The Justice Committee hears submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill.

The Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ Herald

Away from the Beehive, the leader of the Opposition is buzzing with happiness.

Luxon said there would be a renewed focus on bringing more tourists to NZ.

Two bills being heard by the Social Services and Community Committee are affected.

Figures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.

The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Lotto supports the change, saying it would remove a grey area for retailers and customers.

Strong wind predictions cause more fire concerns for Los Angeles and firefighters are expected to be battling Coromandel vegetation fire for several days. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

The former MP, who retired in 2014, suffered a stroke earlier in the week.

Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.

NZ First minister Shane Jones loses a tooth while giving a speech in the House at Parliament this week. Video / Parliament TV

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Labour MP Willie Jackson react to the Prime Minister not attending Waitangi next year.

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks about the year, 2024.

Young leaders drove the massive hīkoi, emphasising empowerment and unity in Aotearoa.

NZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark Mitchell

Minister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.

Debt issuance is expected to rise by more than expected.

Te Pāti Māori claims the Electoral Commission bowed to political pressure over the voting.

Cultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ Herald

It follows a ruling on Tuesday night.

An expert criticises the rushed lawmaking, saying it undermines select committee scrutiny.

The Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says an announcement on the Cook Strait ferries will be made later in the week. Video / Mark Mitchell

Winston Peters says greyhound racing will be phased out over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of the bootcamps. Video/ Mark Mitchell

The Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ Herald

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on CTU economist Craig Renney being barred from Treasury lock-ups. Video / Mark Mitchell