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Leo Molloy has backed out of the Auckland mayoral race, conceding 'I cannot win.' Video / Newstalk ZB

Life’s a beach - pig enjoys the Far North surf. Video / Supplied

Teen harpist Sascha Peck from Whangārei performed for a crowd of 6000 people at a University of Auckland graduation ceremony. Video / University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will today answer questions about why a Labour backbencher claims there is an environment of bullying at Parliament. Video / Jed Bradley

The Lake Onslow hydro scheme will be as big as all of our current hydro schemes put together and allow NZ to be 100% sustainable in power generation. Video / Supplied

The Pacific Explorer, the first cruise ship in two and a half years into the Waitemata Harbour, received a warm welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Brazen thieves boast about ram raids on the social media platform TikTok. Video / Supplied

Reporter James Pocock asked Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about the housing situation and roading in the bay. Video HBToday.

National deputy leader Nicola Willis on what advice she has given to Sam Uffindell, and her reaction to the photos of his student flat in Dunedin. Video / NZ Herald

While on a visit to Te Awamutu Christopher Luxon has conceded that the Uffindell saga shows the party needs to improve its candidate selection policies. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government is playing catch up with public housing as 40 new Kāinga Ora homes were unveiled in Hastings. Ardern also attended yesterday's official opening of the Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre, which will open to the public on September 1. Video / NZME

Mike Hosking talks to Black Caps great Ross Taylor about his new book. Video / Newstalk ZB

Ross Taylor speaks out about racism in New Zealand cricket, the latest move to lower the bar for NCEA students and what’s next for National in Uffindell saga in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Kris Donnell talks about her battle with surgical mesh and the impacts on her life. Video / NZ Herald

Dignitaries are to officially open the Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre at Mitre 10 Park on Thursday. The facility boasts a world-class 10-lane, 51.5m main pool. Reporter/James Pocock, Video/Warren Buckland.

A vicious brawl breaks out on central Auckland streets late Saturday night. Video / Supplied

A 35-year-old mum says she's been left crippled by surgical mesh implanted into her body allegedly without her informed consent. Video / Ben Carter

The Sam Uffindell scandal continues, the Government accused of preaching to the choir and how one social media app is making it easier for parents to keep an eye on their kids in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Armed police on Fulljames Ave in Mount Roskill following a firearms-related incident. Video / NZ Herald

Councils investigate Napier inner harbour oil pollution. Video / Supplied

A truck overturned and crashed off the road in Hobsonville, pushing a car into a house. Video / Dean Purcell

National MP Sam Uffindell spoke to the media after the disclosure on Monday of the vicious attack that resulted in him being asked to leave King's College. Video / Mark Mitchell

Covid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall and PM Jacinda Ardern took questions about the alert level remaining at Orange. Video / Mark Mitchell

Cycling group Movement has said it may seek legal action if Waka Kotahi doesn’t run a trial of a walking/cycling lane on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / NZ Herald / Waka Kotahi / Auckland Unlimited

Bronze public sculpture of birdman Robert Webb pitched by Northland artists Dell Pryor and Susan Dinkelacker. Video / Supplied

Willie Jackson, Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting and Media has fronted media about the recent political poll results. Video / Mark Mitchell

Grant Robertson and Jacinda Ardern front media on the recent political poll results which saw Labour drop in popularity. Video / Mark Mitchell