Two buses crashed after hittting ice on SH8 Tekapo Twizel Road. Video / James Allen

The day-long competition at Mount Maunganui College and Mercury Baypark saw eight contestants complete nine practical and theoretical tasks. Video / Supplied

Three NZ high schools are defying Ministry of Education orders to enrol expelled students. Video / NZ Herald

In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.

A group of Māori game developers are heading to China to foster business relationships. Video / Whakaata Māori

Racist slurs and a tin of corned beef – how award-winning poet and performer Tusiata Avia came to be the voice of New Zealand Pasifika. Video / Frank Film

Calum Haslop, the New Zealand head of bus operator Kinetic, unveils the largest all-electric bus depot in New Zealand and Australia, located in New Lynn, West Auckland.

Reporter Malakai is hanging out with the Steady Bassin Crew, who are wiring up their bikes to go head to head in a battle that will rattle the neighbourhood! Video / Kea Kids

Inspirational cancer survivor Mandy Grantley, who previously overcame bowel cancer, is now facing Stage 4 lung cancer. Video / Alex Burton

Mana Inc is asking for the safe return of their kaitiaki after it was stolen from the front of their Papakura property. Video / Whakaata Māori

In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.

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Associate Health Minister David Seymour on his letter of expectation to Pharmac. Video / Mark Mitchell

The parade of nations for the World Choir Games, the largest global choral festival and competition. Video / NZ Herald

Transport Minister Simeon Brown announcing the rollout of new speed camera signs for fixed speed cameras in Porirua. Video / Mark Mitchell

In today's headlines with Chereè Kinnear, criticism for AT boss, exorcism abuse claims and another legal win for Donald Trump.

A Christchurch-based Catholic order has had its authority removed and its priests have been stripped of their religious faculties. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah

A team of 51 officers has been deployed to crack down on violence and antisocial behaviour in the central city. Video / Alyse Wright

Lincoln-Jay and his pony Oreo are the littlest riding duo on the East Coast! Reporter Zephyr-Mark interviews Lincoln-Jay about what itʻs like to have a pony for a best friend.

A serious crash involving a car and delivery truck occurred at the Lincoln Road and Universal Drive intersection. Video / Dean Purcell

PM Christopher Luxon wraps up on the last day of his trip to the US, while visiting NASA’s Ames Research Centre in San Francisco. Video / Claire Trevett

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with California Governor Gavin Newsom, one of the names in the mix as a candidate for President in the storm around Joe Biden’s future.

Black Foils wing trimmer Blair Tuke speaks about his chat with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of their SailGP final in San Francisco. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Prime Minister wraps up his US tour following attending a 3-day NATO summit. Wishing the Sail GP team well before their final this Sunday. Biden blows another press conference.

A hāngī is a staple of NZ life for most tamariki, but these kids are trying it for the very first time! Reporter Pania is in Papatoetoe, where a special Matariki lunch is served.

Joanne Wills mum of 5 toddlers including quadruplets sits down to chat with Hawke's Bay Today reporter James Pocock

Karina Tipene, with her two grandchildren, have to choose between food and heating in her cold Pakuranga home. Video / Alex Burton

Reporter Max and his schoolmates are helping a local farmer build the brand new Charteris Track by planting trees and trapping stoats and possums.

Police have seized upwards of 20 vehicles and laid multiple charges against Killer Beez gang members and associates after monitoring Ponsonby gunman Hone Kay-Selwyn’s funeral.