"Audacious thieves" is how police are describing those who have stolen an Auckland couple's treasured bonsai collection from their Mt Albert home in two seperate incidents. Police are appealing to public for help to find the miniature trees. Theft of bonsai specimans is becoming more common according to Auckland Bonsai Society President Matt Hutson.

Stalking is a problem in New Zealand not often talked about and it is usually related to domestic or custody issues. Statistics on stalking are not collected and there is no charge for stalking - instead it comes under harrassment. Darren Morton is a security expert specialising in stalking resolutions and protection and he says the law is not sufficient to deal with the torment and hurt stalking causes..... its much more serious than a merely being a nuisance. He says there are people all around the country who know they are being stalked and dont know how to make it stop.

Another National Party Leader ousted in the ongoing play for leadership. Judith Collins has lost the top job, following a shambolic day for the party. The vote of no confidence came after Ms Collins demoted former leader Simon Bridges late last night, when she says she became aware of serious accusations of misconduct dating back several years. Shane Reti is the interim leader before the caucus selects a replacement next Tuesday. Bridget Burke wraps todays extraordinary events

Hayden looks at Barry Soper's run-in with the Prime Minister at Monday's post-cabinet press conference; COVID-19 misinformation in the local media; Opinion pieces that need more fact-checking and a new podcast from Stuff which highlights the way the justice system fails women.

The rest of the country may be counting down the days until Christmas celebrations, but this year Dunedin is opting for a quiet one. Dunedin City Council community services manager, Simon Pickford says some families are planning to do Christmas 2021 online.

The Government has been criticised for pushing through legislation to assist the new traffic light system which National says has avoided normal levels of scrutiny. Chris Bishop believes the new law alienates those who are not vaccinated and don't want to be.

Today the Government announced from mid-January, all fully vaccinated New Zealanders travelling from Australia can skip MIQ and self-isolate for seven days. Martin Newell is in Melbourne and joins Karyn to share his relief and excitement.

Pressure is mounting on tennis associations around the world to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley has been keeping a close eye on the story but has concerns not all is as it seems.

Last night we spoke to business owner Adam Blackwell about a development catering to a soon-to-be-completed cycle trail in Wairarapa that he has decided to abandon. South Wairarapa mayor, Alex Beijen explains the council's position.

A mission to get Ngati Porou vaccinated in remote communities on the East Cape has had a disappointing start. We spoke to orthapaedic surgeon Chris Hoffman a couple of weeks ago, who flew one of the aircraft and tonight pilot and mission co-ordinator Mahanga Maru says they'll be back out there in three weeks' time.