PM on byelection forced by resignation of Gaurav Sharma. Video / Mark Mitchell

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Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma explains to Newstalk ZB's Andrew Dickens why he chose to quit parliament as an Independent MP, and where his future lies in politics. Video / Newstalk ZB

Chris Hipkins meets with Dairy Owners' Group over retail crime. Video / NZ Herald

A car has smashed into PB Technologies, Newmarket. Video / NZ Herald

The next big move to Gaurav Sharma, leaked letters paint a grim picture of Middlemore and why Boris Johnson could make a shock return in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

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A neighbour has complained to Auckland Council after the Grey Lynn Airbnb next door was the site of what she described as a source of noisy parties and a constant flow of strangers. Video / Supplied

Woman with kids in car has close call on SH2 between Gisborne and Opotiki. Video / Supplied

Question Time from Parliament

Government to decide whether to renew the Epidemic Notice that allows them to make Covid rules. Video / Mark Mitchell

Restore Passenger Rail supporters climbed to the top of the Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

Tearfund report exposes Kiwi shoe brands lack of transparency. Video / Getty

Armed police arrest man in Palmerston North after police chase. Video / NZ Herald

PM Jacinda Ardern holds a Post-Cabinet Press conference

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A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder and will appear in the Dunedin District Court today , following a stabbing in Momona. Video / NZ Herald

Four eateries were targeted by thieves overnight. Video / NZ Herald

The price of diesel continues to rise, more kids hungry as school returns and thieves hit South Auckland foodbank in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

NZ First leader Winston Peters bets Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking that he will make it back into government in the 2023 election. Video / Newstalk ZB

David Letele revealed his community food programme had been broken into on Sunday afternoon. Video / Brown Buttabean via Facebook