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Jakob Pyatt was a Gisborne teenager who lost his battle with cancer. the 15-year-old decided to write about his journey through a series called Jakob's Dictionary, featured on Gisborne Herald's youth page, I Am Youth”. You can find his other letters here: http://gisborneherald.co.nz/iamyouth/2037525-135/jakobs-dictionary-entry-two-relief http://gisborneherald.co.nz/iamyouth/2028050-135/ded-i-ca-

Heavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBD

Heavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBD

Strong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ Herald

Truck on its side near Kaiwaka

Truck on its side near Kaiwaka

Emergency services could be seen attending after a truck fell on its side near Kaiwaka. Video / Supplied

Auckland Arena pitches for Western Springs’ new stadium

Auckland Arena pitches for Western Springs’ new stadium

New footage shows an in-depth look at the proposed Auckland Arena.

The Hits' PJ Harding shares wild story of second child’s birth live on air

The Hits' PJ Harding shares wild story of second child’s birth live on air

The Kiwi radio broadcaster, who is currently on maternity leave, said she gave birth within minutes of arriving to hospital. Video / The Hits

Ngāti Toa holds first citizens’ assembly

Ngāti Toa holds first citizens’ assembly

One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions. Video / Isaac Te Reina

Wind and swell batter Northland

Wind and swell batter Northland

Helena Bay, northeast of central Whangārei, is battered by large swells, winds and high tides on Thursday. Video / Denise Piper

Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam update

Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam update

Fire and Emergency is responding to concerns about a roof lifting off a home on Beach Road in Campbells Bay as Cyclone Tam hits the North Island.

Worst weather yet to come and Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom | NZ Herald News Update

Worst weather yet to come and Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom | NZ Herald News Update

Worst weather yet to come, Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom and most state schools running at capacity or above.

Kea Kids News: Bunnies laying chocolate eggs? Isn’t that weird?

Kea Kids News: Bunnies laying chocolate eggs? Isn’t that weird?

Reporter Filoialii hops back in time, to discover the secret history of the Easter Bunny, and how other favourite Easter traditions evolved through the years and across the world.

Cyclone Tam: Strong winds hit Auckland beaches

Cyclone Tam: Strong winds hit Auckland beaches

Strong winds hit Ōrewa and Ōnetangi beaches as Cyclone Tam intensifies. Video/ Sylvie Whinray, Sarah de Croy

Andrew Little in studio with Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills

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Andrew Little in studio with Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills

Former Labour Party leader Andrew Little has announced his candidacy for Wellington's Mayor. He joins Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills to discuss his plans in the job. Video / NewstalkZB

Tropical Cyclone Tam - Everything you need to know

Tropical Cyclone Tam - Everything you need to know

Tropical Cyclone Tam is heading towards New Zealand, bringing 100km/h winds to Auckland, Northland and the Coromandel. Video / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Metservice

Wet and windy weather at Ocean Beach, Whangarei Heads as Cyclone Tam approaches

Wet and windy weather at Ocean Beach, Whangarei Heads as Cyclone Tam approaches

Tropical Cyclone Tam is expected to be reclassified as an ex-tropical cyclone as it reaches cooler waters. Video / Karina Cooper

Ray Chung calls Tory Whanau 'full of s***'

Ray Chung calls Tory Whanau 'full of s***'

The councillor and mayoral hopeful has been criticised for missing a 'vital' meeting.

Elephant herd in Californian zoo reacts to earthquake to protect their young

Elephant herd in Californian zoo reacts to earthquake to protect their young

Video shows elephants huddling protectively around their young at San Diego Zoo Safari Park during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.

Simeon Brown health infrastructure announcement

Simeon Brown health infrastructure announcement

Simeon Brown is set to make a health infrastructure announcement live from Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Health NZ looking to avoid doctor's strike and heavy rain and winds inbound | NZ Herald News Update

Health NZ looking to avoid doctor's strike and heavy rain and winds inbound | NZ Herald News Update

Health NZ looking to avoid doctor's strike, heavy rain and wild winds in the North Island and signs of confidence returning to property market.

