At least six stores were hit by thieves in smash-and-grab robberies in Auckland on Wednesday night. Video / Supplied

A new network could see stolen items going off-shore.

Where the stolen loot from ram raids is going, person arrested over suspicious fires and countries unite to support Ukraine in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced the reopening of skilled migrant and parent categories. Video / NZ Herald

A 'highly-sophisticated' gang-led network could see stolen items going off-shore. Video / NZ Herald / Hayden Woodward

Armed police attended an incident in Favona last night after a man was seriously injured by a gunshot. Video / Supplied

The Government defends speed limit spending, the move that could mark the end of North Island skiing, and a date for the coronation of our new King in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Explosions rock central Kyiv, co-governance referendum on the cards? And good news in time for your summer getaway in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Protesters caused the closure of Wellington's urban motorway this morning to highlight the need for an affordable nationwide train network. Video / Mark Mitchell

It's been a campaign season to forget for some local body election contenders.

Tania Tapsell has claimed mayoral victory in Rotorua. Video / NZ Herald

Weather report: Action should be the only thing RWC fans are soaking up tonight

Tory Whanau has been elected mayor of Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Efeso Collins speaks to his supporters on losing mayoralty to Wayne Brown. Video / NZ Herald

Wayne Brown's acceptance speech as the new mayor of Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Some had been trying to vote in person after their postal ballots didn't turn up.

Here's how to prepare for seven hours of rugby, music and good times.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson during his Crown accounts briefing at the Treasury in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

With voting closing at midday on Saturday, local councils are pulling out all the stops to engage voters. Video / NZ Herald

Police are investigating a ram-raid on a Takapuna jewellery store. Video / Supplied

Coroner probe into Instagram concerns, manhunt underway after attempted kidnapping and property prices fall at their fastest in 14 years in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele spoke during the media stand-up with his NZ counterpart Nanaia Mahuta. Video / Mark Mitchell

Contributions from investors are on the rise, but there are worries the cost of living is changing how much people are willing to contribute to their KiwiSavers. Video / NZ Herald

Aged care sector calls out for help, FBoy Island to air despite controversies and police step down after football match stampede in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald reporter Thomas Coughlan asks the PM about National's tax policy. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall announcing the Government's Healthy Homes Initiative. Video / Mark Mitchell

Indonesia football match death toll revised, what the opposition's calling “tax on tax” and clear signs Ukraine’s making progress in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

A slow-moving front has made for a soggy start to school holidays in the north.

One Costco shopper thought up to 1000 people might be in the line at new store today.