The new school lunches have rolled out, with mixed reviews and bumpy deliveries. Reporter Frankie takes us from the factory to the schools for a tamariki taste test.

Wayne Brown said "I'm asking Aucklanders to back me to finish the job that I started three years ago." Video / Alex Burton

Multiple police cars chase a stolen sports car through the Hunters Plaza shopping centre in Papatoetoe. Video / Bob Snibbuts

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Finance Nicola Willis talk to media. Video / Mark Mitchell

Quick-thinking Good Samaritan Jeff Benjamin runs to help driver suffering seizure on motorway. Video / Jeff Benjamin

Pope Francis is being treated for a “polymicrobial infection” in his respiratory tract, a condition doctors call a “complex clinical situation” requiring hospitalisation.

Israeli military troops have withdrawn from southern Lebanon villages, but five key locations remain under Israeli control, violating the ceasefire deal.

Economists confident in 50-point OCR cut, 10-step energy plan proposal, and possible cuts to university funding.

Reporter Finlay interviews Jack Smith, an inventor who can make a minibike out of just about anything! Check out Jack’s coolest new ride in action. Video / Kea Kids News

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on their findings of the inquiry into public services handling of personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said some agencies failed to protect people's personal information. Video / Mark Mitchell

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche will speak to the media about the inquiry's findings.

'Gates Of Hell': Netanyahu's Big Threat To Hamas; Vows To 'Finish Iran Job' Amid Nuclear Tensions.

New Zealand's connectivity issues are in the spotlight and Huntly Power Station stocks up to prevent winter shortfall.

The vessel has failed to meet biosecurity standards to stay in NZ long-term. Video / Ben Dickens / Cameron Pitney / Dean Purcell

Reporter Jack is hitting the RNZ studio for some tips from radio announcing legend Nathan Rarere on interviewing sports stars and looking flash without breaking the piggybank.

The government is investing $30m to support conservation tourism. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Destiny Church members who stormed a library event in West Auckland on Saturday crossed the line. Video / Mark Mitchell

On the outskirts of Hamilton, a 70-year-old business is building aircraft on a site once dedicated to the World War Two effort. Video / Editing | Corey Fleming

After wowing Kiwi audiences in 2023, the famed touring circus returns in October for a special Spark Arena residency. Video / Cirque du Soleil

All hospital emergency departments (EDs) are failing to assess patients with imminently or potentially life-threatening conditions on time.

Reporter/Manu Champ Brooklyn is at the Toka in Pipiwai, where the Manu Competition 2025 is in full swing. Brooklyn took her division in 2024, but who will dominate this year?

Auckland celebrates 'Big Gay Out' 2025

Emergency services attended a building fire in Wellington City. Video / NZ Herald

PM Christopher Luxon spoke to the media alongside Louise Upston delivering an update and announcement on Tourism. Video / NZ Herald

Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ Herald

PM Luxon and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston make announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

“Disgusting” protests disrupt Pride events. Brush fire on Lewis Pass Road. Hamas/Israel exchange prisoners. Video / NZ Herald

Couple battle Auckland Council over storm-damaged home for compensation. Video / Dean Purcell

A group wearing Man Up T-shirts block Ponsonby Rd, holding up the parade as they performed a haka. Video / Supplied