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Kiwi feared killed in Ukraine, Scott Robertson gets top job & Auckland facing another $195M budget cut | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 March, 2023

Kiwi reportedly killed in Ukraine, the rugby world reacts to Scott Robertson’s appointment and negotiations after teachers strike in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Mike Hosking grills new Police Minister Ginny Andersen

Newly appointed Police Minister Ginny Anderson told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning that the issue of people committing crimes was more complex than simply locking them up. Video / Newstalk ZB

Kea Kids News: Power to the Pūtātara

The carrying tone of the pūtātara is an exciting element of a pōwhiri. Kea Kids News reporter Turoa talks to Miria, who blew the pūtātara as part of this year's Te Matatini pōwhiri. Video / Kea Kids News

Kea Kids News: Pining For Pablo

When Pablo the macaw went missing from their Russell home, his owner Lulu couldn’t imagine the search for him would take her all the way to Auckland. Kea Kids News reporter Willow gets an update from Lulu and learns how local kids are getting involved. Video / Kea Kids News

Focus: Cost of living hits Kiwis

The rising cost of living in the return of inflation is hitting Kiwi's hard. Inflation currently sits at a 32 year high of 7.2%. Video / NZ Herald

Flood doesn't stop Bakery school.

As the EIT flood damage from Cyclone Gabrielle continues Stefan Schmith EIT Bakery School tutor talks about getting back to normal. Video/Warren Buckland

Focus Live: NZ Rugby announcement of the next All Blacks coach

Scott Robertson revealed today as All Blacks coach from 2024

Focus Live: PM Chris Hipkins and Ginny Andersen speak to media

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has started a day of visits alongside new Police Minister Ginny Andersen. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Police investigate drive-by shooting in Mt Wellington

Police are standing guard outside a house in Mt. Wellington after a late night shooting incident. Video / Michael Craig

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MetService Severe weather: March 21st.

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MetService National weather: March 21st.

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MetService Auckland weather: March 21st.

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MetService Wellington weather: March 21st.

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MetService Christchurch weather: March 21st.

Watch: The Drawing Board episode 4

Derek visits Te Ara a Tāwhaki at Te Wānanga o Raukawa and explores the process of collaboration between Pākeha architects Tennent Brown and Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Video / Faultline Films. Made with funding from NZ on Air and Te Mangai Paho.

Focus: Fire Service attend Auckland cafe following early morning blaze

Auckland café suffers significant damage after an early morning blaze; fire service attended ohSO Cafe & Bar in Grey Lynn around 2:50am. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Multiple youths arrested following Glenfield ram raid

Multiple youths have been arrested following a ram raid of Chartwell Food Centre and vape store on Chartwell Ave in Glenfield. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Police called to Huapai Fresh Mart ram raid

Police were called to a ram raid at the Huapai Fresh Mart around 10:45 pm after a stolen vehicle was used to access the store on Main Rd. Video / NZ Herald