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Reader video: Hailstorm whites out Dannemora school

nzherald.co.nz reader, Monita Kumar, sent us this video of hail-covered ground at Baverstock Oaks Primary School in Dannemora, after a rare hailstorm hit suburbs across Auckland, this afternoon.

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Aftermath of Hamilton House Fire

Video displays the aftermath of the Lyon Street, Hamilton house fire.

Helicopter airlifts stranded kayaker at Huka Falls

A Helicopter has airlifted a stranded women after she fell out of her kayak at Huka falls. Source - Rosie Cronin

All Blacks Coach on new players and the Northern Tour

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen comments on selections for the upcoming Northern Tour, commenting on new players Matt Duffie and Asafo Aumua. Video by Brett Phibbs.

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Doesn't get anymore embarrassing than this!

Martin Guptill opens up on the pressures of the game.