Erica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.

This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy nights. Video / Fresh Media

The Waitangi Treaty principles bill is in the firing line, over 1000 firefighters contain a blaze in Turkey, and NZ Tourism confirms our numbers of tourists remains low.

Parents Maria Munkowits and Ollie Ward celebrate their triplets Ari, Eli, and Casey's first birthday. Video / Dean Purcell

Enjoy savoury waffles topped with beef patties, bacon and avocado. Video / Fresh Media

Consumer NZ says the Commerce Commission’s recommendations over food pricing don’t go far enough, and believes they put too much onus on consumers.

Listen to “Good Luck, Babe!” now Director: Chappell Roan Producer: Cristobal Saez Video / Chappell Roan

The World Health Organisation has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. Video | Corey Fleming

Despite the low-snow season, Pure Tūroa has received good feedback on its skifield operation and is optimistic about the future.

Barrister Clive Elliott told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking about the next steps to expect from the Kim Dotcom saga. Video / NewstalkZB

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, supermarkets leave Kiwis out of pocket, five people charged over Matthew Perry death, City Mission food parcels still suspended.

No one has been allowed to film inside a New Zealand data centre before - until now.

Security footage captures the "Waipawa Prowler" on resident's property. Video / Supplied

Skydive Tauranga owner Gui Calmelet says most of his cruise ship customers are crew members. Video / Harriet Laughton

Two boys, with estimated ages of 6 and 10, broke into Rotorua Autohaus on Lake Rd on a Sunday afternoon and stole two dirt bikes valued at $4000.

MetService Weather: 15th of August - 19th of August. Video / Metservice

A leading drug researcher believes it’s likely there are more meth-laced lollies in the community, but is confident the delivery to Auckland City Mission was unintentional.

Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston responds to the independent review into disability support services. Video / Mark Mitchell

Fears meth lollies could be fatal, calls for accountability from the Reserve Bank and budget blowout at Ministry of Disabled People.

Mike Hosking quizzes Adrian Orr as to why he moved to cut the official cash rate. Video / Newstalk ZB

A Deloitte report says Auckland should promote Māori culture further to create a unique identity on the world stage. Video / Whakaata Māori

Harnessing harakeke – a Christchurch start-up launches a new future for a traditional taonga. Video / Frank Film

Aiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.

Qantas is marking over 60 years of connecting Kiwis with Australians featuring the true story of a NZ-Aussie couple who met while travelling overseas. Video / Qantas

Veteran goalkeeper Kyle Baxter opens up on his love for Napier City Rovers and goalkeeping. Video / Neil Reid

A police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm. Caption: Video / Grant Routen

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. It is the first cut since March 2020.