National leader Christopher Luxon announced the party's Structured Literacy policy at a school in Tauranga. Video / NZ Herald

Clyde Primary School pupil Sophie Crane boasts an impressive seven years’ experience in looking after lambs. She says lots of cuddles are the key to a successful flock. Video / ODT

The 94-year-old has been going to the gym for around 20 years but has always led an active life. Video / ODT

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Labour MP Greg O'Connor spoke to the media in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

Goldman Sachs researchers estimate China’s total property debt was 48 per cent of GDP at the end of last year, worth US$8.4 trillion. Their chief economist explains how it could cause a “significant negative income shock” for some New Zealanders. Video / NZ Herald

Te Kapahaka o Ōpōtiki Mai Tawhiti and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra have joined forces to release 12 waiata written over the past 27 years. Video / Te Ao Māori News

The iwi was considering making a formal offer to purchase New Zealand's largest commercial skifield when it went into liquidation in July. Video / Te Ao Māori News

The All Blacks get set to take on France in World Cup opener, it’s good news for National in the latest poll and how TikTok has become the new battleground in this year’s election. Video / NZ Herald

Former Te Puke fire chief Glenn Williams talks about the tragic death of former volunteer firefighter Peter Diprose who was killed in a road crash in Australia on August 25. Video / Alex Cairns

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Wairoa mayor Craig Little talks about the town’s big Lotto win amidst the ongoing Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up Video / Neil Reid

St John said the injured man was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition after the incident on Maich Rd, Manurewa. Video / Supplied

With the Commerce Commission asking petrol companies for a 'please explain' over price variations, the NZ Herald Focus team hit the streets of Auckland to see just how much of a difference there was. It turns out being just one suburb apart can make a huge difference to your bank balance.

Act Party leader David Seymour showed off 'Big Pinky' and spoke to the media in Ellerslie. Video / NZ Herald

Footage shows the campervan weaving across the road into blind corners between Aramoana and Port Chalmers. Video / Supplied

The policy includes a new Great Walk in the South Island. Video / NZ Herald

Chris Hipkins announcing the Labour law and order policy

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Tom Phillips and his three children have been officially missing since December 2021, and now police have issued a warrant for his arrest in connection with a bank robbery. NZ Herald Focus maps the events since the family's disappearance.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins unveiled a Labour Party plan to invest $100 million in developments in the agri-tech sector. Video / NZ Herald

Pall Mall Arcade on Dee Street, Invercargill went up in flames in the early hours of Wednesday September 6th 2023. Video / Richard Stone

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is adamant that National will not be able to deliver on their election campaign promises. Video / Mark Mitchell

Ram raids and burglaries continue throughout Auckland, as a cafe and restaurant were hit overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Warrant for arrest of missing Marokopa father, Coroner's report reveals driver of fatal Picton crash had just four hours sleep and Kim Jong Un travelling to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Emergency services were called just before 1am to a fire on Cedar Heights Ave in the Auckland suburb of Massey West. Video / NZ Herald