A cyclist has walked away with just a few bruises after a frightening crash in Wellington when a car turned across his lane.

A rescue operation is under way after a man fell overboard on a ferry heading from Waiheke Island to Auckland this morning.

Tory Whanau bows out of mayoral race, figures reveal key factors contributing to homelessness and the inquest into Juliana Herrera’s murder continues.

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Reporter Aaliyah-Jai interviews Hone Hillman, a 9-year-old with cancer, as he organises a garage sale to fund a trip to see his cuzzies. Video / Kea Kids News

MetService National Weather Update: April 28 - April 29. Video / MetService

Four people were seen running away from the area after a suspicious fire broke out at Just Funerals, Māngere Bridge. Video / NZ Herald / Cameron Pitney

Police pulled their Tasers and rifles on a man at Woolworths Quay St after he allegedly brought a fake gun onto a bus on Saturday.

A suspect in a Vancouver car-ramming attack that killed eleven acted deliberately and had mental health issues, police said. Video / AFP

Vancouver mourns after a deadly festival tragedy, the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope, and not all principals are convinced by the Government's teaching mandates.

Two different fires have marred Māngere Mountain in the past few months! Reporter Kaitoa heads to a Love Your Maunga event, bringing people together to support Te Pane o Mataoho.

Police will conduct an audit, assessing applicants over a six-month period. Video / Alex Burton, Alyse Wright

Fire and Emergency crews from South Auckland stations have attended an unexplained fire at a Funeral home in Mangere overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Flooding on Ross Rd in Parua Bay, Whangārei. Video / Kathy Wallace

Kerikeri River at full spate after wet weather. Video / Ian Johnston

The US is considering a 'harder' approach to Russia. Pope Francis' funeral sees thousands gather at Vatican City. Massive explosion at major Iranian port. Video / NZ Herald

Diagnosed at 45 with stage 4 cancer, Jackie Robertson wants earlier bowel screening — and a better chance for others. Video \ Jason Dorday

Now based in Las Vegas, Kiwi comic Sam Wills is heading home for a special anniversary show.

Two firefighters had to be rescued last night after their aerial unit broke down, stranding them above the flames in a cloud of heavy smoke.

A man has been critically injured following a stabbing on Coburg St in Henderson Valley. Video / NZ Herald

Thousands have gathered for Anzac Day services around the country as Kiwis remember our fallen servicemen and women. Video / Cherie Howie / NZ Herald

Coverage of the dawn service for Anzac Day live from. Wellington. Video / TVNZ

Don’t bin those fabric scraps, Rover’s birthday is coming up! Reporter Milla is at Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre, where upcycling workshops teach kids to make cool stuff.

The company's brand ambassador is former Bachelor NZ star Art Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Carson Bluck

Helicopter crews film thick flames and black smoke from a Wairau Valley business on Auckland's North Shore.

Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / Supplied

A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of the American student who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop on St Johns Rd over the weekend. Video / Dean Purcell

Taupō’s Louisa Redward plummeted down a cliff from a rope swing in Taupō’s Spa Thermal Park earlier this month.

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald