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Team NZ launch their 2024 America's Cup boat
Team NZ members speak about the launch of their 2024 America's Cup boat the Taihoro. Video / Alyse Wright
'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cuts
The MBIE is considering axing one of only two senior fire engineers in the country.
'Stick to the rules': Residents angry proposed medical centre would breach district plan rules
'All we want is for them to do the right thing, to stick to the district plan rules.'
Air NZ passenger hospitalised after plane hits turbulence
A passenger on an Air NZ flight NZ65 from Bali to Auckland suffered a severe leg break after taking a tumble during the bumpy flight. Video / Supplied
How to know which mushrooms are safe and which ones to avoid in NZ
Following the death of a Kiwi who drank a toxic mushroom beverage, experts weigh in.
Residents of Auckland tower face eviction within days: 'We can’t go back in’
Residents find out tomorrow if they have to leave by Monday.
Food delivery app opens in Hamilton and expands in Auckland
Stay-at-home Hamilton foodies now have a new delivery option.
'Very weird': School leader queries new rules on sending sick kids to class
'It’s a dilemma that parents and schools have faced forever and a day.'
Councillors block axing of community programmes
Auckland Councillors dig in over Brown's community programme cuts.
Education Ministry cuts, police pay and home loans | Focus Morning Bulletin April 18, 2024
Unions slam mass job-cutting at the Ministry of Education and cops say no to their latest pay offer. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Opinion: What happens when you look in the mirror and see Ruth Richardson staring back? - Matthew Tukaki
OPINION: The public service cuts bring back bad memories of the 'Mother of all Budgets'.
Dynamic duo of Māori TV named as finalists in media awards - again
Moana Maniapoto and son Hikurangi Jackson are both up for awards.
Artist who mixes tradition with innovation on show at art fair
Pāpāmoa's Kereama Taepa's art is making its mark.
Māori in Australia ready for kapa haka regionals on the Gold Coast
Three teams will qualify to compete at Te Matatini 2025 at Ngāmotu.
Kea Kids News: School lunches cut? We ask the kids what they think!
Everyone's talking about school lunch programs right now, but what do kids think about it? Kea Kids News reporters AJ and Skylah are bringing the answers from across the country!
Revealed: The 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards finalists
Check out some of the big names and fresh faces heading to the AMAs this year.
Liam Dann: Why the big fall in inflation isn’t as good as it looks (and is Taylor Swift to blame?)
Westpac economists highlight the Swiftflation effect, BNZ urges RBNZ to shake it off.
Kiwi firm does multimillion-dollar deal with Royal Thai Air Force
Waikato firm NZAero will supply parts and maintenance contracts. Video / NZAero
'I thought we were friends': Dave Letele reveals falling out with PM Christopher Luxon
Dave Letele reveals falling out with PM Christopher Luxon in an interview for RNZ's new show 30 with Guyon Espiner. Video / RNZ
Oranjehof Dutch Connection Museum's latest acquisition
Oranjehof Dutch Connection Museum in Foxton has acquired a large model of Abel Tasman's flagship De Heemskerck. Video / Horowhenua Chronicle
Car and pedestrian collide near Taupō Pak'nSave
Emergency services attend an accident involving a car and a pedestrian outside Pak'nSave on Ruapehu St in Taupō. Video / Daniel Hutchinson
'Who did my sister marry?': The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wife
Alex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.
Erica Stanford's campaign to save North Harbour Stadium
National MP Erica Stanford is campaigning to save North Harbour Stadium. Video / Erica Stanford
What is ZYN? The new nicotine craze making its way into NZ schools
The pouch brand has grown into the mainstream through social media.
Abuse against MPs, church stabbing and Donald Trump’s trial | Focus Morning Bulletin April 17, 2024
Harassment directed at our politicians is rising and more details emerge of the aftermath of a Sydney church stabbing. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP