Comment: The irksome Ardern raised an issue that should make the Aussies feel uneasy.

Matthew Purchase was shot in the back of the head at point blank range during a rabbit hunting trip in the Waikato about 11 years ago. Miraculously he survived and is now back in NZ meeting with those who helped save his life.

Sir Bob Parker takes a walking tour of a recovering Christchurch city.

Fears voiced about valuations, productivity and property slumps.

Police speaking on the Kawerau bank robbery shooting where a Mongrel Mob member was shot dead.

Hawke's Bay investor says capital gains tax would hurt those the Govt is trying to help.

Cyclone predicted to slide past the country but we're not out of the firing line yet.

Earlier: Peters has made it clear in the past he is not a fan of a capital gains tax.

Earlier: Rents could rise and house prices fall if the government goes ahead with a capital gains tax, says the Tax Working Group.

Earlier: The Tax Working Group has recommended the Government implement a capital gains tax - and use the money gained to lower the personal tax rate and to target polluters.

Six60 are about to play the biggest show of their careers. They call it a stepping stone.

GCSB spy chief Andrew Hampton has given an assurance to MPs on the Intelligence and Security Committee that he was not pressured by Five Eyes intelligence partners in a preliminary decision about Spark's plans for the 5G network - effectively blocking Huawei.

This week's overnight highs will soon be the highs of many NZ cities and towns.

Focus: Six60 talk selling out Western Springs, playing the biggest Kiwi show in history.

Victim said: "I've got something to tell you and I don't want you to tell anyone else."

GCSB spy chief assured MPs there was no indirect pressure from any party.

Troy Skinner appeared in court in shackles, elects jury trial.

Earlier: Housing Minister Phil Twyford gives Kiwibuild update

ADHB is cutting funding to day program's for lonely elderly people.

Earlier: Salvation Army launches mobile trucks to combat predatory ones which charge up to 800% interest on food and clothes.

National Leader Simon Bridges says a capital gains tax would lead to Kiwis leaving NZ for Australia. / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern and Trade Minister David Parker on our relations with China. / Mark Mitchell

The NZ Herald talks to Vodafone Chief Executive about Vodafone's broadband price increase.

NZME Chief Executive discusses NZME's financial result. / Michael Craig

AT&T Stadium is a prime example of what can happen to a city when building a large sports arena harbourside.

The Govt is looking into slapping big multinational digital companies with a 2-3%.

Earlier: The Canadian professor who became an internet sensation with a cult-like following has given his first performance in Auckland.

Earlier: A new political poll has brought more bad news for National leader Simon Bridges, showing the party down four points to 42 per cent and his personal polling also down a point to just 6 per cent.

Earlier: Internet giants face surprise New Zealand tax

COMMENT: Why should locals have to police campers flouting council rules?