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Dave Letele to stand for Manurewa Local Board

Dave Letele is standing for the Manurewa Local Board in local elections due to kick off in October. Video / Te Ao

Tūhuratia ngā Mata o te ariki – Chapter 3: Pōhutukawa

Chapter 3 explores the star Pōhutukawa's connection to the deceased, and the role that both the Pōhutukawa tree and star play in the journey of those passing into the afterlife. Video / NZ Herald

Brazilian fisher catches snapper by drone

Brazilian fisher catches snapper by drone. Video / Supplied

‘It’s patronising’: Sāmoan PM on perceptions of island nations’ understanding of geopolitics

During Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa’s first diplomatic trip to New Zealand the Sāmoan Prime Minister made time to sit down on Te Ao with Moana. Video / whakaata māori

Film honouring celestial navigator Sir Hek Busby in cinemas

A Film honouring celestial navigator Sir Hek Busby is released in cinemas Video / whakaata māori

Tūhuratia ngā Mata o te ariki – Chapter 2: Rehua

If Matariki is the māmā, where is the father of her tamariki? This chapter reveals Rehua, who sits across the sky from Matariki, and the familiar constellation he resides within. Video / NZ Herald

Tūhuratia ngā Mata o te ariki – Chapter 1: Matariki

Tūharatia ngā Mata o te Ariki (revealing the faces of Matariki) is a new animated series created by the Te Rito cadets at NZME. This series begins with an overview of Te Kahui o Matariki (the Matariki cluster). Video / NZ Herald

Focus Live: Ayesha Verrall, Ashley Bloomfield host Covid update

New Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall said alongside Director-General of Health Dr Ashely Bloomfield that lockdowns and border closures would still be a last resort. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 June, 2022

Apology for stranded pregnant Kiwis during lockdown, fourth Covid vaccine dose passes into law and trains in the UK grind to a halt with strike action in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Manhunt underway after Waikato firearms incident

A police investigation is underway after a person was seriously injured on Monday night. Video / Andrew Warner

PM and Christopher Luxon on Crown's Grounded Kiwis case

Jacinda Ardern and Christopher Luxon comment on the Crown's decision to not appeal the Grounded Kiwis case. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 June, 2022

Support continues for first responders in wake of horror crash, why you could be subject to facial recognition at your local supermarket and it's a chilly start to the week as temperatures plummet in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM outlines her travels plans

The PM outlines her travels plans for the UK, Europe and Australia. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: First look at Hamilton's new section of Waikato Expressway

The 22 kilometre expressway is near completion. Video / Mike Scott

Focus live: PM Jacinda Ardern holds post-cabinet press conference

PM Jacinda Ardern holds a post-cabinet press conference. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService National weather: June 20th - 21st

MetService National weather: June 20th - 21st.

MetService Christchurch weather: June 21st

MetService Christchurch weather: June 21st.

Focus: Gun scare sends Glenfield Mall into lockdown

Six young people playing with BB guns plunged Glenfield Mall into lockdown on Sunday, but co-owner Dallas Prendergast is just glad it was a false alarm. Video / NZ Herald