Mark Lundy has been denied parole today after serving his minimum term of 20 years for the August 2000 murders of his wife Christine and daughter Amber in Palmerston North.

At Tongariro Prison today he told the Parole Board he maintained his innocence. Lundy was convicted in 2002 and after those convictions were quashed by the Privy Council at a 2015 retrial.

Our Manawatū reporter Jimmy Ellingham joins Lisa Owen to discuss the details.

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Dr Gaurav Sharma has made his future with the Labour party difficult, according to one senior Cabinet minister.

The Hamilton West MP will likely be expelled at a caucus meeting on Tuesday, after making further allegations against the Prime Minister and the party.

But today RNZ spoke to a number of minister who reject his claims. Here's Giles Dexter.

Foul weather is causing extensive damage in parts of the motu.

Hundred of homes have been evacuated in Nelson. Sodden hills have given way and the Maitai river bursting its banks has caused significant damage.

Nelson mayor Rachel Reese talks to Lisa Owen.

The weather in Nelson yesterday went from bad to worse, to unbelievable, in the course of 15 minutes - that's the description from the Nelson-Tasman Civil Defence chief.

Over 400 homes have been evacuated so far and residents are being warned that some may never get to return.

Kirsty Frame and cameraman Angus Dreaver have been out an about in Nelson.

Veteran America's Cup campaigner Sir Michael Fay has resigned from the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron, in protest at the Cup's defence going offshore. He talks to Lisa Owen.

The Human Rights Commission has launched a new service today for people who believe they have experienced conversion practices, six months after the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act passed.

The Commission is offering a free, confidential and impartial dispute resolution process for survivors.

A small group of those who helped put together the response team met to celebrate today's launch.

Our reporter Samuel Rillstone was there.

Waka Kotahi representatives were a no-show at a hui to try and resolve an occupation at its Mt Messenger Bypass site in North Taranaki today.

About 20 protesters broke through security fencing five days ago and have set up camp at the summit, erecting tents and a kitchen.

Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to visit.

The fate of a walking and cycle lane trial on Auckland's harbour bridge is still hanging in the balance following a Waka Kotahi board meeting.

The cycling group Movement threatened legal action against the transport agency after it pulled the handbrake on a walking and biking lane trial over the bridge - unless Waka Kotahi agreed to reconsider the decision and get independent advice.

It's been hotly debated for years; first there was the Skypath proposal, it was ditched and then came plans for a stand alone walking and bike bridge - that was dumped too.

In December last year Waka Kotahi ruled out a trial for walkers and cyclists on the Harbour Bridge despite the Transport Minister repeatedly asking for one - among the reason's safety concerns.

Waka Kotahi was expected to revisit the issue today but is yet to reveal its decision. Bevan Woodward from Movement talks to Lisa Owen.

On Tuesday we heard what cyclists had to say about Auckland Council's Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway.

On Wednesday we asked motorists what it's going to take to get them out of their cars. The TERP aims to get people walking, biking or using public transport if their trip is less than six kilometres.

Reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator Nick Monro spoke to commuters in morning rush hour traffic.