Lauren Dickason was found guilty of murdering her three children in their Timaru home. Video // NZ Herald

With a rising trend among ice cream makers using avocado as their main ingredient, we test out if it is any good. Video / NZ Herald

The mortgage-free Governor of the Reserve Bank of NZ, Adrian Orr, says inflation is ‘evil’. In this extensive interview, he discusses his plan to reduce interest rates and his regrets.

Reactions split on the Government’s draft transport plan, why the immigration minister is ordering a review of the work visa scheme and one of the most recognisable faces on British television, Sir Michael Parkinson, dies at 88. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Plant-based ‘chicken’ nuggets prove a hit, as more Gen Z are choosing the meat-free lifestyle. Video / Carson Bluck

Raising chickens hasn’t been all it’s cracked up to be for kids at Motatau School. Kea Kids News reporter Maareikura investigates what keeps killing their beloved chooks, and the tamariki work together to build a safe, new coop. Video / Kea Kids

Where does pounamu come from? Bonz N Stonz Carving Studio in Hokitika is dedicated to teaching west coast kids how to carve pounamu, and the story behind the gorgeous greenstone. Kea Kids News reporter Bree’arna takes us along to their workshop. Video / Kea Kids

Immigration Minister Andrew Little has ordered a review into aspects of the work visa application process after ‘serious concerns’ were raised by a whistleblower. Video / Mark Mitchell

Eddie Jones has unloaded a tirade of abuse towards the Australian media in regard to their support.

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Kapiti New World owner Ali Young on selling the winning ticket. Video / Mark Mitchell

Ersel and Carol Kizilay and fellow Ohiti Road resident Jen Robertson are in limbo as they wait for decisions to be made about the fate of their houses. Video/Warren Buckland

An expert questions if “it's appropriate juries handle that situation” in trials such as Dickason one, Ticket holder in Paraparaumu is 37m richer thanks to lotto jackpot, and Bus drivers are back in Auckland AT looking possibly reinstating cancelled bus services. Video / NZ Herald

Why the nine-month report is flawed. Video / Te Ao Māori News

Former Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere bowed out of Parliament in a mostly subdued speech that made only one barb against her former party. Video / Parliament TV

Residents on 2P land along Ohiti Rd are stuck in "limbo" six months on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Warren Buckland

11-year-old Devon Marshall is the youngest business kid in Blenheim, making refreshing cordials in his own kitchen that you can find on store shelves! Kea Kids News reporter Shayna visits Devon and gets a peak at the process.

Award-winning actor and dancer Jacob Dombroski doesn’t let anything hold him back! Kea Kids News reporter Rosie talks to Jacob about his latest show, and how he deals with bullies and tough times.

The woman who found missing toddler Willow speaks about the moment she thought she'd run the child over. Video / Michael Craig

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins officially announces party's paid parental leave policy. Video / Mark Mitchell

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CCTV footage shows the moment a woman has realises her baby has been taken along with her van in West Auckland. Video / Supplied

Chris Hipkins speaks to press on Labour's paid parental leave policy during this morning's caucus run. Video / Mark Mitchell

Nicola Willis has responded to Grant Robertson calling her a liar by saying he needs a cup of tea and to take a break. Video / Mark Mitchell

Reporter Doug Laing speaks to Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant commander Warrick Le Quesne, of Napier about the fire that destroyed an unoccupied Napier Marine Parade landmark. Video/Warren Buckland