The Government is introducing tougher penalties for boy racers and other, what Chris Bishop called, "idiot drivers".

The changes include a crushed or forfeited car for fleeing drivers, boy racers, and those taking part in intimidating convoys.

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The Government is cracking down on illegal drugs entering the country, starting with Customs.

Customs will get an additional $35 million to help combat the rising rate of organised crime groups bringing illicit drugs into the country.

It will provide Customs with the funding needed for 60 more roles.

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Anthony Albanese's Labor government had a landslide victory overnight, marking the first re-election in Australia since 2004.

It's seen a mix of reactions, with some analysts even saying Albanese has Donald Trump to thank for his win.

Australia correspondent Sam Emery joins with the latest.

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The Government has announce $2 billion from the upcoming Budget has been set aside for new Defence Force helicopters, alongside an additional $957 million in funding.

The current Seasprite helicopters were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and were overdue replacement.

The announcement is part of a bigger plan to improve Defence capabilities.

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Physician associates will soon be a regulated profession working in primary care and hospitals.

These are health professionals who have been trained overseas, who have the function of a GP but have to work under the supervision of a doctor.

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The Government has set aside $68.5 million for an interest free EV charger loan scheme.

The private sector will be able to apply for a loan to increase the number of chargers in New Zealand.

It's committed to 10,000 public chargers by 2030, up from around 1,400 currently available.

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Almost all of our local government representatives have had a public persona before they went forward for the role.

Is that really all it takes?

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Christopher Luxon had a spree of phone calls with world leaders this week regarding the ongoing U.S. trade war, but Winston Peters says he should have been consulted beforehand.

Political commentator Peter Dunne says the Prime Minister was completely in his right to make calls without speaking to the Foreign Minister first.

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