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Body camera footage shows the moment a prisoner is pepper sprayed by a Corrections officer at Mt Eden prison on April 5, 2022. Nearly two years later the officer was acquitted of assaulting the prisoner after a trial in the Auckland District Court. Video / NZ Police

Jagoda Jezowska and her husband Denis bought an apartment at The Ridge in College Hill. Now, all the owners in the block are selling after an early attempt at fixing issues went awry and it was abandoned by the body corporate. Video / NZ Herald

This year the festival will be held at the Manukau Sports Bowl and features the new 30m Year of the Dragon lantern. Video / Jason Oxenham

PM Christopher Luxon and Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston announce new measures to reset the welfare system. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Art Deco crowd stayed on late to enjoy music and dancing at the Sound Shell, Napier. Video / Warren Buckland

MetService Severe Weather: 19th - 21st February. Video / Metservice

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Ambulance and fire appliances arrive at the scene. Video / Alex Cairns

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.

An adventurer was plucked from a rock in the Coromandel Forest Park after she fell nearly 10 metres into water. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter

Action from the Soap Box Derby during Art Deco Festival 2024. Video: Paul Taylor

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.

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

Waihī Beach resident Kasteel Craw said she spent hours “trapped” in her car in gridlocked last week when she took her daughter to a pediatric appointment in Tauranga.

Nanette Amos is hoping to empower other women to own their grey hair.

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

Pāpāmoa College Swifties shake off disappointment of their favourite artist skipping New Zealand on her Eras Tour by forming a tribute band set to play at Totara Street next month.

Why Te Puke local Peter Rawstron says this popular waterhole in Waiere Stream needs safety measures.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand give an update on the Port Hills fire.

Police remain at the scene of a fatal shooting in the Waikato on Thursday. Video / Ben Fraser

Ana Iko delivered the Salvation Army's 17th annual State of the Nation report in Rotorua on Thursday.

Western Heights High School head of department of international languages Wendy Pike and some French students who are fundraising for their trip to Tahiti in July.