Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and MP Erica Stanford held a post-Cabinet meeting press conference. Video / NZ Herald

Why some experts believe new gang laws could backfire, Wellington tackles a railway renewals backlog and Paula Bennett considers Auckland mayoralty in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Goldsmith said for too long gangs have been unwanted, intimidating and a pervasive prescience in communities.

Iris Roxo Zubok succumbed to a cascading series of health challenges related to Kabuki Syndrome, but her parents are determined her death not be vain.

Mediators increase efforts to gain a cease-fire in Gaza before more innocent civilians are harmed. Today also marks the two year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A group of 16 Vietnamese allegedly paid $203,000 after being promised work and new lives, but arrived to find no jobs and were left with a mountain of debt. Video / Jason Oxenham

The infrastructure commission says we need to look more to the long term, worries about standards of care between public and private hospitals and train cancellations are 3 times higher than in previous years. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to NZ's goal of minimising the amount of people, of all ages; using the job-seekers or any benefit rather than working.

PM Christopher Luxon discusses progress and the plan in moving towards a smoke-free New Zealand.

The distressing reports from the latest report from Oranga Tamariki, Efeso Collins' impact and Auckland Airport is calling for the government to look into their redevelopment plans to keep airfares low in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Mark Mitchell comments on Ginny Andersens statement that he was ‘paid to kill people’. Video / Adam Pearse

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about Green MP Efeso Collins. Video / Adam Pearse

Labour leader Chris Hipkins addresses comments Ginny Andersen made about Mark Mitchell on Mike Hosking's Newstalk ZB show. Video / Adam Pearse

A trio of thieves had no idea they had ram-radied New Zealand's only alcohol-free bottle shop Curious AF. Video / Ben Dickens

Efeso Collins was taking part in ChildFund Water Run to raise funds to support local communities in the Pacific when he collapsed. Video / Carson Bluck

Why Grant Robertson’s departure didn’t come as a surprise, how much private schools are now charging and the world's tallest man and shortest woman reunite after six years in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the Pseudoephedrine Amendment Bill and how he doesn't think it will endanger pharmacies. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon answers questions about the last time he used the Cook Strait ferry and how he can be certain the ferry service is safe. Video / Mark Mitchell

Grant Robertson to retire from politics and major Labour reshuffle announcement. Video / NZ Herald

Canterbury fires under control as crews start to wind back, why some police stations may have to close and Chlöe Swarbrick makes moves in the latest NZ Herald headlines.

Transport officials’ bold plans to quadruple speed cameras, fire crews continue to work on the Port Hills ahead of hot and windy conditions and Rocket Lab launches Japanese satellite.

A man was rescued by firefighters after he crashed into a mooring on Westhaven Drive, leaving him trapped inside. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attended Big Gay Out this afternoon after delivering his State of the Nation address this morning.

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins at Big Gay Out discuses sex education in schools and the Prime Ministers State of the Nation address today.

Christopher Luxon accuses Labour of leaving a $200 billion hole in the nations transport plan and signals spending reductions to come in his State of the Nation address today.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's State of the Nation speech from February 18 2024.

Firefighters warn of possible flare ups at Port Hill today. PM Christopher Luxon to deliver first state of the nation speech. Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny confirmed dead.

Incident Commander Steve Kennedy said their focus was to strengthen the perimeter around the fire. Video / Joe Allison / Supplied

The Port Hills fire in Christchurch continues to burn, Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died at 47 and the police will increase their presence on the streets this weekend following a fatal shooting

From excelling in subjects like physics, english and maths to extra circular activities like robotics the 17-year old sisters have mastered a juggling act many would envy. Video / Cameron Pitney