Kāinga Ora review, NZ's fifth Covid wave and Luxon's flight troubles ...

Race against the clock to obtain urgent surgery for Amelia

Amelia Duran-Araya is scheduled to have surgery in the United States next month for a rare condition threatening her brain development. Video / ODT

Parliament’s final week, Wellington shake-up and scorchers on the way| Focus Morning Bulletin, December 18

The Government enters its final week of the year, a shake-up for the capital’s transport plans and 30C-plus temperatures expected across the country in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Police responded to a serious incident in Massey overnight

Emergency services responded to a serious incident in a park in the Auckland suburb of Massey overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward

Shocking moment toddler steals package from front door

Security cameras captured the moment a toddler stole a package from a family's front door before running back to their mother and fleeing. Video / FOX 5 Atlanta

'Tooth fairy' brings smiles for whānau

Despite being fined for working without a dental technician qualification, Māori in Northland support the woman known as 'the Tooth Fairy.' Video / Te Ao Māori News

Watch: Black Cap Will Young's phenomenal catch

Black Cap Will Young took an outstanding catch during their ODI match against Bangladesh today in Dunedin. Video / Sky Sport

Junior Fa on Frank Sanchez

Junior Fa on his Day of Reckoning bout v Frank Sanchez and sparring with Deontay Wilder. Video / NZ Herald

Global economy improving, North Queensland storms and Save the Children global report | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 17

Economists say key factors of the global economy are improving, storms continue battering North Queensland and a Save the Children report outlines the most concerning issue for children worldwide. Video / Newstalk ZB/ AP / Getty / NZ Herald

Man critically injured in assault outside Auckland pub

A man was in critical condition after a serious assault outside Auckland's Shakespeare Tavern. Video / Supplied

Alan Ritchson on becoming Jack Reacher

Reacher star Alan Ritchson speaks to Jenni Mortimer on season 2 and how he transformed into Lee Child's vision. Video / Supplied

NZ Herald tours Holiday Road in Calabasas, California

We step into the magical world of California's most iconic Christmas village. Video / Jenni Mortimer / NZ Herald

Touchdown: Cathay Pacific returns to Christchurch

The airline will fly three times a week through summer. Video / Grant Bradley

Watch: House fire on Coromandel beach

A house fire has been spotted on Cooks Beach in the coromandel. Video / CFM / Brent LittleJohn

Watch: Auckland celebrates Ratha Yatra

Witness the grand chariot procession of Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra. This vibrant street festival exemplifies unity, and the Divine's journey touches hearts along the way. Video / NZ Herald

Prince Harry hacked, Mosque inquest continues and Covid warnings | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 16

Prince Harry has won 15 counts in his caught case, the mosque inquest continues and people are warned to get their Covid 19 booster in time for summer. Video / NZ Herald

Meteor lights up sky

Meteor lights up the sky for people living between Whangārei and Dargaville. Video / Supplied

Fiji baby - a trip to the Islands

Sarah Daniell finds a home away from home in Fiji, in a hot week in December. Video / Sarah Daniell

The Ward triplets come home for Christmas

The Ward triplets come home for Christmas. Video / Jason Oxenham

Hastings has Lamb flavoured ice cream

Do you like the sound of Lamb and mint, honey, figs and fish and chips? Try it as a flavour in ice cream. Reporter Michaela Gower went along to taste test. Video Warren Buckland

First look inside $310 million renovation of One Queen St, the Deloitte Centre, new InterContinental Auckland

First look inside $310 million renovation of One Queen St, the Deloitte Centre, new InterContinental Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: State Highway 25A set to reopen

State Highway 25A will open in the coming days, reconnected by a new 124-meter bridge. Video / NZ Herald

Ex-cop caught on CCTV not putting insulation into Dunedin home

An ex-cop has been revealed as the contractor who was caught on CCTV not putting insulation into the walls of a Dunedin home. Video / Supplied

Ute tax scrapped, Putin fronts media and GDP falls | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 15

The Government scraps the clean car discount, what Vladimir Putin had to say in a rare news conference and hopes an economic rebound is just around the corner. Video / NZ Herald

What makes a world record shearer?

What makes a world record shearer? A look inside the shed with Megan and Hannah. Video / Olivia Caldwell

Cathay Pacific returns to Christchurch

Cathay Pacific will fly to Christchurch for the first time since before the pandemic. Video / Supplied

Ryan Fox meets Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau

Ryan Fox meets Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau. Video / Golf NZ / NZ Herald

Eskdale Church back after the cyclone

Almost a year after the devastating floods bought on by Cyclone Gabrielle a church has been reborn. Eskdale Church hosted it's first service carol singing since being inundated with flood water and silt. Video / Warren Buckland

Focus: PM Luxon speaks to media

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media at Parliament today Video / Marty Melville

Focus: Nicola Willis speak's to media

Nicola Willis talking on the bridge at Parliament today. Video / Marty Melville