The Mangawhai tornado damaged 50 homes and today marks two years since the Auckland Anniversary Day floods. Video / NZ Herald

Tornado wreaks havoc in Mangawhai. Property market turnaround predicted. Northland tourism booms with road reopening. Video / NZ Herald

Five hour standoff in Auckland culminates in arrest. Hopes for fire relief in LA. Fire season declared in Otago. Video / NZ Herald

Figures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.

The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Strong wind predictions cause more fire concerns for Los Angeles and firefighters are expected to be battling Coromandel vegetation fire for several days. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Donald Trump has been sentenced without penalty in the New York hush money case and wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ Herald

Te Pāti Māori calls for deadline extension for Treaty Principles Bill submissions and Canada's Liberal Party in need of new leader following Justin Trudeau's resignation.

Russia avoids responsibility for downed plane in Azerbaijan. Crowds flock to Northern Bass, Rhythm and Vines. Road toll rises. Video | NZ Herald

Fatal car-related incident in Napier. Australian yacht race continues following two deaths. Search and Rescuers home after Vanuatu quake. Video | NZ Herald

Search for man who swam from police and strong winds could close lanes on the Harbour Bridge today. Video / NZ Herald

Death toll rises after German Christmas market attack. Kiwis return home after Vanuatu quakes. A warning for online shoppers at Christmastime. Video / NZ Herald

Consumer spending outlook on the rise for 2025. Police monitoring after gang tangi. South Korean lawmakers vote to impeach President. Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi jihadi Mark John Taylor has been charged under the Terrorism Suppression Act and the Deputy Police Commissioner is under investigation. Video / NZ Herald

Cultural issues within Fire and Emergency NZ have been addressed and the Government has announced its plan for replacement ferries to begin service in 2029. Video / NZ Herald

The Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald

The Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ Herald

The search for three missing climbers on Aoraki/Mt Cook remains on hold and Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction following an incident at a Cup Day party last year.

40,000 chickens with bird flu to be culled on Otago egg farm, weather conditions hinder search for three missing climbers and healthcare workers on strike. Video / NZ Herald

Labour to vote on policy today at party conference. Concerns over new social housing settings. House prices rise for first time in seven months. Video | NZ Herald

Misinformation surrounding Covid 19 vaccine, Aussie social media ban for under 16s and Adrian Orr is a no-show post OCR decision.

Inquiry into the Covid-19 response, fatal Waikato crash and 45 years since Air NZ Erebus crash.

Israeli strikes Lebanese capital, official cash rate decision due today, a drop in worker mental health scores and Former MP Nikki Kaye has died.

Police enforce new gang patch ban. Serious crash in Ōpōtiki. Tourists on edge in Laos after poisoning. Video / NZ Herald

Six people have now been confirmed to have died in Laos from methanol poisoning, tensions flare at the Colt 29 Climate Summit. A new study shows fishing prompts happiness.

The justice minister hopes the gang patch ban will eventually cut down on overall crime, new top cop says he's open to looking into bodycams for the country's police officers.

Anticipation as the Hikoi arrives at parliament, Struggles for Kiwi job seekers and 61% drop in ram raids.

Hīkoi heads for Parliament, leaders meet at Apec summit and Russian missiles put Poland and Hungary on edge.

Christopher Luxon meets with Xi Jinpeng at APEC Summit. Hīkoi to arrive in Porirua today. Brian Tamaki faces police action over march. Video / NZ Herald