By air, road or sea - WeatherWatch.co.nz has you covered for getting away this long weekend.
Police have closed half of Bowen Street in Wellington after a chemical-related incident . Video / Azaria Howell
Nienke and Chris Middleton speak outside Chrischruch District Court after the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Olympian Olivia Podmore. Video / George Heard
Christopher Luxon has toured an army base in the west of England with UK counterpart Sir Keir Starmer ahead of talks in Downing Street. Video / Video Elephant
Muzza’s Pies, a Mt Albert pie shop, is shaking up the menu with a playful new addition that’s got tails wagging – “Cat Flavoured Dog Pies”. Video / Muzza's Pies
Privileges Committee members Judith Collins and Winston Peters react to three Te Pāti Māori MPs missing another appearance before the committee. Video / Adam Pearse
Northland Expressway announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK, NZ's economic recovery expected to be gradual and uneven and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities.
Dr Erik Monasterio spoke at the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore in Christchurch District Court on April 22, 2025.
MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26. Video / MetService
The world has gathered in mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.
Proceedings in motion after Pope's death, a monthly snapshot not representative of police recruitment and concern of decline in teacher numbers.
A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.
Reporter Penelope is at the Lost Dog Disco, a spectacular light and sound installation for people and their favourite four-legged friends to rock out.
A West Auckland family is reeling after a fire tore through their Henderson home on Sunday night, leaving them homeless - and uninsured. Video / Supplied
The Kiwi journalist was out for dinner with her fiancé and friends on Saturday when her car was sideswiped. Video / @wilshrimpton
Reporter Tom is at the Beach Hop with drifting legend Fanga Dan and Carter, a lucky local fan who gets to go for a fang.
Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues to hit New Zealand. Frustration over alert systems in Auckland. Russia announces unexpected Easter truce with Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald
Police are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ Herald
Car on its side on Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied
Footage of young men making light of bad weather, outside Westcity Mall, Henderson. Video / Supplied
Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm. Video / Leo Kelly
Auckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.
A Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ Herald
MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetService
In a social media post today, the company said seven vehicles were probably written off as a result of last night's flooding. Video / Paeroa Towing
Hair feeling curlier than usual? You can thank the tropical air being ushered in by the remnants of Cyclone Tam! Video / NIWA
SH25 near Coromandel is closed due to severe flooding. Video / Supplied
The crane truck - and driver - were stranded over a 10-metre gully when Mike Mitchell and his dog Odin came to the rescue. Video / Supplied
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