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Cars with rocks on accelerators crash in Christchurch

Driverless cars with rocks on accelerators were sent down streets in Mount Pleasant. Video / Supplied

Focus Morning Bulletin: 30 May, 2022

Our 'out of date' surrogacy laws scrutinised, PM Ardern's trip to the United States rocked by Covid and the new names on the NBR rich list. Video / NZ Herald

Puhoi to Warkworth motorway extension

A small scretch of the new Puhoi to Warkworth motorway extension is partially open to northbound traffic from Hibiscus coast highway to Puhoi turnoff. Video / Brett Phibbs

Overnight drive-by shooting in Manurewa

Overnight drive-by shooting in Manurewa. Video / Dean Purcell

Fatal crash in Riverhead

Fatal crash in Riverhead. Source / Dean Purcell

Focus: Ultra-marathon runner hit by truck while running across the USA

Ultra-marathon runner, Nick Ashill, was badly injured while running across the USA in 2017 and is to return soon to finish the last 1000 km. Video / Mark Mitchell

Great Minds | Talking about Depression

Kyle and Hamish discuss depression and how to talk about what you're feeling. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM's update after talks with Amazon, Microsoft

28 MAY 2022 Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern gave an update from the US after she spoke with Amazon, Microsoft.

EVs and agriculture: Ardern signs climate deal with California Governor Gavin Newsom

EVs and agriculture: Ardern signs climate deal with California Governor Gavin Newsom. Video / California Governor Gavin Newsom

Focus Live: Police give update on Mt Albert homicide investigation

Detective Inspector Chris Barry gives an update on the investigation into a death in Mount Albert on Tuesday, May 24. Video / NZ Herald

Te Maire Martin: From early retirement to his spectacular NRL return

Te Maire Martin: From early retirement to his spectacular NRL return. Video / Māori Television / Hikurangi Jackson

Focus: PM Ardern goes after social media companies and keyboard warriors in Harvard speech

PM Jacinda Ardern takes aim at social media companies and ‘keyboard warriors’ during her Harvard Commencement speech. Video / Harvard University

Focus: PM Ardern’s standing ovation for gun reform

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received loud standing ovations from graduates at Harvard University after talking about New Zealand's move to ban assault rifles and to liberalise abortion laws. Video / Harvard University

Rāhui against gun violence declared in Kaikohe

There was a large turnout this morning for a march through Kaikohe to take a stand against gun violence. Video / Northern Advocate

Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 May, 2022

How community leaders hope to curb the issue of recent drive-by shootings, the PM delivers her Harvard Commencement speech and why first home buyers need to be cautious in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: PM speaking to media at Harvard University

26 May, 2022 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the media at Harvard University. Video / NZ Herald

Ruth Tuiraviravi

A concept for a stadium in Tauranga is being developed that, if it goes through, would mean the track and club has to relocate. The club is worried about this, but not totally close minded to moving. 

Focus live: Police update on the investigation into a death in Mount Albert

Detective Inspector Chris Barry spoke to media with an update on the investigation into a death in Mount Albert on Tuesday 24 May. Video / NZ Herald