Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?

Don’t mess with these kids! Reporter Ross spars with the Miluas, a whole family dedicated to the art of karate, before they head off to a championship competition in Japan.

Police are investigating after a driver crashed into the Hikoco Beauty Store on Broadway in Newmarket this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Napier City Rovers’ goal-scoring sensation Oscar Faulds Video / Neil Reid

Green Party delegates will meet at a Special General Meeting on October 17 to discuss whether to use the waka-jumping law to oust former Green MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.

Christopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's appointment as the head of the Government’s Social Investment Agency. Video / Mark Mitchell

Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.

Football Ferns players expressed concerns of inappropriate behaviour towards a player by outgoing coach Jitka Klimkova. Video / NZ Herald

Protestors outside the New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024 at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald

Wild council rates have Greytown School flushing $37,000 down the toilet! Reporter Sienna finds out how the kids would spend those pennies. Video / KKN

Philip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021. Video / NZ Herald

Reaction from both sides outside court after not guilty verdict in Polkinghorne murder trial. Video / NZ Herald

Philip Polkinghorne and his sister return home after murder acquittal.

Bruce Hanna speaks to reporters outside court after not guilty verdict returned in Polkinghorne murder trial. Video / Katie Harris

Crown Solicitor Alysha McClintock speaks outside court after not-guilty verdict. Video / NZ Herald

The jury has found Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of the murder of his wife Pauline Hanna.

Polkinghorne speaks outside court after not guilty verdict

MetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September

A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.

These West Auckland kids know their sirens are loud, but it’s all for the love of sound. Reporter Rohan takes us to a siren bike battle, to listen to the voices behind the noise.

In an algorithm-meets-art collaboration, artist Shannon Novak and iion have programmed Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath for Art Week to deliver happiness. Video / Supplied

The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a much-needed bond between the two and allows his parents to relax. Video / Tom Eley

NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens released after being held by Indonesian rebels for 19 months. Fires in South Auckland. Call for wider access to breast cancer drugs. Video / NZ Herald

Looking for something easy to bake? This savoury muffin recipe is the perfect choice. Video / Fresh Media

Auckland Zoo announces that rhino Jamila is fourteen months pregnant with her third baby. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Emergency teams have rushed to a house fire in Māngere.

MetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd Video / MetService