Award-winning broadcaster Mike Hosking has explained himself after a listener questioned his sign-off to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Video / Newstalk ZB

Cost-cutting triggers early job losses across Auckland Council, why the dad of a toddler found dead in a pond wants the case reopened and Harry Styles is in town, what you need to know before heading along in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

PM Chris Hipkins defended the government's use of consultants and contractors on specific projects but said he wants to see generally less reliance on them. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Chris Hipkins took questions about ACC and Pharmac chair Steve Maharey's political comments. Video / Mark Mitchell

The funeral procession of Head Hunter Trinity Duffy aka James Helu arrives at Waikumete Cemetary ahead of his burial on Monday. Video / George Block

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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is expected to announce further financial support for those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāi Tahu paediatrician Dr Te Aro Moxon has graduated Oxford University and has been awarded a scholarship to do a masters in global health and epidemiology. Video / Te Ao Māori News

Mongrel Mob members shout the gang's rallying cry Sieg Heil as West Coast chapter president Turanganui John Ormsby-Turner is driven off to begin his 10 year sentence for the murder of rival gang prospect Rei Marshall. Video / Supplied

Markets with Madison: Michael Hill's chief executive reveals what it does if jewellery doesn't sell, and Pushpay shareholders may accept a better takeover offer after rejecting a $1.54b bid. Video / NZ Herald

Derek explores Tūrama, a whare that embeds whakapapa into the built form, creating a connection to a place beyond where the eye can see. The Drawing Board is an 8-part series airing Monday nights on Whakaata Māori. Made with the help of NZ on Air. Video / Faultline Films

Chris Luxon on National Party’s childcare pledge. Video / NZ Herald

Fire crews fight overnight blaze at South Auckland commercial property. Video / NZ Herald

Teenagers to appear in court after fatal road-rage attack, why petrol taxes could be returning and another step toward recovery in Napier in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

A community comes together to mourn the loss of Joshuah Tasi. Video / David Williams

Former policeman John Purkis was swept down a culvert during Auckland’s January floods and managed to survive. Video / NZ Herald

Monster Trucks Extreme’s Auckland show: Crowds pack out Auckland show of maligned NZ tour. Video / Luke Nola

Former policeman John Purkis was swept down a culvert during Auckland’s January floods and managed to survive. Video / NZ Herald

School Strike for Climate protesters call for urgent action across Aotearoa. Video / Mark Mitchell / Alex Burton

A massive fire sends black plumes of smoke across Hamilton. Video / Belinda Feek

NZTA is pushing hard to reopen to SH1 over the Brynderwyns. Video / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency - Auckland

Kiwirail boss Siva Sivapakkiam reveals the rail line between Auckland and Northland has been hit by 50 slips in total and will be out of action for months. Video / Dean Purcell

Chris Hipkins speaks to media on Christchurch visit

Bremworth's crucial carpet wool yarn factory in Napier was wiped out in the cyclone. Plus, markets fail to fire in February, how inflation is still impacting returns. Video / NZ Herald

Police were called to a ram raid at the Coronation Superette on Coronation Rd Hillcrest at 4:37 am. Video / NZ Herald

School kids around the world strike for climate, Cyclone Gabrielle taskforce finalised and the reason why so many landlords are pushing up rents in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Aotea tamariki make their own 16mm film and screen it for the community, guided by award-winning artist Nova Paul. Video / Kea Kids News

BirdCare Aotearoa rescues thousands of birds every year, and couldn’t do it without the help of folks like Scarlett and Mila. Video / Kea Kids News

Hon Michael Wood, Minister of Transport visited Downer in Hastings to view Bailey bridge components. Developed by the British during the WW2, Bailey bridges are a versatile, cost effective system being relatively quick and easy to put up.

Fijian RSE worker Aporosa Bulinitarawereierenavula calls Hawke's Bay his second home. He knows what it's like to rebuild after a cyclone. Video / Pacific Cooperation Foundation