National announces its three-day post-natal care policy, Labour pledges a third supermarket chain to break the duopoly and Watercare announces its plans to stop future sinkholes. Video / NZ Herald
David Seymour has voted for himself at the Cornwall Cricket Club, saying he hopes one day he can vote for the Act Party when he is sitting in his 'rocking chair'. Video / Michael Craig
A man is in critical condition following the assault on Bader Drive in Māngere. Video / Hayden Woodward
The All Blacks eye up their next opponents, leaders debate loses its leaders and weather warnings ease after days of wild wind and rain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
NZ Herald Focus talks to a social media expert about the selective social media algorithm, and whether New Zealand’s younger generation of voters is getting a clear picture of the political landscape. Video / NZ Herald
Vision NZ candidate Caine Warren helps to get an illegal firearm into the hands of police. Video / Supplied
Te Kōtiu, a new immersive digital experience, traces the history of flight in Aotearoa through a multi-stream projection at Motat's Aviation Hall. Video / Motat
National Party campaign chairman Chris Bishop has claimed gangs are actively intimidating National's candidates due to their support of the Labour Party. Video / Mark Mitchell
National Party campaign chairman Chris Bishop claims the Labour Party is resorting to "desperate and dirty tactics", actively lying about National's policies. Video / Mark Mitchell
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is asked if he thinks Luxon is a chicken for not fronting for another Leader's debate. Video / Mark Mitchell
Amber Curreen, co-writer and performer, discusses Te Tangi a te Tūī – a show that infuses Māori theatre, te reo Māori and circus performance. Video / Michael Craig
A look back at the main talking points of the 'Mood of the Boardroom' debate between Labour's Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis.
A flight to Queenstown encountered intense turbulence and had to turn back to Auckland this morning. Video / Dylan Steele
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the third of the finalists — rural champion Myfanwy Alexander, of Duntroon, about her farming philosophy. Video / Otago Daily Times
Advance voting opens today, Chris Hipkins has tested positive for Covid and strong wind warnings have been put in place for the South Island and Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland police are investigating a ram raid that occurred overnight at Kingsford Supermarket on Raglan Street, Māngere East. At 2:29am, police responded to a break-in at the supermarket where a vehicle was used to gain entry to the rear of the building. Video / NZ Herald
Mike Hosking Leaders Breakfast with Chris Luxon.
KiwiRail gives NZ Herald Focus an update on the electrification of the city's Papakura to Pukekohe line, and the construction of three new train stations in the area.
Police block on-ramp at Gillies Ave as Groundswell Drive 4 Change protesters cruise through. Video / NZ Herald
Tauranga mother-of-four Kat Hamill was first diagnosed with ADHD when she was living in America in 2015, aged 28. But she didn't get medication that worked for her so she stopped taking it. She returned to Tauranga in 2021 and developed a severe binge-eating disorder, which she believes was linked to her untreated ADHD.
Chris Hipkins speaks to the media as he opens the Chinese Moon Festival today from Mt Eden War Memorial Hall in Auckland. Video / Finn Little
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is set to announce a new policy today, live from Hamilton.
The New Zealand Herald hitched a ride on David Seymour’s ‘Flying Pinky’ and followed his campaign from New Plymouth to Te Awamutu.
Radio and TV star Simon Barnett’s wife Jodi has battled brain cancer for more than five years but doctors have now given her just weeks to live. Video / NZ Herald
Bronwyn Jenkins’ son James Jenkins died after jumping into the water at Auckland’s waterfront to flee someone trying to rob him. Video / Jason Oxenham
A Te Pāti Māori spokesperson said this is the latest of three incidents to take place at Hana’s home just this week. Video / maori_party and hana_rawhiti
National vows to deliver a mini-budget by Christmas, business leaders share their pick for our next government, and El Nino officially arrives on our shores. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell
Minister of Finance Grant Roberston thinks that National's fiscal plan is "a complete failure" and that "New Zealanders deserve better".
A fly-through of the fire damage was shown to the jury during the trial of Gregory Hart and Sean Hayde, accused of killing Wiremu Arapo on October 20, 2020. Video / NZ Police
All Blacks get set to take on Italy, why police could soon be wearing body cameras and Queenstown businesses take matters into their own hands. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell / Getty
It’s tough to know what to do when you’re being bullied, but for one kid the answer is fundraising! Kea Kids News reporter Phoebe interviews 10-year-old Jaxon and his friends about joining the Blonde Mullet Brigade and raising money for other bullied kids. Video / Kea Kids News
What do you get when you cross an Aston Martin Valkyrie, a Lamborghini Countach, and a Starship? A whole lot of money! Kea Kids News reporter Quinn takes us to the Starship Supercar Show, which is raising a boatload of cash for sick kids to get the care they need. Video / Kea Kids News
Central Hawke’s Bay bounced back from a heavy first-day defeat to win its second match at the 2023 Ross Shield Hawke’s Bay Primary Schools rugby tournament. Video / NZHerald
MetService National Weather: September 28th - October 1st. Video / Metservice