Brian Tamaki makes a brief statement alongside Ford O’Connor and his wife Eden O’Connor outside the Auckland District Court. Video / Jason Oxenham

The Government is looking at a $2.2 billion 4km tunnel underneath the city.

Vapes, essential oils and cleaning products are all linked with hospitalisations of kids.

Efforts are underway from Australian Police to get to the bottom of the tragedy.

Police work to get to the bottom of tragic Sydney mall stabbings, why a mega tunnel could be built in Wellington and Iran-Israel relations go from bad to worse in the lates.

Rough sleeper Jason Poutai has a message he wants Whangārei District Council to hear. Video / Michael Cunningham

Waikowhai Intermediate is setting the stage on fire once again with Waifest, an annual dance performance showcasing some of New Zealand’s finest. Video / Kea Kids

Six dead in Bondi stabbing. Iran to retaliate after Embassy bombed by Israel in Syria. Kiwirail to begin repairs on damaged South Island bridge.

Jenni-Lee Reardon has been considering getting her moko kauae for some time and has it booked in for May. She tells journalist Catherine Sylvester her story. Video / Alex Cairns

The ACT Party leader spoke to the Bay of Plenty Times on Thursday.

Emirates Team New Zealand have taken their new AC75 out for its maiden voyage in Auckland. Video / Emirates Team New Zealand

More and more businesses are choosing to refuse cash. Video / NZ Herald / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark Mitchell / Getty

The anticipated king tide has struck Auckland's coasts this morning, as an ongoing threat of flooding continues through the day. Video / Aja Lethaby

Two ambulances and a rapid-response vehicle were sent to Westmere, Auckland. Video / Michael Craig / Supplied

Excessive alcohol consumption is putting immense pressure on our hospital EDs. Video / NZ Herald / Getty

Orange rain and wind warnings remain in place in many parts of the country. Video / NZ Herald

PM Chris Luxon speaks to media

Rotorua Action Sports Charitable Trust chairman Ryan Gray speaks about the potential exclusion of a new skatepark from the Long-Term Plan.

The EWB Zeiss Telescope reopens following a challenging period marked by an act of theft last year. Video / Michael Craig

MetService Severe Weather: Thursday 11th of April - April 15th. Video / Metservice

Former heavyweight kickboxer and Muay Thai champ Jason Suttie is encouraging people not to park in disabled carpark spots because people need them. Video / Jason Suttie

Corren Awheto talks about graduating top of the class. Video / Hamish Williams

One house is at risk as firefighters battle a scrub fire near Helensville. Video / NZ Herald

Goalkeeper William Tonning wants his 17,000km journey from Denmark to Napier City Rovers to be a successful one. Video / Neil Reid

Concerns over the state of New Zealand's news media, landslides on the West Coast, and police consider ways to discourage boy racers in Upper Hutt. Video / NZ Herald

Kids across the country are concerned about their future, and they’re not gonna be quiet about it! Video / Kea Kids News