease
How one mans life changed and how he keeps going. Video / Alex Cairns
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'Tower of Ōtara destroyed! What do kids think?
Levi has spent a year building a scrap material treehouse in his backyard, but his tower is no more. Reporter Kaz asks neighbourhood kids, when does epic become epically dangerous?
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Prime Minister's plane breaks down in Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s international travel plans have been somewhat waylaid by a minor breakdown. Video / NZ Herald
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Watch: Luxon holds press conference in Papua New Guinea
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gave a press conference in Papua New Guinea. Video / RNZ
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Luxon's Japan trip, killings in Gaza, Princess Catherine appearance | Morning Bulletin June 16, 2024
PM Christopher Luxon in Japan. Further violence in Gaza sees death on both sides. Princess Catherine makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis. Video / NZ Herald
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Connectivity key to Waimakariri biodiversity project
Waimakariri Irrigation’s biodiversity project has been going for seven years. Let me know if you need any more info. Cheers. Video / Waimakariri Irrigation ltd
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Dissolving the dead: Push to legalise liquification of corpses in NZ
Water cremation takes just twelve hours, is environmentally friendly, and it could be coming to New Zealand. Video / Cameron Pitney / Mark Mitchell / Getty
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Putin's demands that could end the war on Ukraine
Putin's demands for ending the war were swiftly rejected by Ukraine.
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South African President re-elected in historic election
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected by politicians after his African National Congress party struck a dramatic late coalition deal. Video / AP
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Shocking NZ elder abuse figures
Figures from Hawke’s Bay Age Concern paint a concerning picture of the abuse faced by the region’s elderly population.
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Putin makes demands to end the war, ski season begins | Morning Bulletin June 15 2024
Putin proposes his requirements for the war on Ukraine to end, the search for Tom Phillips and his children continues and NZ ski season begins today.
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Lowe & Co's Emma Young talks Wellington property
Emma Young was one of four people who founded real estate company Lowe & Co in 2015.
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Lowe-down on Sir Graham's prison programme
Sir Graham Lowe and Minister of Corrections Mark Mitchell attending the graduation of the prison programme called Kick for the Seagulls.
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Meet the 8m robot called C.Vee
Armageddon founder Bill Geradts at the Showgrounds with the 8m robot called C.Vee Bot making it's Armageddon debut. Video / Jason Oxenham
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Hunt for Tom Phillips moves from Marokopa to Otorohanga
Police searching for fugitive father Tom Phillips have moved their focus to Otorohanga. Video / NZHerald
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Suicide Reduction Trust: Lawyer’s quest to reduce suicides
Auckland lawyer puts $650k into trust - wants to raise $10 million
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MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th June
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Friday 14th June
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Man struck and killed by car in Massey
A woman has been charged with murder after a man was hit and killed by a car in West Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward
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Frankie Venter - Leyla
Frankie Venter performs Leyla. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only
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Visa-free travel to China extended, search for Tom Phillips continues | Morning Bulletin June 14
Visa-free travel to China extended, the search for wanted man Tom Phillips and his children continues, and wild weather expected. Video / NZ Herald / Newstalk ZB / Getty
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Focus Live: Willis and Stanford with Specialist Schools announcement
Nicola Willis and Erica Stanford with Specialist Schools announcement / NZ Herald
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Markets with Madison: Rescuing Ryman
Retirement village company Ryman Healthcare has been a financial disaster. Now its board is taking drastic action. Video / Carson Bluck
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Small dog fatally mauled in Rotorua
Warning: Some viewers may find this video distressing: CCTV footage shows three large dogs chasing Maltipoo Marley moments before he was fatally mauled in Rotorua.