The whales put on an incredible performance for those watching with their jumps out of the water. Video / Supplied

A homicide investigation is under way at an Auckland restaurant following a man’s death in the early hours of this morning. Video / NZ Herald

The man accused of murdering missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has been named as 52-year-old Tingjun Cao. Video / NZ Herald

A blanket of fog has covered the city for the second day in a row. Video / Chris Keall

The man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao gets set to face the High Court, how much supermarket chains could be fined for mistreating small suppliers and a nighttime fire rips through a five-story building in Johannesburg. Video / NZ Herald / AP / Getty / Reuters

5-month-old Taliah Keogh a day before she was found unresponsive after playing with a sibling. Video / Rochelle Carey

If you want the smashingest, bangingest drum show in town, look no further than Strike Percussion! Kea Kids News reporter Imogen takes us to a Strike show where the kids are learning all the coolest ways to make a racket. Video / Kea kids

The Wiggles just finished their latest New Zealand tour! Kea Kids News reporter Riley sits down with youngest female Wiggles Tsehay and Lucia to talk about their favourite dance moves and even teaches them to say a proper Kiwi hello. Video / Kea Kids

The super blue moon on August 31 rising behind the TV transmitter mast on Mt Kopukairua near Te Puke. Video / David Greig - Tauranga Astronomy

Waitara School pupils receive new shoes thanks to Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. Video / Alyssa Smith

Restore Passenger Rail protesters have climbed a gantry above State Highway 1 in Wellington and hung a banner. Video / Supplied

Footage taken from the Hobsonville Point to CBD ferry shows the dense fog across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / Chris Keall

How foreign homebuyers will foot the bill for National’s $14.6 billion plan, funerals take place for the victims in the Australian mushroom mystery and get ready for the last blue supermoon for a decade. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

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Finance minister Grant Robertson responds to National's tax plan. Video / Mark Mitchell

National finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis with highlights of their tax plan announced today.

Ukulele group Hug stage an impromptu concert in the middle of Levin's main shopping centre.

PM Chris Hipkins reveals the toll of ministerial scandals, his take on the ‘battle of the Chrises’ and how his close friends view him since becoming Prime Minister in an extended interview on Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills. Video / Newstalk ZB

National’s proposed tax plan revealed, Ram raid bill passes its first reading and Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi's poor behaviour in Parliament. Video / NZ Herald

Boys at Convergence Dance Studios in Christchurch have discovered a serious love for ballet, and are also breaking some serious stigma! Kea Kids News reporter Amos interviews the littlest leapers and tries to perfect his plié.

There’s only one thing Lochie Win loves more than skiing, and that’s raising money for the Cancer Society. Lucky for us he’s winning at both! Kea Kids News reporter Coco hits the slopes and learns what’s inspired his big adventures.

When diagnosed with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Vania knew she would have to change her lifestyle and learn a new way of living. Video / Brett Phibbs