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MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th - 28th of June

MetService Severe Weather Warning: 27th - 28th of June. Video / MetService

Resident in Auckland's West Harbour describes reported tornado

"lt just came and [was] gone within 30 seconds." Video / Jason Dorday

Helicopter footage shows extent of flooding in Havelock, Marlborough

Rescue helicopter crew reveals extent of flooding damage in Marlborough's Havelock area. Video / GCH Aviation

Tornado strikes Auckland causing building to collapse

Assistant Commander of Fire and Emergency NZ Dave Hatton describes the scene after a small tornado hit Avondale, Auckland. Video / Supplied, Alyse Wright

Street light slams down just metres in front of man's car

Chaitanya Nerkar says he is "lucky to be alive" after the incident in Avondale.

Flooding Motueka River as seen from the Motueka Bridge

The flooded Motueka River as seen from the Motueka Bridge connecting Motueka and Riwaka this morning. Video / Paul Jones

Flooding in Brightwater, south of Nelson, early this morning

Resident Daniel Logan captured footage of flooding in Telenius Rd in Brightwater, south of Nelson, early this morning.

Fire crews have been clearing the scene after wind lifted a roof in Avondale

Fire crews are cleaning the scene following a strong gust of wind, Great North Rd Avondale

Cardrona to become NZ's largest ski field

Laura Hedley General Manager of Cardrona and Treble Cone on Cardrona becoming NZ's largest ski field.

Local state of emergency for Marlborough and evacuations taking place

Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor talks to Ryan Bridge as local state of emergency is in place and evacuations are taking place. Video / Herald NOW

A very cautionary kitchen tale

Auckland chef Phil Clark nearly lost his thumb after a minor cut led to a life-threatening case of blood poisoning. Video \ Jason Dorday

MPs pay tribute, and housing likely to give some a ‘golden opportunity’ | NZ Herald Afternoon Update

MPs pay tribute to Moana Natasha Kemp, and housing is likely to give some people a ‘golden opportunity’.

Orca dies in shallows at Christchurch beach

An orca has died in the shallows of Waimairi Beach, Christchurch this afternoon. DoC staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene. Video / DoC

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 7: Back Centre Stage

In a state of the art, purpose-designed building, the Christchurch Court Theatre has returned to the heart of the city. Video / Frank Film

Cars' bonnets obliterated after crash on South Auckland highway

A two-car crash has closed Karaka Rd, State Highway 22, and one person has been critically injured.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: June 26-28

MetService Severe Weather Warning: June 26-28. Video / MetService

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp dies aged 50

The Tāmaki Makaurau electorate MP and former Manurewa Marae chief executive died following kidney disease. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: MPs pay tribute to Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp

MPs pay tribute to Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp