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.

Landmark decision for Peter Ellis' appeal, the cold blast has passed, dozens killed in Thai daycare massacre, six charged over Indonesia soccer stampede and concussed Kiwis face ACC delays in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Many Kiwis wake up to a whiteout, economy proves resilient post-Covid and why more are taking 'extreme measures' to avoid socialising in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

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

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.

From buying top-of-the-range to older models, Kiwis' shopping habits have made a U-turn.

Why Kiwis are 'downgrading' as new shopping habits revealed. Video / NZ Herald

Act MP Keren Chhour and Cabinet Minister Kelvin Davis spoke to the media after Davis apologised for comments he made in the House yesterday. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon on tax cuts, ram raids, and crime in Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald

Fires overnight at two buildings one block apart are being treated as suspicious. Video / NZ Herald

Staggering stats on the link between family harm and youth crime, why some Auckland residents are being forced to hand over their homes and Florida braces for a life-threatening storm in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald.

Thousands of Kiwis flocked to Costco today to check out the new American wholesaler. Video / NZ Herald

Costco opens its first NZ store, latest poll suggests a close election next year and how NZ could be 'drag netting' talent from Pacific countries in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Westgate operation different from others in 828 places: boss shows off what's novel.

PM Jacinda Ardern and Immigration Minister Michael Wood announced an increase in the RSE cap to bring in 3000 more workers annually, as well as new protections for those workers. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Live: Cheree Kinnear is live at the grand opening of New Zealands first ever Costco. Video / Aja Lethaby

Focus Live: Jacinda Ardern gives post-cabinet meeting press conference

PM Jacinda Ardern, Māori Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis, and National leader Christopher Luxon on NZ becoming a republic. Video / Mark Mitchell

Barry Soper asks the PM about her low ranking in the Mood of the Boardroom. Video / Mark Mitchell