Inquiry into the Covid-19 response, fatal Waikato crash and 45 years since Air NZ Erebus crash.

Israeli strikes Lebanese capital, official cash rate decision due today, a drop in worker mental health scores and Former MP Nikki Kaye has died.

Police enforce new gang patch ban. Serious crash in Ōpōtiki. Tourists on edge in Laos after poisoning. Video / NZ Herald

Six people have now been confirmed to have died in Laos from methanol poisoning, tensions flare at the Colt 29 Climate Summit. A new study shows fishing prompts happiness.

The justice minister hopes the gang patch ban will eventually cut down on overall crime, new top cop says he's open to looking into bodycams for the country's police officers.

Anticipation as the Hikoi arrives at parliament, Struggles for Kiwi job seekers and 61% drop in ram raids.

Hīkoi heads for Parliament, leaders meet at Apec summit and Russian missiles put Poland and Hungary on edge.

Christopher Luxon meets with Xi Jinpeng at APEC Summit. Hīkoi to arrive in Porirua today. Brian Tamaki faces police action over march. Video / NZ Herald

Fall out expected over fiery first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill and Prime Minister hopes to meet with leaders at APEC summit. Video / NZ Herald

State of Emergency declared in Westland after downpour. Climate change hits home buyers insurance. Thousands expected for funeral of Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies. Video / NZ Herald

The human rights commission disagrees with the treaty principles bill, cocaine and cannabis are increasingly being used in the workplace as we get sun for the weekend.

President Joe Biden addresses the American people after Trump's victory and widespread calls to drop the Treaty Principles Bill.

Massive floods in Spain kill hundreds. Israel to receive further military funding from USA. UK Conservatives select new leader. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Trump election interference feared as election nears. Treasury fears over HealthNZ finances revealed. Fire in Otahuhu. Video / NZ Herald

Can kiwi bank compete with Aussie banks?, 100,000 Trapped as Israeli Tanks Advance in North Gaza, Westland freedom camping changes, and NZ's lowest-ever Labor weekend road toll.

Iran braces for further escalation from Israel. Several nations commit to Pacific climate resilience. Philippines struck by massive cyclone. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Auckland bus attack leaves one dead, America's Cup future in Barcelona uncertain, and NZ PM discusses a royal visit with King Charles.

Govt intervention, police shortage, gang arrests, youth justice issues, real estate trial, and new school lunch programme.

Fears for mental health nurses' safety as police step back and Stats NZ expected to announce fall in inflation. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

The Government may intervene after Wellington City Council's airport shares decision and Sir Cliff Richard plans New Zealand shows. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

NZ First to campaign on foreign investment, gun crime on the rise in Auckland and King Charles tours Australia and Samoa. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AFP

Overseas investment needed for infrastructure improvements in NZ. Firefighters battle blaze in Bay of Plenty. Warning over Kiwi salt intake. Video | NZ Herald

Taxpayers' Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.

Kiwis caught in Hurricane Milton’s devastation, Chris Luxon speaks out against Israel’s Prime Minister and how the Government’s books are looking amid challenging economic times.

Air New Zealand staffer sacked after bypassing Customs queue, Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida and why police are cutting more than 100 jobs.

One of New Zealand’s biggest drug busts uncovered, the new policy threatening 20 years behind bars for Kiwis in Bali and Florida braces for another ferocious storm.

Plans to expand Auckland's maximum security prison, crew of the sunken Manawanui back on home soil and inquiries continue after Phillips family sighting.

Ripple effects hit after Navy ship’s sinking, clean-up efforts get under way in Dunedin and how one Wellingtonian is boycotting the city’s rates increase.

Three missing after car crashes into river. NZ Navy ship Manawanui runs aground near Samoa. No tsunami risk after Wellington quake. Video / NZ Herald

The weather is set to ease in Southland as MetService changes its warning from red to yellow. Wrongfully convicted Gail Maney has had her conviction quashed.