National Party leader Christopher Luxon is set to announce a new policy today, live from Hamilton.

The New Zealand Herald hitched a ride on David Seymour’s ‘Flying Pinky’ and followed his campaign from New Plymouth to Te Awamutu.

Radio and TV star Simon Barnett’s wife Jodi has battled brain cancer for more than five years but doctors have now given her just weeks to live. Video / NZ Herald

Bronwyn Jenkins’ son James Jenkins died after jumping into the water at Auckland’s waterfront to flee someone trying to rob him. Video / Jason Oxenham

A Te Pāti Māori spokesperson said this is the latest of three incidents to take place at Hana’s home just this week. Video / maori_party and hana_rawhiti

National vows to deliver a mini-budget by Christmas, business leaders share their pick for our next government, and El Nino officially arrives on our shores. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell

Minister of Finance Grant Roberston thinks that National's fiscal plan is "a complete failure" and that "New Zealanders deserve better".

A fly-through of the fire damage was shown to the jury during the trial of Gregory Hart and Sean Hayde, accused of killing Wiremu Arapo on October 20, 2020. Video / NZ Police

All Blacks get set to take on Italy, why police could soon be wearing body cameras and Queenstown businesses take matters into their own hands. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell / Getty

Central Hawke’s Bay bounced back from a heavy first-day defeat to win its second match at the 2023 Ross Shield Hawke’s Bay Primary Schools rugby tournament. Video / NZHerald

MetService National Weather: September 28th - October 1st. Video / Metservice

MetService Christchurch Weather: September 28th - October 1st. Video / Metservice

MetService Wellington Weather: September 28th - October 1st. Video / Metservice

MetService Auckland Weather: September 29th - October 1st. Video / Metservice

Chris Hipkins has arrived at Ngāti Hine Health Trust in Kawakawa, Northland, where he is being welcomed in a pōwhiri with a rousing waiata from Kawakawa Primary School children. Video / Michael Cunningham

CCTV video showed a woman dragged by the hair by a man into a car in Ngaruawahia. Video / Supplied

A mass political demonstration at Parliament fizzled out, National's police spokesperson fronted up to whānau of gang members, and new footage emerged following an alleged carjacking. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell

National Party leader Christopher Luxon and MP Paul Goldsmith outlined the party's plan to put more restrictions on gangs. Video / Mike Scott

ACT's David Seymour announces landlords and tenants policy. Video / NZ Herald

Act's David Seymour announces landlords and tenants policy. Video / NZ Herald

Coaches clash ahead of World Cup match, how Chris Hipkins rates his debate performance and Wellingtonians prepare for another Parliament protest in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

A main Auckland sewer line has collapsed, causing a massive sinkhole to open up, with wastewater overflow pouring into the harbour and closing the city’s beaches. Video / Desley Simpson

The Tūrangi Fire Brigade has gone viral with their TikTok videos accumulating over 5 million views. Video / Tūrangi Fire Brigade

Police have closed off the Lincoln Rd motorway overpass as they respond to an unfolding incident. Video / Supplied / Dean Purcell

A main Auckland sewer line has collapsed causing a massive sinkhole to open up, with wastewater overflow pouring into the harbour and closing the city’s beaches. Video / NZHerald

On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, and… Spot? Kea Kids News reporter Dallas takes us to the Wanaka Sled Dog Festival in beautiful Cardrona Valley, where dozens of mushers and their canine companions are blazing the track in the only sled dog race on snow in New Zealand. Video / Kea Kids News

At the Bay of Plenty Actors Studio, tamariki use improvisation and character development to boost their confidence and develop their creativity. Kea Kids News reporter Hinemoa talks to her friends about the art of acting and their career aspirations. Video Kea Kids News

A security guard confronts a would-be shoplifter at a Countdown supermarket in Hamilton yesterday. Video / NZME

Year of the Farmer finalists Ross and Jo Hay speak about juggling farming, family and community. Video / Otago Daily Times

Wild weather on the 11am Aratere Interislander ferry crossing yesterday, sailing from Picton to Wellington. Video / Ethan Yeow