Protesters have brought Lambton Quay in Wellington to a standstill this afternoon, calling for a ceasefire. Video / Georgina Campbell

Christopher Luxon emerges from meeting with Winston Peters, says deal is close. Video / Adam Pearse

NZ First leader Winston Peters was coy about whether co-ordination between his party and Act had made National compromise on certain issues. Video / Adam Pearse

Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters front up to media before continued talks. Video / NZ Herald

Footage shows aftermath of Trees Tavern fire in Tokoroa. Video / Supplied

Maiden voyage of Foxton Beach boatbuilder Warren Vaughan's latest boat the Ida May on the Foxton River Loop. Video / Supplied

Christopher Luxon speaks to media. Video / NZHerald

Scott Healey and his daughter were tenants in an unconsented building in the Napier suburb of Onekawa for months, experiencing leaks which peaked during Cyclone Gabrielle.  Video / Scott Healey

Kahutoi Te Kanawa talks about Te Rā, the only known customary Māori sail in existence, in Auckland War Memorial Museum's exhibition titled Te Rā: Navigating Home. Video / Jason Oxenham

Winston Peters accosted by stranger during media conference. Video / NZ Herald

Winston Peters arrives at the Cordis hotel with an update on how coalition talks are tracking. Video / NZ Herald

No estimate for when deal will be struck, Auckland ranks among top 3 most expensive cities for rent in the whole world, MetService issues rain warnings for top of the South and lower North Island and abuse for call centres have reached unprecedented levels. Video / Envato / Gettyimages / NZHerald

Scott Perry needed a project to help rebuild himself and Kuparu - a 72-foot WWII wooden patrol craft - was it. Video / The Northern Advocate

Marriott area VP Sean Hunt speaks about Auckland's JW Marriott renovations and future plans for New Zealand hotels. Video / Alyse Wright / Drew Petrimoulx

Seymour says the position of Deputy Prime Minister is being discussed as part of the coalition talks but is yet to be finalised. Video / Adam Pearce

Act Party leader David Seymour speaks about how coalition plans are going on his way into the Cordis Hotel. Video / NZ Herald

Winston Peters gives an update on coalition talks while leaving the Cordis Hotel. Video / NZ Herald

Tony and his mother Jo speak about Jo's heart condition, which they were told was inoperable, leaving her unable to walk. After an exhaustive investigation, Jo underwent a 60-minute, non-invasive procedure for the condition in Canada. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon speaks to media. Video / NZHerald

Rāhui lifted for the Waitematā Harbour sewage leak, immediate call for cease-fire in Gaza during Asean defence meet, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to meet face to face for first time in a year and data shows nine out of 10 properties selling for a profit. Video / AP / NZHerald

The clubrooms of the Marist Saints, a storied rugby league club in Auckland, have been destroyed in fire overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward

Erny Belle performs Pitt Stop. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only

Erny Belle performs Stay Golden. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals Only

Act Party leader David Seymour speaks about coalition talks that have been going on between himself, Winston Peters and Christopher Luxon in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

MetService Wellington Weather: 16th - 18th November. Video / MetService

MetService Christchurch Weather: 16th - 18th November. Video / MetService

MetService Auckland Weather: 16th - 18th November. Video / MetService

MetService National Weather: 15th - 17th November. Video / MetService

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has driven away from coalition talks at the Pullman Hotel just after midday today. Video / NZHerald