Viva Beauty Awards 2025

Viva Beauty Awards 2025

Nominations are now open for this year's Viva Beauty Awards 2025.

Supermarket shakeup

Supermarket shakeup

Grocery commissioner Pierre van Heerden doubles down on calls for a third big retailer and wholesaler to compete with Foodstuffs and Woolworths, speaking with BusinessDesk.

Kea Kids News: Up the Dale! Future All Blacks slip ‘n slide into a brand new season

Reporter Hayden is at the Silverdale Rugby Club Junior Muster, where players are tackling the new season with a massive obstacle course and fundraising for new gear.

Former assistant principal linked to religious group under FBI probe

Former assistant principal linked to religious group under FBI probe

Douglas Martin, who was convicted of filming up girls' skirts in 2013, was an elder in a controversial religious movement under FBI investigation.

Severe Weather Update: April 15th

Severe Weather Update: April 15th

MetService has issued its latest Severe Weather Warnings ahead of the big storm. Video / MetService

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

NZ Herald Live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is joined by Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Video / NZ Herald

Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray talks to Mike Hosking

Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray talks to Mike Hosking

Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray speaks on the impacts of United States tariffs on China. Video / Newstalk ZB

NZ Herald Live: School property announcement

NZ Herald Live: School property announcement

Erica Stanford is set to make a school property announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Tourism New Zealand and a faster way to detect cancer may have been found | NZ Herald News Update

Tourism New Zealand and a faster way to detect cancer may have been found | NZ Herald News Update

Tourism New Zealand campaign gets green light, a faster way to detect cancer may have been found and New Zealanders going overseas has shown its first sign of slowing down.

Kea Kids News: Minecraft goes IRL! Get inspired to hit the mines like Steve

Kea Kids News: Minecraft goes IRL! Get inspired to hit the mines like Steve

What does it take to do real life Minecraft? Reporter Theo heads to a Hokitika gold mine, where these Steves are sustainably sourcing and smelting their way to riches.

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Epsom house fire

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Epsom house fire

Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Road in Mt Eden. Video / NZ Herald

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Why do girls quit sports?

Why do girls quit sports?

Auckland Normal Intermediate student Aila Tuiali’i and Principal Jason Pocock discuss why many young girls drop out of sport in their early teens.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon makes tourism announcement

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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon makes tourism announcement

Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louise Upston speak to the media at the SkyCity Convention Centre.

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 14th

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 14th

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 14th. Video / MetService

One person dead in single-car crash in Pt Chevalier

One person dead in single-car crash in Pt Chevalier

One person is dead after a car crashed into a pole in Pt Chevalier, Auckland, this morning. Video / Michael Craig

Williams Corporation's Manchester Square project, Christchurch

Williams Corporation's Manchester Square project, Christchurch

The developer is building 111 apartments in one of its largest projects. This shows progress by last November. Video / supplied

How Rhys Darby uses comedy to navigate a chaotic world

How Rhys Darby uses comedy to navigate a chaotic world

Legendary Kiwi comic Rhys Darby, back in New Zealand with a new stand-up show, reflects on comedy’s role in chaos and why keeping it light still matters.

Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: GFC to Graham Norton – the story of Sauvignon Blanc

The GFC hit just one year into Invivo's wine venture. Now it’s earning millions in exports, with the help of celebrities. Video / Ben Dickens, Alyse Wright

Polkinghorne documentary released and major rail disruptions | NZ Herald News Update

Polkinghorne documentary released and major rail disruptions | NZ Herald News Update

Polkinghorne documentary released, major rail disruptions in Auckland and Wellington and full driving license test in question.

Student pilot “left in the dark” over complaint about instructor’s midair sexual advances

Student pilot “left in the dark” over complaint about instructor’s midair sexual advances

The ombudsman recommends CAA make an ex-gratia payment to Michelle Molloy due to the harm caused by the way her complaint was handled.

Ōrākei house fire: One seriously injured

Ōrākei house fire: One seriously injured

Firefighters have responded to a house fire in Ōrākei this morning, with one person taken to hospital in serious condition and another treated at the scene for injuries.

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