Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is playing up the "huge economic" opportunities that exist in Southland and has hinted the aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point could stay open longer than previously announced. Video / ODT

The PM is asked about the threat posed to her by Judith Collins, and she responds by saying she is focused on the Covid-19 fight and not on the election. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the Government's Covid-19 response framework, outlining three scenarios. Video / Mark Mitchell

Auckland Council to invite the public as part of their Matariki Festival to view the first appearance of the Matariki stars. Video / Michael Craig

This election New Zealanders will vote on whether or not to legalise recreational cannabis use. Video / NZ Herald

Todd Muller quits as National Party leader for health reasons. Video / File / Parliament TV

The search for a missing fisherman on Lake Wakatipu near Glenorchy continued on Monday morning. Video / James Allan

Vision NZ leader Hannah Tamaki is optimistic about the parties chances at the upcoming election.

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has led a convoy of hundreds of motorbikes from Manukau along the Southern Motorway to Queen St in a protest for "freedom and rights".

The Fortnite gaming tournament for children with blood cancer will feature sports stars, nurses and doctors in a bid to strengthen social connections with their peers - and have some fun. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Wellington apartment owner Michael Cummins says his retirement plan is effectively wiped out after being dealt a $400,000 earthquake strengthening bill. Video / Mark Mitchell

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13-Year-Old 'child genius' Vicky Ngo Ngoc is already studying a double-degree in finance and applied mathematics at AUT. Video / Dean Purcell

Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford weighs in on the Transmission Gully project. Video / Mark Mitchell

Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford says he is determined to get to the bottom of allegations that Team New Zealand spent public money. Video / Mark Mitchell

Kelly Tarlton’s Pacific green sea turtle Taka is progressing well through rehabilitation and is on track to be released later this summer. Video / Michael Craig

Kevin Buley and Amy Robbins talk about Auckland Zoo's new primate habitat. Video / Nick Winter

Fire broke out in a skip at the multimillion-dollar high-rise construction site on Tuesday night. Video / Will Trafford

National leader Todd Muller accused the government of not being clear enough on their plans at the border. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern advises New Zealanders not to go on holiday overseas, and the possibility of legislation to charge those who do so. Video / Mark Mitchell

Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement retires, recalls 42 years on the front line. Video / Dean Purcell

Dan Tudman and his daughter Eden say they are lucky to be alive after a tornado ripped through their Dairy Flat home Friday night. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Giving birth ain't easy - especially when a tornado sends a flying shed at your ambulance.

The murder convictions of Scott Watson have long divided Kiwis.

Scott Guy murder unresolved ten years on: Never forgotten by the family. Video / Mark Mitchell

Doctors weren't sure mum would survive. In April, she marked 20 years since diagnosis.

Health Minister David Clark says he will buy Dr Ashley Bloomfield flowers. Video / Mark Mitchell

Constable Matthew Hunt slain in a west Auckland shooting incident had a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer, his family say. Video / NZME

In June Operation Rider saw $650,000 worth of assets restrained after multiple properties were raided across Auckland. Video / Supplied

'This is a democracy' - PM Jacinda Ardern weighs in on the now abandoned plans to build light rail to Auckland Airport. Video / Mark Mitchell