1. Auckland will move to COVID-19 alert level 2

2. Leaders debate NZ

3. Female teacher of the year nominees in a Russian region face embarrassment after footage was leaked of them enthusiastically touching a “phallic-like” glass trophy at a prize-giving contest.

4. Jacinda Ardern revealed she had a soft spot for the Marvel Comics character Deadpool

5. Mitre 10 Cup as All Blacks