Minister apologises for calling a member of the public a 'loser', as crime and the cost of power continue to cause worry.

Team NZ flight controller Andy Maloney recaps races 7 and 8 of the Cup match. Video / NZ Herald

Burma the elephant receives an early birthday enrichment treat in the form of a very large ‘birthday cake’ - of the size, style, ingredients and taste befitting an elephant.

Reporter Huxley interviews one of the world’s best children’s book authors, David Walliams, about life, love, and chicken nuggets.

Festivalgoers wearing gold jewellery for Diwali has heightened the robbery risk to the point where police are putting extra patrols on. Video / Michael Craig

MicroStrategy executive chairman and self-described Bitcoin ‘maximalist’ Michael Saylor discusses what it will take for more companies and governments to adopt Bitcoin.

Andrew Bayly speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about an incident in October that led to a complaint being laid against him. Video / Newstalk ZB

Defence Minister Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge from Nato Defence Ministers' meeting in Brussels. Video / Newstalk ZB

The Green Party vote to use 'waka-jumping' legislation to oust Darleen Tana from Parliament and Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AFP

A time-lapse captures rare comet C/2023 A3 over the Kaimai Range. Video / Alex Cairns @acvisualjournalist

Morris dancers performing by the Riverboat Centre in Whanganui. Video / Steve Carle

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau speaks after meeting with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown at Parliament today.

Underwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa shows a slow diesel leak from an engine room pipe and vent which is causing a slight sheen on the sea’s surface.

A bill that would make it easier for people to leave an abusive marriage has passed its third reading, and the Navy makes progress on the clean-up of the sunken HMNZS Manawanui.

Out now wherever you get your podcasts. Video / Ben Dickens / Jason Dorday

Reporter Maddie is at Try Games 2024, where for the first time ever students from Auckland special schools are going for gold at their very own Olympics!

A man sustained critical injuries after being attacked by two individuals on Auckland's Queen Street this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward

It led to a testy back-and-forth during Question Time. Video / Parliament TV

Taupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan Hutchinson

Himatjit Singh Kahlon has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after Aiden Sagala, 21, unknowingly drank a can of beer that contained methamphetamine. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi kids aren’t as active as we used to be. Reporter Eddie is hanging out with some Olympic athletes to find out if speed climbing is the answer.

Fears for mental health nurses' safety as police step back and Stats NZ expected to announce fall in inflation. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

E tū Union's negotiations specialist Michael Wood said the plan could lead to profit being prioritised over air safety. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens

It comes after the sale of airport shares was voted down, meaning the city's Long-term Plan will need to be changed. Video / TVNZ

Act leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell

A seal lazily floating down Waimata River reminded Char Tawera of the (much larger) elephant seal Homer who famously visited Gisborne more than two decades ago. Video / Char Tawera

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown commenting on Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Kiwi art trail is back this year with support from the Tauranga City Council from Monday, October 14 to Sunday, October 17. Video / Aleyna Martinez

The Government may intervene after Wellington City Council's airport shares decision and Sir Cliff Richard plans New Zealand shows. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images

Reporter Miria is at an Auckland event recognizing World Homeless Day, where a special game aims to break down barriers for te reo Māori-speaking homeless.