Earlier: Britain's Parliament delivered a crushing defeat to Prime Minister Theresa May's European Union divorce deal today, plunging the Brexit process into chaos just 17 days before the UK is due to leave the bloc.
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Kina ranching and kelp restoration creating opportunities for hapū
Urchinomics project into sea urchin ranching and kelp restoration is creating opportunities for hapū. Video / Te Ao Māori News
'Unreliable' home dialysis machines cause constant fears for rural family
A three-year-old girl who has home dialysis to stay alive had four machines fail in one week. Video / RNZ
Wedding guests poisoned
More than 100 wedding guests vomit after being poisoned by mushrooms. Video / Daily Mail
Focus: Controversial prison slushies rack up $315k bill
More than $200,000 has been spent on syrups and $81k on maintenance.
Prison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024
How much is being spent on slushie machines for prison guards ferry service to be put to the test to save Wynyard in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Breaking 'Bad': Schizophrenia, suspended and starving - and he's only 9
Johnny roams the streets and gets in trouble at night because there's rarely any food at home. Video / Corey Fleming
Kea Kids: Crazy clarinet skills are taking this kid all the way to London
Reynold Yang is a clarinet prodigy about to study at a school in the UK, but can he play your fave TikTok songs? Kea Kids News reporter Stacy “8-Face” Meng puts him to the test!
Crowdfunding charity start-ups
10 x 10 Philanthropy Aotearoa wants to attract a new generation to support charities. Video / Dean Purcell
MP told to return to her seat in heated exchange
Green MP Julie Anne Genter told to return to her seat in Parliament during exchange with National's Matt Doocey. Video / Parliament TV
Focus: Former Green Party co-leader James Shaw's valedictory speech
Shaw resigned from his role as the Green Party co-leader in January after nearly nine years in the job. Video / Parliament TV
University of Auckland students rally on campus for a pro-Palestine protest.
University of Auckland students have pitched tents on the campus as they rally for a pro-Palestine protest similar to those overseas. Video / Alex Burton
David Seymour speaks to Guyon Espiner
The MAPAS scheme, which sets aside 30 per cent of medical school places for Māori and Pacific students, is an example of 'racial discrimination', Act leader David Seymour says.
Brynderwyns slip delays reopening
The slip occurred over the weekend at Kauri Tree Corner on a slope roadworkers were working to stabilise. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Luxon and Seymour talk about Chinese-backed cyber attack
Act leader David Seymour and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Chinese-backed cyber attacks on NZ MPs. Video / Mark Mitchell
MetService National Weather: May 1st - May 3rd
MetService National Weather: May 1st - May 3rd. Video / Metservice
Fumigation efforts ramped up in Samoa
Fumigation efforts have ramped up in Samoa as authorities work to help reduce the spread of the mosquito-borne disease dengue fever. Video / Ministry of Health Samoa
Kea Kids News: Beekeeper invents his own massive crusher
When a beekeeper in Katikati needed a way to recycle steel drums, Jerry the Jerrycan Krusha was born. Kea Kids News reporter Fin interviews David and puts the crusher to good use!
Les Mills’ BodyCombat update
This is a form of exercise, partly inspired by martial arts. Video / Les Mills
Footage of sword-wielding man being tasered by police after stabbing spree caught on security camera
The 22-minute attack, which happened in northeast London, was filmed and uploaded to social media by witnesses almost in real-time. Video / The Telegraph
Inside the Rovers: Total Commitment
Some of Napier City Rovers' top ex-players continue to give back well after their playing days ended. Video / Neil Reid
Chicken rip-off, London sword attack and debt repayments | Focus Morning Bulletin May 1, 2024
Shoppers call out supermarkets for overcharging underweight chicken and Londoners in shock after horrific sword attack in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Police raid Head Hunters’ North Shore gang pad
At least five police officers remain at the Head Hunters gang pad after an overnight raid. Video / Ben Dickens
Breaking 'Bad' - addicted to ice at 11
Abbie speaks about the horrific abuse she witnessed and suffered at home, leading to her drug addiction and homelessness before she was 12 years old. Video / Corey Fleming
Breaking 'Bad' - prisons just don't work for us
Eddy was a youth offender who did time in juvenile detention. He turned his life around - but not because he was locked up. Video / Corey Fleming
Watch London sword attack: Police confirm 14-year-old boy has died in the attack
Metropolitan Police provide a statement on the Hainault stabbings, confirming a 14-year-old boy has died in the attack.
CRL scales 'Everest' to build Maungawhau Station
130,000 cubic metres of material were removed and replaced in the epic construction project. Video / City Rail Link
The Idea Of You, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzin
The Idea of You launches globally on Amazon Prime on May 2
Winston Peters critical of last night's poll
NZ First leader Winston Peters responds to last night's 1News Verian poll. Video / Mark Mitchell
Rotorua Museum building work to start in June
Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell on construction work to reopen Rotorua Museum starting in June. Video / Laura Smith
Chris Hipkins responds to 1News Verian poll
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the 1News Verian poll and the coalition Government's response to it. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon responds to 1News Verian poll
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he's not concerned about the 1News Verian poll results. Video / Mark Mitchell
Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolio
Melissa Lee speaks about Christopher Luxon's decision to replace her as media and communications minister. Video / Mark Mitchell
Dramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024
Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Kea Kids News: Young refugees find freedom through dance
Kea Kids News reporter Shaantae is at Culture Fest, where Sudanese refugee Izzy and his group Mixit give kids from all over the world a place to find support through art and dance.
Pampered pooches
Pets in the City CEO Layamon Bakewell wants to expand the franchise throughout Auckland and then New Zealand. Video/ Sylvie Whinray
School principal 'annoyed' at phone ban
The school had already implemented its own version of a phone ban. Video / Alex Cairns
Watch: Dramatic rescue in Manukau Harbour
Two boaties rescued when their boat capsized on the Manukau Bar. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Erica Stanford outlines her top six priorities in education
Education Minister Erica Stanford outlines her top six priorities in education. Video / NZ Herald
PM ‘unilaterally’ sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement
Act leader David Seymour saying he would not expect a leader of another party would sack an Act minister. Video / NZ Herald