Napier City Rovers forward Max Chretien has made a big impact in his return to the New Zealand football scene. Video / Neil Reid

Superintendent Tim Anderson and Detective Superintendent Greg Williams discuss the Operation Highwater investigation into alleged drug dealing by the Mongrel Mob Barbarians.

National's Andrew Bayly is questioned about controversial insult upon his return to Parliament. Video / Parliament TV

Coastguard Sumner volunteers rescued a man who fell onto the rocks beneath the lighthouse at Lyttleton's Godley Head. Video / Royal New Zealand Coastguard

Tory Whanau speaks to media regarding Simeon Brown's Crown observer announcement. Video / Mark Mitchell

The minister said his behaviour was 'given in a light-hearted manner' but he understood he had offended the worker.

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has decided to place a Crown observer on Wellington City Council following its decision to reopen its long-term plan. Video / NZ Herald

Police speak to media about this morning’s execution of search warrants at gang premises in Eastern Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Auckland, Rotorua

Island Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird Little

David Seymour tasting the new school lunches before speaking to the media

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the demands from youths who occupied the rooftop of their youth justice facility. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the complaints made about Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / NZ Herald

Police have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZME

Green Party speaks to the media

Police, along with youth justice facility staff, remain in negotiations with several youths after they gained access to the roof of its Wiri facility last night.

Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of an infant in Lower Hutt who has come to be known as Baby Ru. Video / Wellington Police

The murder trial for Yanfei Bao begins as children in youth facilities continue to rebel against those trying to help them. The NZDF continues to keep a close eye on their ship.

More than a dozen youths climbed atop a youth justice facility in South Auckland last night and were demanding fast food, cigarettes and a getaway car.

Kerry Mason believes an overwhelmed health system contributed to her dad Brian Brosnahan’s death at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mike Scott / Michael Morrah

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Transport Minister Simeon Brown say work has started on the first of the Government’s Roads of National Significance. Video / Mark Mitchell

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has received advice from officials on potential government interventions at Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaking on complaints made about Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark Mitchell

Firefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha Kumar

Prosecutors say Himatjit Khalon is responsible for the death of Aiden Sagala, 21. Video / NZ Police

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Two young, masked offenders tear a pride flag off a Wellington waterfront home late on Saturday night. Video / Supplied

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A spectacular fireworks show illuminated the skies above West Auckland in celebration of the Waitakere Diwali Mela at the Trust Arena, Henderson. Video / NZ Herald

Emergency services are responding to a water incident in Huia after a boat capsize. Video / NZ Herald

A man has been critically hurt and a teenager arrested after a stabbing in Auckland’s city centre overnight.