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Helicopter crews film thick flames and black smoke from a Wairau Valley business on Auckland's North Shore.
Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / Supplied
A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of the American student who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop on St Johns Rd over the weekend. Video / Dean Purcell
Taupō’s Louisa Redward plummeted down a cliff from a rope swing in Taupō’s Spa Thermal Park earlier this month.
Minister of Transport Chris Bishop speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald
Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams, Winston Peters under sportlight after media comments and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest.
100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.
Reporter Finlay is flipping out with Azaria Tai, an 8-year-old gymnast who has already conquered the region. Up next, the world!
Police have closed half of Bowen Street in Wellington after a chemical-related incident . Video / Azaria Howell
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
A special mass at St Patrick's cathedral was held to remember the passing of Pope Francis. Attendees gathered to pay their respects and celebrate his contributions to the church.
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak to media at the scene on St Johns Road.
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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