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Wynne Gray: TVNZ learns harsh lessons

Big ups to Jenny-May Clarkson for cutting to quick — she's not in PR.

Focus: Vector takes to the skies to end power outages

Lines company Vector has spent the day assessing the damage to Auckland’s lines from the air and warns some customers might not be reconnected until the weekend.

Focus: New Plymouth mayor slams oil exploration ban

New Plymouth District mayor Neil Holdom calls the decision to ban new offshore oil exploration permits a "kick in the guts" for the Taranaki economy.

Focus: Winds set to pick up and hamper clean-up efforts in Auckland tonight

NIWA predicting winds up to 80 kilometres per hour which it says could mean weakened trees and structures could be at risk.

35,000 powerless, power could still be out on Saturday for some

Hospitals and large commercial buildings are first priority.

Magician Dynamo to tour New Zealand

Off the back of his hugely popular TV show, Dynamo is coming to NZ to perform live.

Let Rosa dance

Dionne Christian talks to the organisers of social events and shows for all party people.

Exhausted family's powerless night caring for son with cancer

"It's hard to deal with from a parent's perspective."

Focus: Another front set to down more trees and powerlines on Thursday night

NIWA is warning Aucklanders to be wary of trees weakened by Tuesday night’s storm that could be bowled over and result in further outages tomorrow.

Focus: ‘Rockstar’ magician Dynamo ready to thrill

He’s one of the best-known magicians in the world and now Dynamo is in New Zealand to wow audiences with his extraordinary illusions - both small and very big.

Focus: NIWA responds to lack of weather warnings

Auckland is assessing the destruction after 140km/h winds battered the city, bringing trees crashing onto homes and roads and knocking down power poles.

How to make life easier when power is out

Get cash, avoid candles and call on your friends. It could be a long (dark) few days).

Tree ploughs through Auckland doctor's window

The 12m tree was ripped out of the ground as Auckland was battered by 140km/h winds.

Plea for patience: 79,500 properties still without power

Storm took power from 200,000 customers in less than 24 hours.

Focus: Widespread damage across Auckland after winds of up to 200km batter the city

More than 100 thousand homes and businesses have lost electricity and power company Vector says it may be several days before supply is restored in some parts of the city.

Focus: Who cares about the Commonwealth Games?

With New Zealand racking up an impressive medal count at this year's Commonwealth Games, it's good to be a Kiwi sports fan - but are people enthusiastic about the Games themselves?