Housing Minister Phil Twyford gives comment on the stopping the state houses being sold off.

Jacinda Ardern has opened her secret Santa gift on facebook live. Source - Facebook/Jacinda Ardern

TAIC on helicopter accidents which killed Wallis brothers

Peter Hillary talks about the family home that is now Hillary House Leadership Centre.

Peter Retimanu talks about a car parking argument he had which resulted in him falling victim to racist comments. / Broadcast Media Christchurch

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter has arrived at the scene of a crash near Katikati.

A boy who was involved in a bike accident where he was dragged under a truck along the road has escaped serious injury after his helmet protected him. Source: Facebook / Waikato Police

Retirement village residents have been brought in to field thousands of calls from children trying to reach Santa on special Christmas ‘Santaline’.

Auckland Zoo has opened a Hollywood-scale bug show that promises to blow your mind while blowing open the secret world of some of the planet’s most fascinating insects.

Smoke billows out from Sky City Casino while Fire Trucks gather around the base of the building.

Veteran actors Sam Neil and Bryan Brown take on the roles of birds in the latest new Air New Zealand advertisement. / Supplied by Air New Zealand

Mike's Minute: All talk no action on climate change

Sparrows stealing sugar are being investigated. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Jacqueline Tibbotts is greeted by her twins Luke and Ella at Auckland airport. / Greg Bowker

Jonathan Dodd captured this video of the floods on Warwick Drive in Lynmore

Heavy rain has seen streets flood in Tauranga today

Jacinda Ardern and James Shaw announce formulation of the Zero Carbon Act and an independent climate change commission.

Ramona Rudolph performs with her poi for the clients at Auckland City Mission as they wait for their food packages and presents. / Nick Reed

The pet industry is booming, with more Kiwis than ever becoming pet owners and wanting the very best accessories for them.

Pensioner Warren McKenzie talks about the night he was stabbed in the chest by an intruder during a home invasion at his Southland flat in June. / Greg Bowker

Constable Ben McLean pleaded guilty last Thursday to murdering his wife of 18 years, Verity McLean, on Anzac Day. Today, Verity's father Bob Barber spoke after McLean was sentenced to at least 17 years in prison.

Mike's Minute: Watch out, Winston's coming.