MetService Auckland weather: August 17th

PM Jacinda Ardern says embattled Labour Party MP Dr Gaurav Sharma has been suspended after a special caucus meeting. Video / Mark Mitchell

A grim scene that played out on a Manurewa street last week has taken a darker turn with reports the human remains found in suitcases at an Auckland home were unknowingly taken there following the sale of goods in a storage locker. Video / NZ Herald

ACT Party leader David Seymour reveals punishments would include fines as well as community service such as picking up litter, cleaning graffiti or volunteering at a community group. Video / NZ Herald

Christopher Luxon speaks on Christchurch visit. Video / George Heard

Gaurav Sharma's job on the line as PM calls caucus meeting, secret cameras record 50,000 Auckland drivers unlawfully using phones & significant rain forecast right through to the weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Three people, including a 14-year-old, rob the Liquor Spot on Target Road in Glenfield. Video / Supplied

The PM announced New Zealand will deploy a further 120 Defence Force personnel to the United Kingdom to help train Ukraine soldiers to fight against Russian forces. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern responds to the latest claims from MP Gaurav Sharma. Video / NZ Herald

Ardern, Minister of Defence Peeni Henare hold a post-Cabinet press conference and will detail the latest form of assistance New Zealand is providing Ukraine to help repel Russian forces. Video / Mark Mitchell

Police are called to deal with wandering stock nearly every day in the South. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is leading a campaign to reduce the number of instances when animals get out of paddocks. Video / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The alleged thieves returned in a Daihatsu Sirion on Saturday night to the car yard. Video / Supplied

Allegations continue to fly between Gaurav Sharma and Labour, will Leo Molloy be the mayoral kingmaker & why Wellington Hospital staff were exposed to exhaust fumes from diesel heater in the latest New Zealand Herald Headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Can making art soothe our souls? Video / Frank Film

Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick takes a tour of St. James Theatre to show the extent of recent damage. Video / NZ Green Party

Hamish and Kyle discuss money and its links to anxiety. Video / NZ Herald

The curious crash happened about 5pm in Crossfield Rd in Glendowie, and resulted in the 2015 Kia Sorento SUV rolling onto its roof. Video / NZ Herald

Te Kounga Paparangi sets out our 88 actions to mitigate climate change. Video / Ngai Tahu

Leo Molloy has quit the race to become Auckland's next mayor, conceding: "I cannot win." Video / Cameron Pitney

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Leo Molloy has backed out of the Auckland mayoral race, conceding 'I cannot win.' Video / Newstalk ZB

Life’s a beach - pig enjoys the Far North surf. Video / Supplied

Teen harpist Sascha Peck from Whangārei performed for a crowd of 6000 people at a University of Auckland graduation ceremony. Video / University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will today answer questions about why a Labour backbencher claims there is an environment of bullying at Parliament. Video / Jed Bradley

The Lake Onslow hydro scheme will be as big as all of our current hydro schemes put together and allow NZ to be 100% sustainable in power generation. Video / Supplied

The Pacific Explorer, the first cruise ship in two and a half years into the Waitemata Harbour, received a warm welcome to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

National leader Christopher Luxon addresses the media at the local rose gardens in Te Awamutu. Video / NZ Herald