6137 new community cases of COVID-19 were reported on Thursday, and one person has died with the virus. Video / Jed Bradley / Mark Mitchell / George Heard / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell

New Zealand moves closer to Phase 3 of the government's Omicron response, with a record 3297 new community cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday. Video / George Heard / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig

Community initiative to make Whanganui road more people-friendly in the short term.

Dame Tariana Turia made bizarre 'Hitler' claims about Jacinda Ardern in an RNZ interview. Audio / RNZ

Cyclone Dovi packed a punch across many parts of New Zealand today, with howling gales and heavy rain causing widespread damage. Video / NZ Herald

Lads and dads fundraising for Starship Children's Hospital with a live gig this Saturday.

WeatherWatch head forecaster Phil Duncan tells us what to expect from Cyclone Dovi. Video / NZ Herald

Whanganui Zine Fest to put DIY publishing on show.

Titewhai Harawira, the matriarch - mother of eight children, 70 mokopuna and 25 great-great-grandchildren - has spent a lifetime fighting for Māori rights, women’s rights and social justice. Video / Maori Television

The Ministry of Health has urged people to take precautions as many prepare to travel for the long weekend. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Getty

The Government is reopening the border, starting on February 27 for Kiwis coming from Australia. Video / Getty / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig

The government has announced that people can now get their COVID-19 booster only three months after their second jab, in a bid to stay ahead of Omicron. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig

Health experts expect to see a surge in cases of COVID-19's Omicron variant in New Zealand this week. Video / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Getty

There were 91 new community cases of COVID-19 on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Jed Bradley / Supplied

Craig Andrew Madsen has created a mini time lapse after taking a photo of Mt Ruapehu every morning. Background track done by Puoro Jerome. Video / Supplied

Whanganui Council's Heritage Grant Fund helping to spruce up town.

Residents took to social media to talk about the explosion and the orange glow that lit up the sky. Video by Alison Palmer and taken from No. 2 Line.

Director General of the Ministry of Health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield spoke to Tim Dower about booster jabs and the looming Omicron variant. Video / Newstalk ZB

Aid efforts are continuing as the Kingdom of Tonga recovers from the recent volcanic eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai. The violent blast generated a Tsunami and blanketed the islands in volcanic ash. Video / Supplied

There were 18 new community cases of Covid-19 on Friday, and 43 caught at the border. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Getty Images

There were 28 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Thursday. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Getty

The Ministry of Health revealed that two more people have died with COVID-19. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / Getty

There were 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Monday. Video / AP / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton

Thousands of Kiwis will be hitting the roads but Waka Kotahi NZTA has a few tools and tips to help you avoid the jams and keep stress levels at bay. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell

The rich history of Jerusalem and french nun Suzanne Aubert.

MenoMe is exporting menopause-symptom supplements to Australia.

New Zealand has reached a major milestone, with 90% of all eligible people fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Jed Bradley / Alex Burton / Getty

A washout caused a train to derail in the Rangitīkei District last night. Video / Bevan Conley

Pay It Forward Christmas at Castlecliff Cafe in Whanganui.