The next couple of days look hot over the North Island, especially in the east. Meanwhile a cold front is moving up the country over the weekend.
The fire took hold last night in the South Taranaki township, destroying the hotel. Video / Supplied
n one season the AFC has grown from an idea to an entertainment empire. This episode takes you inside the organisation that took fandom to another level.
Fortress 40 – a powerful documentary on Tauranga Boys' College prefects tackling a 40-hour endurance challenge for men’s mental health.
Minister Shane Jones is encouraging applications to his $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund to help with the Chatham Islands' many challenges. Video / Cameron Pitney
He remembers the first computer at the school, he's older than most of the buildings, and he still gets joy from that moment the 'penny drops' for students.
Strong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ Herald
Emergency services could be seen attending after a truck fell on its side near Kaiwaka. Video / Supplied
New footage shows an in-depth look at the proposed Auckland Arena.
The Kiwi radio broadcaster, who is currently on maternity leave, said she gave birth within minutes of arriving to hospital. Video / The Hits
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, Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom and most state schools running at capacity or above.
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.
Stephen Hoyle opens up on the pride of now calling himself a Kiwi and the strong bonds that bought him back to Napier. Video / Neil Reid
Auckland’s Easter Show organisers are pushing on with this year’s event, despite wet and windy conditions being forecast. Video / Corey Fleming
Strong winds hit Ōrewa and Ōnetangi beaches as Cyclone Tam intensifies. Video/ Sylvie Whinray, Sarah de Croy
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 is heading towards New Zealand, bringing 100km/h winds to Auckland, Northland and the Coromandel. Video / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Metservice
Tropical Cyclone Tam is expected to be reclassified as an ex-tropical cyclone as it reaches cooler waters. Video / Karina Cooper
The councillor and mayoral hopeful has been criticised for missing a 'vital' meeting.
Video shows elephants huddling protectively around their young at San Diego Zoo Safari Park during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.
Simeon Brown is set to make a health infrastructure announcement live from Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
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.
Nominations are now open for this year's Viva Beauty Awards 2025.
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.
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.
Douglas Martin, who was convicted of filming up girls' skirts in 2013, was an elder in a controversial religious movement under FBI investigation.
MetService has issued its latest Severe Weather Warnings ahead of the big storm. Video / MetService
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 speaks on the impacts of United States tariffs on China. Video / Newstalk ZB
Erica Stanford is set to make a school property announcement in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
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.
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.
Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Road in Mt Eden. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland Normal Intermediate student Aila Tuiali’i and Principal Jason Pocock discuss why many young girls drop out of sport in their early teens.
Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louise Upston speak to the media at the SkyCity Convention Centre.
MetService Severe Weather Update: April 14th. Video / MetService
One person is dead after a car crashed into a pole in Pt Chevalier, Auckland, this morning. Video / Michael Craig
The developer is building 111 apartments in one of its largest projects. This shows progress by last November. Video / supplied
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.