Who will be the Māori King's successor?

Car hits power pole, electricity out in Onehunga

A vehicle collided with a police pole on Onehunga Mall Road, causing a power outage in the suburb of Onehunga. Video / Hayden Woodward

Gang law concerns and Ukraine attack | Focus Morning Bulletin September 4, 2024

In today’s headlines, concerns over new gang laws revealed, Ukraine suffers its deadliest attack, and visitor levy hikes.

Two workers suffer electric shock at Parnell rail station

Emergency services responded to the incident at Parnell railway station after two workers suffer electric shock

NZDF lends a hand at King Tūheitia's funeral

An NZDF catering team is helping feed the multitude who have arrived at Tūrangawaewae Marae to mourn the passing of Māori King Tūheitia.

Civil Aviation Authority orders independent review into workplace culture

Management at the Civil Aviation Authority have ordered an independent review into workplace culture following an investigation by the Herald. Video | Cameron Pitney | Ben Dickens

GPs warn of primary care collapse in New Zealand

A group representing GPs has issued a bleak assessment of the state of primary care in New Zealand. Video | Corey Fleming | Ben Dickens

Kea Kids News: Kid’s musical theatre talent overcomes bullying, Tourette’s, and more

Boston Davis is a force on the theatre stage! Reporter Charlotte interviews Boston about the challenges he’s conquered to make his dreams a reality, and where he’s headed next.

Who will be the Māori King's successor?

As the country mourns the death of Kīngi Tuheitia, Attention is slowly turning to who will be his successor. Video | Carson Bluck, Chereè Kinnear

Tūrangawaewae Marae kitchen in full swing for Māori King Tūheitia's funeral

With the passing of the Māori King Tūheitia, the kitchen at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia is a hive of action for the thousands paying their respects.

How should NZ navigate growing US/China tensions?

Liam Dann sits down with Dr Darren Lim, Senior Lecturer in International Relations Australian University. Video / NZ Herald

Drone rains down molten thermite on Ukrainian battlefield

Video shows an unmanned aerial vehicle setting alight a line of trees with a substance that is hot enough to melt steel. Video / Fair Use

Financial stress and Cathedral Cove reopening | Focus Morning Bulletin September 3, 2024

Young Kiwis show signs of financial resilience, East Coast iwi gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae and work gets under way to reopen Cathedral Cove.

Market Watch: Risks to watch as we head into Wall Street’s high crash zone

Business editor-at-large Liam Dann talks to Pie Funds CIO and founder Mike Taylor about risks to watch as we head into Wall Street’s high crash zone. Video / NZ Herald

Kea Kids News: Waikato boy gives new shine to old tractors

While most 12-year-olds have a massive Hot Wheels collection, Max has built a massive tractor collection, and he’s fixed them all himself! Video / Kea Kids News

Loved ones remember slain scientist Stephen Thorpe

Around 200 people gathered to remember Stephen Thorpe, a highly regarded scientist who was killed in Blockhouse Bay. Video / Dean Purcell

Focus: Simeon Brown presents National Land Transport Programme

Transport Minister Simeon Brown presented the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme. Video / Mark Mitchell

Wolfs - Trailer

Brad Pitt and George Clooney star in Wolfs. Video / Apple TV+

Forensic teams and cordons remain in Onehunga

Forensic teams and cordons remain in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga where a man was shot dead. Video / Jason Dorday

‘Do the right thing’: Police to those who know who killed Ariki Rigby

Detective Senior Sergeant James Keene talks to the Herald about Ariki Rigby homicide case. Video / Neil Reid

Boy dies following assault in Hamilton

A child has died overnight following an attack on a group in the Hamilton suburb of Bader. Video / NZ Herald

Doctors’ wait times and coffee costs | Focus Morning Bulletin September 2, 2024

In today’s headlines, desperate Ōtara patients queue in the cold for hours, housing market heats up and coffee costs spark debate.

Celebrity Treasure Island sneak peek

Celebrity Treasure Island will be returning to our screens on September 9 for its sixth season, this time with new co-host Lance Savali. Video / TVNZ

Markets with Madison: Fuel future

Channel Infrastructure at Northland’s Marsden Point is now an import fuel terminal. Video / Alyse Wright

South Africa Rugby sorry for haka disruption at Ellis Park

In a statement, SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer said it was down to “timekeeping challenges” and “simple human error”. Video / Sky Sport

Julian Dean donates Tour de France bike to raise money for Parkinson's New Zealand

Julian Dean chats with Budgie Woods, recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, about why he wants to donate his Tour de France bike to charity. Video / Supplied

Kea Kids News: Little Ref is making big calls on the rugby pitch

Arthur Rickard is one of the youngest rugby refs in NZ! Reporter Mason takes us to Tauranga, where Arthur proves 13 is plenty old enough to be tackling his referee goals.

New Zealand's GP crisis

Patients in Auckland's Ōtara are queuing in the cold from 6am to see a doctor. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah / Corey Fleming

Arrest made in Constellation Drive

Armed Police have stopped a car and two people were arrested in Constellation Drive and Atlas Place in Rosedale in Auckland. Video / Supplied

Multi vehicle crash at Newton off ramp

A crash involving multiple vehicles has blocked the Southern motorway causing traffic to exit at Newton and blocking all lanes. Video / Supplied

Homicide investigation launched in Onehunga

Homicide investigation launched in Onehunga. Video / Hayden Woodward, Alex Burton

Arrest in Mt Wellington stabbing, PM pays respects to Māori King | Morning Bulletin 1 September 2024

Arrests made in Mt Wellington stabbing. PM pays respects to Māori King Tūheitia. 48 Palestinians dead in latest Israel bombing. Video / NZ Herald

Ariki Rigby murder: Two years on, killers remain free

Family and police talk about the fight for justice for slain teen ahead of second anniversary of her murder. Video / Neil Reid

Karaage chicken bao buns

Quick and easy bao buns filled with karaage chicken, cucumber, and Japanese mayo. Video / Fresh Recipes

Police swarm on Tomuri Place townhouse

A man has died in an incident that brought police swarming into the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington. Video / Hayden Woodward

Petrol station ramraided, other businesses smashed into in crime spree

Offenders smashed their way into several businesses in coastal settlement overnight.

PM Christopher Luxon speaks after Kīngi Tūheitia's tangi

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attended and spoke to media after the tangi for Māori monarch Kiingi Tūheitia.

Heavy rain across Auckland and North Island

Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country. Video / NZH

Simeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to Warkworth

Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZH