How ironic, you may think, that talk of Tory leadership hopeful Theresa May in recent years has so often been prefaced by observations about her shoes. The fact is that the UK's longest-serving Home Secretary for more than a century, one of only two women - Margaret Thatcher the other - to hold one of the four great offices of state, is a surprisingly un-showy figure.
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The body of the Ponsonby Rd gunman was found at a rural Taupō address yesterday. Video / Andrew Warner
MetService National Weather: May 8th - May 11th
MetService National Weather: May 8th - May 11th. Video / MetService
Focus: Demand for food support grows
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Focus: Ponsonby Rd gunman found dead
Alleged Ponsonby Rd gunman, Hone Kay-Selwyn, was found dead at a rural property near Taupō. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Police update on Ponsonby Rd shooting
Detective Inspector Chris Barry talks to media after suspected gunman found dead
Ponsonby gunman dead, Canterbury fires and airborne crash | Focus Morning Bulletin May 8, 2024
Alleged Ponsonby gunman found dead, two Canterbury houses go up in flames and footage emerges of a terrifying airborne crash in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Large fire at Burnham military camp apartment
A large fire has destroyed part of a housing block at Burnham military camp in Canterbury, while a house has also been destroyed by fire in Rangiora. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Baby Timons! Real life meerkat pups make their public debut
It’s meerkat mania at Natureland Wildlife Trust in Nelson! Kea Kids News reporter Aria has made some new best friends and is taking us along for the cuteness. Video / Kea Kids News
Focus: Government to publish school attendance data
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Focus: Deputy PM Winston Peters takes questions
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters took questions from the media. Video / Marty Melville
Wanted man captured on CCTV moments after shooting
The man police are seeking in relation to the Ponsonby Rd shooting is seen on CCTV walking on Ponsonby Rd in the moments directly after a man was shot and killed.
Ponsonby shooting, Gaza ceasefire and best cars revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin May 7, 2024
Police hunt for Ponsonby shooting suspect, Hamas accepts a ceasefire deal and which cars Kiwis rank the best to drive in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Microsoft enters landmark Māori data sovereignty deal
The agreement will protect Māori data sovereignty in an increasingly globalising and digitising world. Video / Te Ao Māori
Kid petrol heads are setting the streets of Ashburton on fire
Kids are taking the wheel and town roads become a wild race track at the annual Ashburton Street Sprints! Kea Kids News reporter Olivia has all the heart-pounding action.
Ponsonby homicide: Can you help Police identify this man?
Ponsonby homicide: Can you help Police identify this man? Video / Counties Manukau Police
Donald Trump rejoins the campaign trail: holding rallies between court dates
Former US President Donald J. Trump attended Wednesday campaign rallies in Michigan and in Wisconsin as his ongoing criminal trial in New York is not held. Video / AP
Air New Zealand crew use sign language in the sky for NZSL
Air New Zealand crew used New Zealand Sign Language to communicate with passengers as part of NZSL week May 6-12. Video / Anna Sarjeant
MetService National Weather: May 6th - May 9th
MetService National Weather: May 6th - May 9th.
Retirement? What retirement?
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World Junior Surfing Championships opening ceremony
New Zealand junior surfers performed a haka at the opening ceremony of the World Junior Championships in El Salvador.
Budget 2024: The Business Brief - Carolyn Young
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Budget 2024: The Business Brief - Simon Bridges
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Budget 2024: The Business Brief - Paul Robson
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Budget 2024: The Business Brief - Christina Leung
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Building Bridges: Simon Bridges on life beyond politics
Former National leader Simon Bridges unhinged. Video / Dean Purcell
House insurance, Qantas sale and Watercare deal | Focus Morning Bulletin May 6, 2024
Insurance costs for houses rise, Qantas launches global sale and Aucklanders dodge 26 per cent water rates hike in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Ponsonby Rd closed after fatal shooting
The 340m stretch remains heavily guarded by armed police. Video / Hayden Woodward
Kea Kids: NZ artistic swimmers sacrifice holidays for hard work
These artistic swimmers are training for a world competition and it’s no flipping joke! Kea Kids News reporter Kylah catches up with the team in Tauranga before they head abroad.
Machu Picchu: 'Our ancestors built this'
Local Peruvian women from the Awamaki business initiative visit Machu Picchu for first time. Video / Thomas Bywater
Police shoot dead 'radicalised' 16yo boy who stabbed man in Perth
Police have shot dead a 16-year-old boy who stabbed another man with a kitchen knife in Perth, saying the teenager was "radicalised" online. Video / WA Police
Body discovered in West Auckland
Police are at the scene after a body was discovered in the mangroves in West Auckland.
Tribesman gang members ride through Auckland city
The convoy was seen travelling down Victoria St on a Sunday afternoon, May 5, 2024. Video | Supplied
Rio de Janeiro set for biggest Madonna concert ever
Rio de Janeiro is set for Madonna’s massive Copacabana beach concert that will be her biggest ever. Video / AP
Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' heading to Australia
Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' are heading to Australia.
2024 Rotorua Marathon
Michael Voss takes out his fourth consecutive Rotorua Marathon title. Debbie Donald wins the women's category.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon, Mayor Wayne Brown make Auckland Watercare announcement
PM Christopher Luxon, Mayor Wayne Brown make Auckland Watercare announcement. Video | NZ Herald