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.

Electronics exemption announced in Trump tariff saga. Wellington to see two-week rail disruptions for repairs. Woman hospitalised after 'nangs' use. Video / NZ Herald

A final farewell was held for Corporal Rory Malone — killed in Afghanistan in 2012. Video \ Jason Dorday

Trump continues to go back and forth with China, A fallen soldier gets remembered and measles threaten the country.

‘I wish you were here’: How music helped a 15-year-old boy find his voice through grief. Video / Cranford Hospice

Reporter Alana interviews 12-year-old siva afi dancer Mathias about the big business he’s created, 3D-printing Samoan jewellery to fund his fireknife dreams.

Xero co-founder Hamish Edwards is developing a $60 million, world-class links golf course by the beach at Ōhau in Horowhenua. Video / Mark Mitchell

This is the heart-stopping moment a driver plunged 40ft off an unfinished bridge while trying to follow Google Maps.

The grandmother and grandfather of Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan share their grief after the 4-year-old was killed in a dog attack in Katikati. Video / Ben Dickens

Recreate NZ helps young people with intellectual disabilities to gain independence and confidence to thrive. Video / Ayla Yeoman

Jimmy Heremaia will have to spend at least 12 years in jail before eligible for parole. Video / Neil Reid

West Auckland-based Douglas Pharmaceuticals has installed 13 AI-controlled robots. MD Jeff Douglas on whether they're a threat to the firm's 700 human staff.

Treaty Principles Bill voted down at its second reading and Trump claims he wants new trade deals with all countries, including China. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Space Studios rehearsing for the World Dance Crew Championships. Video / Ayla Yeoman

Designer Emilia Wickstead reveals Air New Zealand’s new uniform at the airline’s Auckland headquarters. Video \ Jason Dorday

Every party except Act is expected to vote down the controversial Treaty Principles Bill this afternoon on a occasion one senior minister has described as “cremation day.”

Nine-year-old Hone Hillman is fundraising to fly - for the first time - to visit his favourite cousin in Christchurch. Video / Michael Craig

Question time and the Treaty Principles Bill vote

Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle breaks down the sector's latest initiatives. Video / Alyse Wright

Christopher Luxon plans free-trade talks blitz as Trump changes tune on tariffs

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's speaks on Trade and Foreign Affairs

US hikes tariffs to China while pausing others and MP explains old social media posts following death threats. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Reporter Ale is in the arena with Matisse, a decorated show-jumper and one of the stars of TVNZ’s Young Riders, as she saddles up for a brand new season.