Police share stories of heroism, trauma and swimming through a sea of apples as Cyclone Gabrielle swept through Hawke's Bay. Video / Eastern District Police

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.

Mark Grammer's drone in action Credit: Mark Grammer

Passengers on Auckland trains are being warned to expect delays and the Onehunga Line is at a standstill after all trains were halted earlier this morning.

Felix Shaw is calling on support for a petition he hopes to take to Parliament to have hearing aid batteries fully funded for over 18-year-olds. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Port Hills and talks to media. Video / NZ Herald

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

Acrid black smoke rises from a fire in Onehunga on Wednesday evening. Video / Shey Gunawardana, Tracey-Lee Bosson, Jason Dorday, Jeena Percival

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

Parliament's question time is replaced by tributes to the late Green MP, Efeso Collins. Video / Parliament TV

Green MP Efeso Collins has died less than a week after giving his maiden speech in Parliament. Video / Parliament TV

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

Chris Hipkins speaks from Parliament on the sudden death of Efeso Collins. Video / RNZ

Green Party speaks from Parliament on the sudden death of Efeso Collins. Video / RNZ

Andersen attacked the Police Minister's background in private military services. Video / Newstalk ZB

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

Genesis Energy community liason manager Michaela Latimer speaks about the company's scholarships that help support Stem education and how the scholarships have helped the recipients and their schools. Video / Genesis Energy

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

Timothy Lee had a mountain biking accident in 2010 which has left him tetraplegic and in a wheelchair.

Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello apologises for the confusion over a tobacco tax statement she made on January 30. Video / Parliament TV

Police are reminding fishermen to stay safe when rock fishing after a rescue that involved Police Search and Rescue and the Westpac helicopter took place in the early hours of Friday, February 16. Video / NZ Police

Rotorua man Matthew Keogan continues to take Keytruda after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2021. Video / Ben Fraser

Move over puppuccinos, there's a new drink in town that dogs can't get enough of. Video / Ben Dickens

Rotorua resident Gary Coker on his efforts to clear rubbish from the mouth of the Utuhina Stream and wider city.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins saying he will not resign after yesterday's poll results, that he will be announce some shadow line-up changes this week, and wouldn't confirm if Grant Robertson is leaving.  Video / Mark Mitchell

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

Gordy Lockhart explains why it is important to recognise diversity in the region.

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.