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Focus: Public Service Minister on code for conduct for senior board members
Public Service Minister Andrew Little on the code for conduct for senior board members. Video / Mark Mitchell

The fight for gender equality in Aotearoa
Women are still battling for gender equality in Aotearoa New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM on Public Service Code of Conduct
PM Chris Hipkins on the Public Service Code of Conduct. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Residents evacuated after major chemical truck fire on motorway
Residents were left shaken after a massive chemical truck blaze on Auckland's Southern Motorway sent debris into their properties. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland Southern Motorway truck fire: Explosions, residents evacuated
A chemical truck blaze broke out just north of the northbound Papakura on-ramp, just before 3am. Video / NZ Herald

Massive truck fire on Akl motorway, Nelson murder mystery & Harry lights up NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 March, 2023
Massive truck fire sees Auckland motorway closed, how our emergency departments are faring under pressure and Mount Ruapehu keeps its cool for the next ski season in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids News: Keep calm and carry-on
Kea Kids News reporter Scarlett talks to some weary travellers about their experience of being stuck overseas and scrambling to find a way home during Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Slippery slopes
Great Barrier Island tradies work furiously to restore access to the island’s only airport after Cyclone Gabrielle. We learn how it’s done as Kea Kids News reporter Cohen gives his grandad a hand! Video / Kea Kids News

Focus: Leaders opposing views on ACC and Pharmac chair
PM Chris Hipkins and National leader Christopher Luxon expressing opposing views on ACC and Pharmac chair Steve Maharey. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Ayesha Verrall says Steve Maharey offered his resignation
Health Minister Ayesha Verrall finally admits that Steve Maharey offered his resignation to her. Video / NZ Herald

American couple report racist abuse in Palmerston North
A Black American woman was racially abused in Palmerston North. Video / TikTok

Awatoto residents living in silt
A small group of Awatoto residents are asking for help to remove the silt and protect their homes if they have to leave. Reporter Mitchell Hageman / Video Warren Buckland.

Hosking to PM: See you next Tuesday
Award-winning broadcaster Mike Hosking has explained himself after a listener questioned his sign-off to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Video / Newstalk ZB

Staff cuts at Auckland Council, Styles fans flock & it's Census Day! | Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 March, 2023
Cost-cutting triggers early job losses across Auckland Council, why the dad of a toddler found dead in a pond wants the case reopened and Harry Styles is in town, what you need to know before heading along in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM on governments use of consultants and contractors
PM Chris Hipkins defended the government's use of consultants and contractors on specific projects but said he wants to see generally less reliance on them. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: PM on ACC and Pharmac chair Steve Maharey's comments
PM Chris Hipkins took questions about ACC and Pharmac chair Steve Maharey's political comments. Video / Mark Mitchell

Funeral procession of Head Hunter Trinity Duffy
The funeral procession of Head Hunter Trinity Duffy aka James Helu arrives at Waikumete Cemetary ahead of his burial on Monday. Video / George Block

Focus Live: Chris Hipkins holds post-Cabinet press conference
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is expected to announce further financial support for those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Oxford graduate committed to ending Māori health inequities
Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāi Tahu paediatrician Dr Te Aro Moxon has graduated Oxford University and has been awarded a scholarship to do a masters in global health and epidemiology. Video / Te Ao Māori News