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51-year-old UK woman travelling to NZ for assisted dying

51-year-old UK woman Avril Barker will be travelling to NZ to take up assisted dying. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer in November last year. Video / NZ Herald

Jono and Ben's The Weak-End: Their take on the week's news

Jono and Ben's The Weak-End: Their take on the week's news. Video / NZME

Police arrest and charge far-right Counterspin Media pair

It is understood that police arrested and charged Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer with allegedly distributing an objectionable publication. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Explosion rocks downtown Auckland

Emergency services rushed to an explosion at a construction site on Halsey St in downtown Auckland that left five people injured. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Five injured in explosion at Auckland wharf

Five people have been injured in an explosion at a construction site on Halsey St, Auckland. Video / Michael Craig / Joey Dwyer

Focus Morning Bulletin: 26 August, 2022

The bid to bring fallen soldier home, just how many ram raids have there been in the past few months and new data shows the likelihood of a recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Two men arrested following Papatoetoe shooting

Two men have been arrested after a shooting in Papatoetoe that left one person seriously injured on Thursday night. Video / NZ Herald

Deep South Episode 5: Post Covid: A Silver Lining

Ngāi Tahu kaumatua Darren Rewi, and his wife Debbie, used the pandemic as a catalyst to launch new welfare initiatives that have continued post Covid and changed the cultural landscape of the Southern Lakes. Video / Supplied

Focus: Ardern visits Costco ahead of opening

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was given a tour of New Zealand's first Costco today as the members-only megastore prepares to announce an opening date. Video / Carson Bluck

MetService Christchurch weather: August 25th

MetService Christchurch weather: August 25th.

MetService Wellington weather: August 25th

MetService Wellington weather: August 25th.

MetService Auckland weather: August 25th

MetService Auckland weather: August 25th.

Focus Live: PM Ardern and David Clark on supermarket regulatory measures

Focus Live: PM Ardern and David Clark on supermarket regulatory measures. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 August, 2022

Uncertainty swirls around Gaurav Sharma's future, what’s in store from Brian Tamaki’s new political party and how long’s the wait for practical driving tests nowadays in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Brian Tamaki's anti-government protest

Brian Tamaki led a protest to parliament grounds today in an attempt to trigger a snap election. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi man rides on road in modified wheelchair

A Kiwi man has gone viral after riding on the road in a modified wheelchair. Video / Spicynewzealand via TikTok

McAnulty answers question prior to caucus meeting

Kieran McAnulty talks on bullying accusations by Gaurav Sharma. Video / NZ Herald

New Speaker of the House to have better sound and vision for MPs

New speaker of the House is going to be more wired for sound and vision to MPs. Video / Whakaata Maori