News in 90 Seconds October 27

Greens blast 'backing the gangs' election billboard ads

Swarbrick called the ads an "entirely new low" and called on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to condemn the "despicable downgrading of democracy".

Calls for more fines to deter drivers from using phones behind the wheel

Since 2023, police have issued infringement notices for more than 50,000 people each year.

Otago man fills farmland with sprawling kauri forest – by hand

It's likely to be the largest hand-planted New Zealand kauri forest in existence.

Te Tai Tonga: Cuts to targeted health initiatives hit Māori where it hurts

In an electorate where many of our future doctors are trained, voters want to see more action to improve Māori health.