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Focus: Party policy summary - Education
NZ Herald Focus breaks down the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the fifth of our limited series, we look at what could be done for our infrastructure sector. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: David Benbow found guilty of murder
A former prison guard has been found guilty today of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath and now faces a life sentence in prison. Video / George Heard

Focus: Luxon stand-up at Beststart Te Atatu
Leader of the National Party Christopher Luxon addressed the media at Beststart childcare centre in Te Atatu. Video / Michael Craig

Focus: Party policy summary - Education
NZ Herald Focus breaks down the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the fourth of our limited series, we look at what could be done for our education sector. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Death toll climbs in Israel and Gaza, search for Yanfei Bao continues and farmer confidence at record low | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 October, 2023
The death toll is climbing as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues, final polls suggest a coalition between National, Act and NZ First, and specialist groups continue the search for Yanfei Bao. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP

Focus: Seeing is Believing campaign launch
Para athlete swimmer Cameron Leslie launches the Seeing is Believing campaign by playing goalball at Scott Point Primary School. Video / Michael Craig

Christopher Luxon visits Hawke's Bay
National leader Christopher Luxon visits Hawke’s Bay in his final week of campaigning. Video / Paul Taylor

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MetService Auckland Weather: October 12th - 14th
MetService Auckland Weather: October 12th - 14th Video / MetService

MetService National Weather: October 11th - 13th
MetService National Weather: October 11th - 13th Video / MetService

Party policy summary - Health
A breakdown of the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the third of our limited series, we look at what could be done to tackle the healthcare crisis. Video / NZ Herald

New Zealanders trapped in Israel, nurses' pay rise frustration and sinkhole repairs | Focus Morning Bulletin 11 October, 2023
New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids: We all know vaping is bad for your health, but why? We find out.
What kinds of chemicals go into vape juice, and what can they do to your body? A Kea Kids News animation explores the science, and reporter Mason takes us to Wellington, where kids and adults have teamed up to crack down. Video / Kea Kids

Kea Kids: New tracks from Suzy Cato and Loopy Tunes will have you singing, and signing!
Entertaining legend Suzy Cato has teamed up with singing sisters Loopy Tunes to release songs in all the official languages of Aotearoa: te reo Māori, English, and NZSL! Kea Kids News reporter Indiana takes us to Te Manawa where they’re celebrating Kowhai: Kōrero Mai with a show for the whole whānau. Video / Kea Kids

The PM job interview: Christopher Luxon
NZ Herald journalists Claire Trevett, Shayne Currie and Liam Dann interview Christopher Luxon on why he should get the Prime Minister of New Zealand job. Video / NZHerald

The PM job interview: Chris Hipkins
NZ Herald journalists Claire Trevett, Shayne Currie and Liam Dann interview Chris Hipkins on why he should get the Prime Minister of New Zealand job. Video/ NZ Herald

Luxon speaks about transforming the economy
Christopher Luxon elaborates on his vision and strategies for transforming the New Zealand economy, sharing insights and plans for progress. Video / NZHerald

MetService Christchurch Weather: October 11th - 13th
MetService Christchurch Weather: October 11th - 13th

MetService Wellington Weather: October 11th - 13th
MetService Wellington Weather: October 11th - 13th.

MetService Auckland Weather: October 11th - 13th
MetService Auckland Weather: October 11th - 13th.

Wheelie biker intercepted by cops on Auckland motorway
A motorist has shared the moment police caught up to a young biker on Auckland's Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied

Charity concert for families affected by the war in Ukraine
New Zealand country music legend Dennis Marsh headlined the concert that was raising money for families struggling in Ukraine. Video / Te Ao Māori News

Oyster farm launches tourist boat cruise
Tio Ōhiwa, an oyster farm and chip shop in the Bay of Plenty, has launched a 100 per cent Māori-owned-and-operated tourism boat cruise called Kōtiti. Video / Te Ao Māori News

All Blacks back in Paris, Gaza war intensifies and Labour on the offensive | Focus Morning Bulletin 10 October, 2023
The All Blacks arrive in Paris, Israel declares war on Hamas and Labour on the offensive in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Death toll climbs in Israel, National not panicking and job ads on the decline | Focus Evening Bulletin 09 October, 2023
Chris Hipkins says only a handful of New Zealanders in Israel during conflict, National denies panicking Kiwis with claims of second election and new figures show job ads down 25% in the past year in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Party policy summary - Crime and Justice
The NZ Herald Focus breaks down the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the second of our limited series, we look at what could be done to tackle crime. Video / NZ Herald

How would you spend $24 million?
Melissa Nightingale headed over to the Wainuiomata Woolworths supermarket, which sold the winning $24m Lotto ticket, and asks shoppers how they think the money could be spent. Video / Mark Mitchell

David Seymour vows to end Government's wasted spending
Act Party leader David Seymour vows to end the Government's wasted spending to ease inflation and interest rates, if elected. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Chris Hipkins speaks on the campaign trail
PM Chris Hipkins called a potential National-Act coalition 'a recipe for instability and chaos'. Video / NZ Herald