Inside Parliament: 'He's perhaps not the most natural speaker' – Scrutiny on Speaker Mallard

Ditching NZ for Oz: Kiwis at departure gate reveal why they're leaving

This year was meant to be the one when New Zealand closed the income gap with Australia and stemmed the exodus. Instead, more Kiwis than ever are leaving for a better life.

Rough sleeping 'move-on' orders considered for Auckland CBD

Opposition parties and housing advocates have raised alarm over the prospect of what they call an effective ban on homeless people in CBDs.

'Enough is enough': NZ First puts forward bill to ban sale of fireworks

Winston Peters says taxpayers shouldn’t be spending millions on something that causes fires, creates havoc for emergency services, and puts "the fear of god" into animals.

News in 90 Seconds November 5

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the Police Commissioner’s opinion on publishing leaked audio, two charged over a barbershop attack, and David Beckham and the King swap fashion tips.