Labour leader Chris Hipkins announces free dental care for under-30s to launch election campaign. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi bowler manages to stop an individual being chased by police as he ran across the green mid-game. Video / Alis Butten

Multiple protesters have disrupted the Labour Party campaign launch inside Aotea Centre, Four people have separately interrupted speeches during the launch. Video / NZ Herald

A group of a few dozen Freedom NZ protestors have attempted to block the entrance of Labour’s campaign launch. Video / NZ Herald

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to the media after Labours free dental care policy was announced.

The whales put on an incredible performance for those watching with their jumps out of the water. Video / Supplied

A homicide investigation is under way at an Auckland restaurant following a man’s death in the early hours of this morning. Video / NZ Herald

The man accused of murdering missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has been named as 52-year-old Tingjun Cao. Video / NZ Herald

5-month-old Taliah Keogh a day before she was found unresponsive after playing with a sibling. Video / Rochelle Carey

If you want the smashingest, bangingest drum show in town, look no further than Strike Percussion! Kea Kids News reporter Imogen takes us to a Strike show where the kids are learning all the coolest ways to make a racket. Video / Kea kids

The Wiggles just finished their latest New Zealand tour! Kea Kids News reporter Riley sits down with youngest female Wiggles Tsehay and Lucia to talk about their favourite dance moves and even teaches them to say a proper Kiwi hello. Video / Kea Kids

The super blue moon on August 31 rising behind the TV transmitter mast on Mt Kopukairua near Te Puke. Video / David Greig - Tauranga Astronomy

Perspective With Heather Du Plessis-Allan: Greens want to help corporates over people

Climate activists brought Parliament’s final Question Time of this term to a halt before being taken away by security. Video / Parliament TV

Waitara School pupils receive new shoes thanks to Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. Video / Alyssa Smith

Restore Passenger Rail protesters have climbed a gantry above State Highway 1 in Wellington and hung a banner. Video / Supplied

Footage taken from the Hobsonville Point to CBD ferry shows the dense fog across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / Chris Keall

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A meteor may have successfully passed through Earth's atmosphere, landing near the Waitaki River. If discovered, it would mark New Zealand's 10th meteorite impact in 160 years. Video / Fireballs Aotearoa

Restore passenger protesters have been warned before, but this time the court has had enough and charged one of the protestors for endangering transport on State Highway 1. Video / Newstalk ZB

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Finance minister Grant Robertson responds to National's tax plan. Video / Mark Mitchell

National finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis with highlights of their tax plan announced today.