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Plumes of smoke over Auckland

Black plumes of smoke were spotted over the suburb of Lynfield as firefighters and five fire trucks battled the fire. Video / John Morrison

Foodbank drive for 1000 laid off tradies

Hundreds of workers sacked just before Christmas as labour hire group ELE collapses; got some love and help from their community today after a foodbank drive.

Severe weather disrupts Christmas flights

There have been a number of delays and cancellations today from airports nationwide, due to fog and severe weather warnings.

Auckland crowd gathers to march for Gaza

A crowd has formed in Auckland's Aotea Square for the 10th consecutive week, as those in attendance protest the happenings in Gaza. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Cyclist kicked off bike by man on dirt bike

A cyclist was taunted and then kicked off of his bike by a man on a dirt bike. Video / Supplied

Teenager charged with murder, Israel strengthens offensive and police warn public | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 23 2023

Police charge a 17 year old teenager with the murder of Auckland security guard Ramandeep Singh in Massey, The IDF continues it's assault on Gaza and the NZ police warn the public about being safe this summer.

Operation Flotation

Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham

Large house fire breaks out on Auckland’s North Shore

Residents of Auckland's Browns Bay could see the house fire the neighbouring Rothesay Bay from far away. Video / Vaughn Ross.

Fatal stabbing in Christchurch's Wycola Park

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a person died in a fatal stabbing in Christchurch in the early hours of today. Video / Pierre Nixon

Middlemore’s plea, airport mayhem and Christmas lunch | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 22

Middlemore Hospital’s public plea, Christmas mayhem hits Auckland airport and why Christmas dessert might be a bit pricier this year in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald

Cooks Beach house fire

Drone footage shows the remains left behind after a Cooks Beach house fire. Video / Mike Scott

NZ Unspoken: Have people become ruder on public transport?

Visual journalist Cameron Pitney hits the streets to ask whether everyone has lost their manners. Are people ruder on buses and trains than they used to be? And what are the unspoken rules of public transport? Video / Ben Dickens / Cameron Pitney / NZ Herald

Coromandel party, mini-Budget blame and vape regulations | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 21

Coromandel locals party in the streets as holidaymakers return, Nicola Willis holds the former finance minister accountable and disposable vapes go up in smoke under new regulations in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Three people arrested after Māngere Mountain fire

Three people have been arrested after several fires were reported on Māngere Mountain on Wednesday afternoon. Video / Todd Murray

Willis on the size of the sausage

Talking about her Government's tax plan to be announced next year, Willis told the House, "What New Zealanders care about is the size of the sausage not how its delivered". Video / Parliament TV

Rawiri Zane Wharerau named as man shot dead

The person killed in a shooting at a Lower Hutt birthday party in the early hours of Saturday morning was Rawiri Zane Wharerau. Video / NZHerald