Forget dirty politics, high-profile scalps and accusations of lies and spies - John Key swept all aside last night to win an historic third term as Prime Minister. And his margin of victory was shaping last night to be larger than in 2011 - the first time that has been achieved in almost 90 years and giving National the holy grail of governing alone.
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Former Shortland Street actor Will Alexander is protesting the Government's support of Israel's war in Gaza. Video / Will Alexander
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Inquest on Christchurch terror attack resumes, leader of search team remains hopeful and NZ Air Force ready to evacuate New Zealanders in New Caledonia. Video / AP / NZHerald
Markets with Madison: Tech war
The United States is forcing TikTok to sell its platform domestically as concerns over a technology war rise in Silicon Valley. Video / Carson Bluck / Alyse Wright
Kea Kids News: Kids are inventing gadgets to save the world!
Reporter Oscar talks to students in a contest to use STEAM to solve problems in the community, and you can enter too! Head over to samsung.com/nz/solvefortomorrow
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Watch: Greens call for action on Gaza
Co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on the New Zealand reaction to Palestine. Video / Alex Robertson
Watch: Greens call for unity
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Police officer stabbed in the head in downtown Sydney
A man has been arrested after a police officer was allegedly stabbed in the head in Sydney's CBD.
Tidal lane an option for Hairini Bridge
Neil Mason from Tauranga City Council explains the pros and cons of the preferred option. Video / Alex Cairns
Christopher Luxon on Budget 2024
National leader and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Budget 2024. Video / Mark Mitchell
Couple talks about their shared breast cancer journey
Husband and wife Lesley Elliott, 62, and Richard Elliott, 70, were diagnosed with breast cancer just over a year apart in 2015/16 - Richard being a much rarer case.
Beating a meth addiction
By her own admission Camille Keyte ran with the bad boys high on meth but after being arrested she has turned her life around to help other addicts. Video / Mike Scott
Dumping an issue at local charity store
People have been leaving items after hours at the Bridge Community Store.
Firefighters take on the Sky tower
Firefighters from all around the country take on Auckland's Sky Tower this weekend.
Unrest in New Caledonia, Rafah and Waitangi Treaty breached | Focus Morning Bulletin May 18 2024
There is civil unrest in both New Caledonia and Rafah as conflict continues, the Waitangi Treaty is claimed to have been breached regarding the governments reforms on hospitals.
86 year old Hastings gym enthusiast
86 yr old Hastings gym enthusiast Patrick O'Neil loves exercise. He says it's good for the body and good for the mind. Video / Warren Buckland
Gold in the hills
A fight over mining under conservation land is heating up in the Coromandel between Oceania Gold and Martin Donoghue who leading a cohort of musicians into the fray.
Inside Rosewood Kauri Cliffs: The rooms
The lodge developed by Julian Robertson in 2001 is running a $2500-a-night deal over winter. Video / Grant Bradley
Inside Rosewood Kauri Cliffs: The beaches
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs guests have access to three private beaches. Video / Grant Bradley
Car almost collides with two trucks while overtaking
Dramatic footage shows a car almost colliding with two trucks while overtaking on the North Island's Desert Rd. Video / Supplied
Exclusive: Owen Dippie on Israel Adesanya mural
In the heart of Auckland, a towering tribute to Kiwi MMA icon Israel Adesanya has emerged, courtesy of renowned street artist Owen Dippie. Video / Owen Dippie / Carson Bluck
A-League players arrested in Australia
Three A-League soccer players charged over alleged betting corruption.
Whangamatā's feathered friend 'quacking' up locals
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'Renegade Royal Family' Harry and Meghan upset the royals
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Megalopolis starring Adam Driver and written, directed and produced by Francis Ford Coppola. Video / Rotten Tomatoes Trailers
Waihī Beach house fire
A house in Waihī Beach has been destroyed in an overnight blaze. Video / Ben Fraser
Focus Live: PM Chris Luxon gives pre budget transport announcement
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Transport Minister Simeon Brown for a pre-Budget announcement.
Budget plan, rift with council and Fonterra considers selling brands | Focus Morning Bulletin May 17
Auckland Council go over the final proposal for city's 10-year-budget, half of Christchurch City Holdings board resign and Fonterra considers selling global consumer business.
Markets with Madison: Retail crime
Crime has forced One NZ to close a major Auckland store. AI-software company Auror explains how it’s helping big business fight back. Video / Carson Bluck
Exclusive interview with Green MP Julie Anne Genter
NZ Herald reporter Georgina Campbell's exclusive interview with Green MP for Rongotai Julie Anne Genter. Video / Mark Mitchell
Wellingtonians campaign to save the Khandallah Pool from closure
Alfie and Henry Pickers are among a large number of Wellingtonians campaigning to save the Khandallah Pool from closure by the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
Deputy PM Winston Peters comments on situation in New Caledonia
Deputy PM Winston Peters was asked to comment on the situation in New Caledonia, where French President Emmanuel Macron has declared a state of emergency. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Unspoken: What are you scared of?
Visual journalist Cameron Pitney hits the streets to ask the New Zealand public what scares them, with strange results. Video / Jason Dorday / Cameron Pitney
Truck driver illegally dumps hundreds of tyres
A truck driver illegally dumped hundreds of tyres in front of a tyre store in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga. Video / Farman Sediqi
Dunedin City Council: A mix of business and lifestyle? Make it in Dunedin
Dunedin has the best of both worlds for business and lifestyle.
Focus: Loafers Lodger fire one year on
The anniversary of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire has been marked with a dawn service. Video / NZHerald
Focus: Junior doctors strike
More than 2,000 doctors have walked off the job to fight for pay and work conditions. Video / NZHerald