The Prime Minister said she has confidence in Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta, and Mahuta herself defended her actions to the media. Video / Mark Mitchell

Senior Labour Cabinet minister Poto Williams on why she is retiring from politics. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Black Ferns Thank you Aotearoa tour will see the entire Black Ferns squad come to Wellington for a Parliamentary reception and fan engagement event on the grounds of Parliament.

Three Waters advice exposed, tobacco giant’s legal threat and six dead in Queensland shooting in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

The PM is asked why nurses are now allowed on the Green list. Video / Mark Mitchell

The PM on the Ombudsman's criticism of the MIQ, refusing to apologise to NZers affected. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern makes major immigration announcement. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern holds the last post-Cabinet press conference of 2022. Video / Mark Mitchell

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Video shows the moment a boat capsized in large surf off Manu Bay in Raglan early on Sunday morning. Video / Supplied

Alarming figures show how much plastic is falling on Auckland, motorists stuck in a sticky situation and how New Zealand’s stepping up its message to the regime in Iran in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Green Party co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson reflect on their highs and lows of the year. Video / Mark Mitchell

Iran protest takes place in Western Park, Ponsonby. Video / Alex Burton

Freshly laid tar forces motorists to stop along Auckland's SH1. Video / Rena Richards

Outlandish homemade flying machines took off from Wynyard Quarter in Tāmaki Makaurau as 21 teams battled it out to see who could swoop a $15,000 prize. Video / NZ Herald

Sir John Key has made a hole-in-one during the Chasing the Fox Super Six golf day at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club. Video / Mitch Powell

Staci Smith, owner of tattoo parlour Poison Studios comments on the Hamilton West byelection. Video / Mike Scott

Supporters of the boy's parents, who unsuccessfully fought to prevent the boy from receiving blood transfusions from vaccinated Kiwis, hold a vigil outside Starship Children's Hospital as the critically ill baby undergoes potentially life-saving heart surgery. Video / NZ Herald

Tama Potaka talks to the NZ Herald regarding Hamilton West byelection 2022. Video / Mike Scott

Georgie Dansey talks to the NZ Herald regarding Hamilton West byelection 2022. Video / Mike Scott

Stats reveal how many drivers have fled police, dramatic twist in the baby blood donor battle and Russia hands over US basketball star in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

PM Jacinda Ardern sits down to discuss 2022, ideas to lift incomes, and whether Labour will promise tax cuts in 2023. Video / NZ Herald

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17-year-old Papakura-born artist hits 17 on top 20 NZ singles charts. Video / Te Ao Māori News

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