Wellington's mayoral candidates go head to head in the first of a series of debates from the NZ Herald and Chamber of Commerce. Video / NZ Herald

A crowd gathered in Mount Maunganui protesting the home detention sentence given to teenage rapist Jayden Meyer. Video / Ethan Griffiths

An ex-partner of convicted killer Joseph Brider, who suffered serious abuse at his hand, feels guilt-ridden he went on to kill Juliana Herrera. Video / Mike Scott

The biggest drugs operation in Ashburton in recent years has seen more than 160 charges filed against 18 people, following a series of search warrants in the area this week. Video / NZ Police

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Police Commissioner Andrew Coster claims officers only took photos to confirm or rule out offenders. Video / NZ Herald

Ministry of Health deputy director general Dr Old provides a Covid-19 response update. Video / Supplied

When asked about the blunder, former Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins claimed there was nothing new in today's reporting. Video / NZ Herald

PM speaks to media after visiting apprentice programme. Video / Jed Bradley

How a Government blunder actually sent Northland into lockdown, will a new youth crime package actually work? And the mystery continues over the body found in a burnt out car in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Colin McCahon - Is there anything of which one can say, Look, This is new? (1982). Video / Supplied

Kaitiaki Davis Apiti has devoted the last 22 years of his life to protecting the Māui dolphin that is on the brink of extinction. Video / Whakaata Maori

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Longtime Gloriavale member Clem Ready turns against the leaders claiming that sexual abuse, bullying and forced labour are prevalent within the sect. Video / NZ Herald

Police are investigating after a body found was in a burned-out car in a Havelock North riverside carpark. Video / Neil Reid

A wintry blast has made slippery roads and delayed schools, but many are enjoying the icy conditions across Dunedin. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / ODT

Snow falls in Gum Tree Park near Waipukurau in the Hawke's Bay. Video / Shani Hughes

Carloads of wannabe-thieves target the Everglade Four Square near Manukau. Video / Supplied

Snow fell this morning in Wellington. Video / Supplied

A late night police chase across Auckland ends with several youths arrested, Britain has a new Prime Minister and snow fall down South as cold blast hits Aotearoa in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Several youths were arrested following a fleeing driver incident that saw them travel through several Suburbs. Video / Hayden Woodward

Halter's world-first technology helps dairy farmers increase production and improve the health of their animals, without compromising the land. Video / Supplied

Jacinda Ardern has addressed the concerns and allegations raised around the safety of emergency housing in Rotorua. Video / Mark Mitchell

It will be easier for the Police to seize illicit assets of criminals under a law change announced by the Government today. Video / Mark Mitchell

A yacht sank overnight in Lake Wakatipu as wild winds hit Queenstown. Video / James Allan