Ukulele group Hug stage an impromptu concert in the middle of Levin's main shopping centre.

PM Chris Hipkins reveals the toll of ministerial scandals, his take on the ‘battle of the Chrises’ and how his close friends view him since becoming Prime Minister in an extended interview on Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills. Video / Newstalk ZB

National’s proposed tax plan revealed, Ram raid bill passes its first reading and Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi's poor behaviour in Parliament. Video / NZ Herald

There’s only one thing Lochie Win loves more than skiing, and that’s raising money for the Cancer Society. Lucky for us he’s winning at both! Kea Kids News reporter Coco hits the slopes and learns what’s inspired his big adventures.

Boys at Convergence Dance Studios in Christchurch have discovered a serious love for ballet, and are also breaking some serious stigma! Kea Kids News reporter Amos interviews the littlest leapers and tries to perfect his plié.

When diagnosed with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Vania knew she would have to change her lifestyle and learn a new way of living. Video / Brett Phibbs

The moment private investigators swooped on two North Shore teens in 2020 who thought their blackmail scheme had won them a massive payday. Instead, it landed them a citizen's arrest and a court date. Video / Mike Gillam / The Investigators New Zealand

National leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis on their tax plan. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christchurch Airport will be releasing a round of new information on their project investigating the potential for a new airport to serve Central Otago. Video / Supplied

Boxing stars Lani Daniels (Ngāti Hine) and Mea Motu (Te Rarawa) will both compete in their hometown Whangārei. Video / Te Ao Māori News

Football star Hannah Wilkinson paints a public mural celebrating New Zealand’s victory over Norway. Video / Supplied

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Police take a step back as Auckland street fight starts. Video / Supplied

Coalition questions swirl and insults fly in Parliament, ankle bracelet fears in wake of a leaked report and it’s officially the last week of winter. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Telegram

Three men broke into the victim's house in Kelston and threatened him with a hammer, saying they would come back and kill him if he called the police. Video / NZ Herald

National leader Christopher Luxon reacts to Labour ruling out the possibility of a coalition with NZ First. Video / NZHerald

Chris Hipkins has ruled out any chance of a coalition with NZ First, stating that they “are a force for instability and chaos”. Video / NZHerald

No one was injured in the house fire, which Fire and Emergency services responded to in the early hours of Saturday morning. Video / NZ Herald

TransGenerations host Brady Peeti nervously returns to Timaru, where she lived as a teenager.

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Air New Zealand posted their first profit in years but why would they drop their prices when New Zealanders are prepared to pay top dollar for their air fares. Video / NZHerald