One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions. Video / Isaac Te Reina

Helena Bay, northeast of central Whangārei, is battered by large swells, winds and high tides on Thursday. Video / Denise Piper

Fire and Emergency is responding to concerns about a roof lifting off a home on Beach Road in Campbells Bay as Cyclone Tam hits the North Island.

Worst weather yet to come, Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom and most state schools running at capacity or above.

Reporter Filoialii hops back in time, to discover the secret history of the Easter Bunny, and how other favourite Easter traditions evolved through the years and across the world.

Stephen Hoyle opens up on the pride of now calling himself a Kiwi and the strong bonds that bought him back to Napier. Video / Neil Reid

Strong winds hit Ōrewa and Ōnetangi beaches as Cyclone Tam intensifies. Video/ Sylvie Whinray, Sarah de Croy

Former Labour Party leader Andrew Little has announced his candidacy for Wellington's Mayor. He joins Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills to discuss his plans in the job. Video / NewstalkZB

Tropical Cyclone Tam is heading towards New Zealand, bringing 100km/h winds to Auckland, Northland and the Coromandel. Video / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / Metservice

The councillor and mayoral hopeful has been criticised for missing a 'vital' meeting.

Video shows elephants huddling protectively around their young at San Diego Zoo Safari Park during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake.

Simeon Brown is set to make a health infrastructure announcement live from Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Health NZ looking to avoid doctor's strike, heavy rain and wild winds in the North Island and signs of confidence returning to property market.

Grocery commissioner Pierre van Heerden doubles down on calls for a third big retailer and wholesaler to compete with Foodstuffs and Woolworths, speaking with BusinessDesk.

Reporter Hayden is at the Silverdale Rugby Club Junior Muster, where players are tackling the new season with a massive obstacle course and fundraising for new gear.

Douglas Martin, who was convicted of filming up girls' skirts in 2013, was an elder in a controversial religious movement under FBI investigation.

MetService has issued its latest Severe Weather Warnings ahead of the big storm. Video / MetService

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is joined by Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Video / NZ Herald

Tourism New Zealand campaign gets green light, a faster way to detect cancer may have been found and New Zealanders going overseas has shown its first sign of slowing down.

What does it take to do real life Minecraft? Reporter Theo heads to a Hokitika gold mine, where these Steves are sustainably sourcing and smelting their way to riches.

Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Road in Mt Eden. Video / NZ Herald

Christopher Luxon and Tourism Minister Louise Upston speak to the media at the SkyCity Convention Centre.

MetService Severe Weather Update: April 14th. Video / MetService

One person is dead after a car crashed into a pole in Pt Chevalier, Auckland, this morning. Video / Michael Craig

Legendary Kiwi comic Rhys Darby, back in New Zealand with a new stand-up show, reflects on comedy’s role in chaos and why keeping it light still matters.

Mike Hosking talks to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Polkinghorne documentary released, major rail disruptions in Auckland and Wellington and full driving license test in question.

The ombudsman recommends CAA make an ex-gratia payment to Michelle Molloy due to the harm caused by the way her complaint was handled.

Firefighters have responded to a house fire in Ōrākei this morning, with one person taken to hospital in serious condition and another treated at the scene for injuries.