Many were last night being put up in motels and some people who own holiday homes were likely still unaware if their property was one of the few to survive the devastation. Video / ODT / Gary Kircher / Omarama Gazette

PM Jacinda Ardern and Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare comment on the Lake Ohau fires that have destroyed dozens of homes. Video / Dean Purcell

Christchurch locals say chilly ocean dip a 'great start to the day'. Video / Logan Church

Residents of Earlham St in Christchurch are sick of their broken, pothole-ridden, flood-prone, "third world" road - and the city council's apparent refusal to permanently fix it. Video / Logan Church

National leader Judith Collins unveils $105 million tourism promise in Rotorua.

Both major parties have promised to repeal and replace the RMA during the next term.

Minibeasts Behind the Scenes: Wellington's Zoo's new experience. Video / Mark Mitchell

Thousands apply for $300m fund to fix Christchurch homes with botched earthquake repairs. Video / Logan Church

Faytarina Tepulolo has been juggling study and being a full-time mum with the HeyFuture course which has given her the confidence and opportunity to get a full time job. Video / Peter Meecham

While locals and visitors enjoyed a winter wonderland in Queenstown today some motorists and flights became stuck in heavy snow. Video / James Allan

Kelly Tarlton's Penguin keeper Kiara Lehnert at work. These school holidays kids can come to Kelly Tarlton's and become budding penguin keepers. Video / Dean Purcell

Westside actress Lily Powell does her first sex scene with her boyfriend's best friend. Video / Greg Bowker

The sun will come out on Sunday, ya just gotta hang on until ... 7.02am.

Abuse in state care witness Leonie McInroe describes her 'nine grueling and fraught years' fighting for compensation. Video / Supplied

A man who was physically assaulted and sexually abused while in state care has called the process of seeking redress 'disgusting.' Video / Abuse in Care Royal Commission

PM Jacinda Ardern unveils memorial plaque in Christchurch to honour Al Noor Mosque victims. Video / Logan Church

The Herald was given an exclusive tour of the Christ Church Cathedral site as work to stabalise the quake-damaged building continues. Video / Logan Church

Keith Wiffin gives his account of abuse in state care, the pipeline from boys homes to prisons, and the struggle for redress from the Crown. Video / Abuse in Care Royal Commission

Joan Bellingham was placed in hospital care for over twelve years and was subjected to extreme electroconvulsive therapy for being a lesbian. Video / Abuse in Care Royal Commission

PM Jacinda Ardern packed food boxes and spoke to the media with Buttabean Motivation in South Auckland. Video / Jason Walls

The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry heard from survivors sharing their struggle for recognition. Video / Abuse in Care Royal Commission

There'll be no sitting on the big man's knee either.

First it was Covid, now a linchpin of Auckland's transport system will keep workers home.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff unveils Watercare's new water plant in Pukekohe East capable of supplying 25 million litres a day. Video / Dean Purcell

The Treasury's opening of the Government's books ahead of the election reveals a better picture of the economy right now than had initially been expected. Video / Mark Mitchell

Israel and Adesanya took questions about their upcoming title fight, Costa calling Adesanya the 'fastest man in the world.' Video / UFC

Ana Pahalu and Rachel Peterson talk about the opportunities afforded by the decision to reinstate the study assistance grant. Video / Peter Meecham