Peters told the Herald he stood by his remarks.

Benjamin Doyle didn't wear a seatbelt in a cab on Thursday.

Christopher Luxon will speak to media shortly.

NZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'Send the Mexicans home' during Tuesday's debate.

Christopher Luxon says the recession started under Labour, contradicting Treasury.

Nicola Willis, Erica Stanford and Louise Upston hold announcement about economic growth. Video / NZ Herald

David Seymour speaks about the Treaty Principles Bill before going in for his submission. Video / Julia Gabel

The Justice Committee hears submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill.

The Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ Herald

Two bills being heard by the Social Services and Community Committee are affected.

Figures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.

The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Lotto supports the change, saying it would remove a grey area for retailers and customers.

Strong wind predictions cause more fire concerns for Los Angeles and firefighters are expected to be battling Coromandel vegetation fire for several days. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Te Pāti Māori calls for deadline extension for Treaty Principles Bill submissions and Canada's Liberal Party in need of new leader following Justin Trudeau's resignation.

Dame Tariana Turia, former MP and government minister, has passed away at the age of 80. Video / Corey Fleming

The former MP, who retired in 2014, suffered a stroke earlier in the week.

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Labour MP Willie Jackson react to the Prime Minister not attending Waitangi next year.

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks about the year, 2024.

Young leaders drove the massive hīkoi, emphasising empowerment and unity in Aotearoa.

NZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark Mitchell

Minister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon comments on the Government's books. Video / Mark Mitchell

Finance Minister Nicola Willis discussing a large deterioration of the Government books.

Debt issuance is expected to rise by more than expected.

Te Pāti Māori claims the Electoral Commission bowed to political pressure over the voting.

Cultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ Herald

It follows a ruling on Tuesday night.