What does getting married look like in 2024? Tessa Parker checks on the latest trends.

Wedding season: How Kiwis are getting married in 2024

While luxury and black tie may be back in vogue for some, other couples are re-writing the rules of a wedding to better suit them and their budgets.

February 26, 2024

4:14

Sunflower roots rejuvenate the soil by spreading nutrients.

West Auckland sunflower field sets a sunny scene

The Instagram-worthy Cedel Downs Sunflower Patch is open to visitors for a short window of time.

January 23, 2024

3:15

Lord of the Rings actor Bruce Hopkins is once again raising money for a charity close to his heart.

Lord of the Rings actor Bruce Hopkins somersaulting for charity

Hopkins is raising money for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - a charity close to his heart.

January 22, 2024

2:57

Around 50,000 tonnes of food waste is sent to the landfill in the week after Christmas - meet the people taking action to try and stop it.

Kiwis urged to limit food waste this Christmas

Around 50,000 tonnes of waste is sent to the landfill in the week after Christmas - meet the people taking action to try and tame it.

December 24, 2023

2:36

Secondhand presents can still be special – and save you money.

Gifts that keep on giving: Try op-shopping this Christmas

As the cost of living threatens to crimp the festivities, gift-buying at charity shops could save you a fortune.

December 5, 2023

4:41

Want to own your own wild west town? Now you can

Want to own your own wild west town? Now you can

The online auction is giving Kiwis a chance to own their own western town.

November 28, 2023

1:59

April 2023
Over 70 crews from across the country are competing to try qualify for the World Hip Hop Dance Championship.

'The Olympics of Dance' kick off in Auckland

Over 70 crews from across the country are competing to try and qualify for the World Hip Hop Dance Championship.

April 21, 2023

2:20

January 2023
A troublemaker has been depositing sausages in letterboxes on Waiheke Island.

Prime suspect in Waiheke mailbox sausage mystery cleared?

Breakfast reporter Tessa Parker interrogated the young man who broke the story and discovered he may have an alibi which clears his name.

January 26, 2023

4:33

November 2022
New Zealand's largest parade will be back this weekend after a two-year hiatus.

Preparations for Auckland's Santa Parade in full swing

New Zealand's largest parade will be back this weekend after a two-year hiatus

November 24, 2022

4:51

This summer, Peter isn't alone.

Auckland Museum to host world first dino exhibit

Peter the T-Rex will get some female company over the summer.

November 24, 2022

3:32

Omar Dada is a maths teacher, husband, father and sports fanatic whose been picked to volunteer in Qatar.

Auckland sports fanatic off to volunteer at World Cup

Omar Dada is a maths teacher, husband, father and 20-year volunteer at Eden Park.

November 18, 2022

3:55

Walkers can give 'mindful laughter' a go as part of the Waiheke Walking Festival. Breakfast’s Tessa Parker went along to check it out.

Is forcing yourself to laugh in front of strangers worth it?

Breakfast's Tessa Parker travelled to Auckland's Waiheke Island to give 'mindful laughter' a go.

November 11, 2022

4:42

September 2022
Jagdterrier Mawhai and English Springer spaniel Pip are tasked with sniffing out the disease which threatens kauri trees.

Dogs trained to sniff out kauri dieback show off skills

Jagdterrier Mawhai and English Springer spaniel Pip are tasked with sniffing out the disease.

September 30, 2022

0:38

Bakers have seen the cost of butter, flour and meat increase significantly since March.

Pieflation: How rising costs are hitting your favourite mince and cheese

Bakers have seen the cost of butter, flour and meat increase significantly since March.

September 2, 2022

4:33

August 2022
Couple on the Tongariro Crossing in the central North Island.

NZ tourism sector needs international visitors to 'thrive'

Tourism NZ has launched its first global campaign since the start of the pandemic ahead of what they hope is a busy summer.

August 18, 2022

2:01

June 2022
The provocative duo aren't afraid to poke the bear of the status quo.

UK art duo Gilbert and George to accompany 1st NZ exhibition

Gilbert and George; the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Exhibition is on now at the Auckland Art Gallery until Sunday 11th September 2022.

July 1, 2022

2:24

May 2022
A homeless child (file image).

Child poverty level worst in 18 years - KidsCan

KidsCan was founded in 2005, at the time providing services to over 40 schools struggling with children in poverty. In 2022, they will assist 1000.

May 27, 2022