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Focus: Jacinda Ardern on High Court 501 findings
PM Jacinda Ardern said she would take time to work through the High Court findings, but community safety was a focus when approaching re-integration of 501 deportees. Video / NZ Herald

Hamilton GAS station robbery
The machete-wielding robbers kicked their way out of the store after threatening the sole female worker. Video / Supplied

Focus live: Govt promises ‘lowest possible’ farming emissions levy price in latest plan
The farming sector is cautiously optimistic at the new ‘lowest possible’ farming emissions levy price. Video / NZ Herald

MetService Christchurch weather: December 21st
MetService Christchurch weather: December 21st

MetService National weather: December 20th - 22nd
MetService National weather: December 20th - 22nd

Focus Live: Police update overnight Waikato burglaries
Waikato District Commander Superintendent Bruce Bird speaks to media in relation to several burglaries in the Waikato District overnight. Video / Mike Scott

Watch: 'Unreal' moment Northland angler catches whale
A Northland angler captured the 'unreal' moment he caught a whale. Video / Steven King

Focus: Dozens of dumped trolleys cleaned up by West Aucklander
West Auckland resident Ethan Smith has been retrieving trolleys dumped in his local creek for months, and while some retailers have been grateful, he claims Countdown have shown no effort to curb the issue. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Angler lands 464kg black marlin at Paihia
Weigh-in of a 464kg black marlin at Paihia, landed by Ross Tuydor on board Raptor. Video / Bay of Islands Swordfish Club

Auckland crime: Authorities respond to multiple burglaries overnight
Police have responded to more ram raid-style burglaries and break-ins overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Attempted robbery at liquor store
Thieves attempt to break through security door of liquor store. Video / Supplied

Luxon end of year interview
Christopher Luxon takes an end of year interview answering questions on what 2023 holds for the national party. Video / Mark Mitchell

Motorists in Dome Valley reporting seal is peeling again
Motorists in Dome Valley reporting seal is peeling again. Video / Sarah Primrose

Christmas lights of Whangarei!
Midhun Thampi's Christmas light display outside his Whangārei home. Video / Supplied

Focus: Your Christmas weather for 2022
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino reveals what weather is in store across Aotearoa this Christmas, plus what’s ahead for the rest of summer. Video / NZ Herald / NIWA

The mystery disappearance of Glen Ufton
26 years ago Glen Ufton stepped into the Okuku forest to tend to his hidden cannabis plot. What followed has remained a mystery. Video / George Heard

Watch: Selwyn Santa attack
The moment a man attacked and stole a glowing blow-up Santa from a Rolleston house has been caught on camera. Video / ODT

Wayne Brown's sharemarket slip-up, young jockey tragedy & Russia's new warning to US | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 December, 2022
Auckland’s mayor sends shudder through the share market, damning editorial on New Zealand’s study into mental health and Russia’s warning to the US in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Animation Showcase 2022
Taking an animated approach to storytelling, this compilation highlights some of the motion graphic projects from the New Zealand Herald in 2022. Video / NZ Herald

National MP and Police Commissioner's fiery exchange over gang operation
'Cups of tea with gang members': National MP Mark Mitchell and Police Commissioner Andrew Coster in fiery exchange over gang operation. Video / Justice Committee

Napier French football supporters celebrate win
Arnaud Malek's Napier home became the base for passionate French football supporters as they watched France take on Morocco in the semi final of the World Cup held in Qatar. Video / Warren Buckland