The US Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs offices in Auckland were vandalised by pro Palestinian protesters today. Tamaki for Palestine splashed red paint on the buildings and tagged them with the words "ceasefire now." It says the paint represents the thousands of Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza. However Jewish representatives say the act was pointless, and went too far. Jordan Dunn has the story.

Few people report their own murder, but that's exactly what Dave Davan did as he lay dying in hospital. Two years on, friends and family still hope someone will be held to account for the death of the hard-case, hard-working Northland farmer. Reporter Peter de Graaf has more.

The good news is fruit salad and vegetable stir fry got a little cheaper last month, according to the latest Stats NZ figures. Fruit and vege prices fell 3.4 percent from September to October. But you're still paying more than you were a year ago. LeaderBrand grows and supplies broccoli, iceberg lettuce, corn, asparagus, squash, and is one of the largest growers of bagged salads and spinach in the country. And some of that produce has taken the biggest dip in prices. Leaderbrand CEO Richard Burke speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341086031112

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341084080112

Some students with covid are still turning up to sit their NCEA exams. But the Auckland Secondary Principals Association is predicting illnesses will mean a lot more so called derived grades, based on previous exams results because sick students are a no show. There's no mandatory isolation for covid anymore, just a recommendation to stay out of circulation for five days. So what are you supposed to do when you test positive in the lead up or worse still on exam day? Auckland Secondary Principals Association president Greg Pierce speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341084883112

There was good news and bad news for New Zealand Rugby today. Numbers reveal that while female participation is up across players, coaches and referees, junior male numbers continue to drop. Sports reporter Jonty Dine joins Lisa Owen in studio [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341082890112

A Marokopa man who has evaded police for almost two years has surfaced again this time trying to smash into a general store about an hour away from his old home, with one of his children helping him, according to police. Tom Phillips went missing with his three children Ember, Jayda and Maverick in December 2021. The last time he surfaced, Phillips and another petite person were linked to the armed robbery of Te Kuiti bank; he was also spotted getting supplies at two hardware stores using a stolen ute. Tom Philips has since been charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding and unlawfully possessing a firearm. Now police have released security footage allegedly of Philips with his face completely covered, along with what appears to be a child also disguised. They're trying to smash their way into the Piopio store. Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders describes how things unfolded. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341084750112

Christopher Luxon and David Seymour are in Wellington - but where is Winston Peters? Talks to form a government continued in the capital today - but without one of the major players. Despite New Zealand First's caucus having all gathered together, Mr Peters was so far a no-show. Here's our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch.

State Highway One, the main route in and out of Northland could be completely closed at the Brynderwyns for months for maintenance, starving the region of much needed visitors and income. A group of local businesses has already described the state of the roads in the region as an "economic barricade" to its potential. This will be an actual barricade on State Highway One. Waka Kotahi's board will make a decision on the recommended recovery and rebuild work this month but the agency is already planning detours and says it will work around key dates like Waitangi and Easter. Independent research released last month puts the cost of closures on the Brynderwyns at tens of millions of dollars. North Power chief executive, Andrew McLeod, speaks to Lisa Owen. In a statement Waka Kotahi says confirmed detour routes and closure dates will be advised next month following usual internal processes and approvals. It says it will engage with partners, stakeholders and the community to ensure the work is carefully planned to minimise disruptions as much as possible. A business case for long term resilience options is still being considered, alongside the proposed recovery and rebuild works. As this is unfunded, long term resilience options will follow our standard business case processes. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341082285112

Officials are working around the clock to evacuate nine New Zealanders who remain in Gaza tonight. 11 Kiwis and their families were able to get out of the enclave overnight and are currently being supported by the New Zealand Embassey in Cairo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it's working with New Zealand Defence Force to help those still in the region and is also urging all New Zealanders to register on the SafeTravel website. Meanwhile hospitals in Gaza continue to come under relentless bombardment as the Israel-Hamas war rages on. Hospital staff are working in dire conditions, with electricity and medical supplies either out or running low. The buildings that are still operating are now packed with residents trying to get shelter. Simon Eccleshall, from doctors without borders speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341030916112