One person was trapped in a van following a crash involving a truck on Verissimo Drive in Māngere, Auckland. Video / Dean Purcell

Car enthusiasts have descended on Piha blocking roads and creating an 'unreal amount of noise according to a resident. Video / Supplied

An Albino stingray has been spotted gliding along at the Russell Wharf. Video / Supplied

New Zealand has been hit with a swarm of wild weather over the New Year period.

Record complaints over the state of our roads, the Government’s multi-million dollar bill on an empty building and terrifying plane crash in Nepal in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Residents of Makatote town on the East Coast are having to cross the flooded river to get supplies. Video / Kuini Tuhura

The Government's fees-free tertiary education policy appears to have benefited those from wealthier backgrounds more than those facing economic hardship.

The ultimate free ride - all you need is a board and a few tips and the waves are yours, thanks to Raglan Surfing School. Video / NZ Herald

Act MP Toni Severin discusses her dyslexia. Video / Mark Mitchell

MetService Christchurch weather: January 14th

MetService Wellington weather: January 14th

Portage Cars in New Lynn has caught two would-be catalytic converter thieves in the last month that could the business and other victim motorists thousands to replace. Video / NZ Herald

The Cost of Living crisis is hurting animals too with the SPCA taking on around 660 cats alone since the start of December. Video / NZ Herald

A Wellington man was heartbroken after a classic car was stolen hours after purchase. Video / Supplied

Wet weather moves on so is summer finally on the way? Kiwi-made booster edges closer to human trials and just how much more manufacturers are paying for in-demand carbon dioxide in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Mountain of forestry slash stuck against Gisborne’s Gladstone Road Bridge. Video / Grant Bradley

Doug Wardle, a permanent resident of one of the Clifton Motor Camp campsites has been coping with the bad weather but it's taking a toll on his surroundings. Reporter James Pocock/Video Warren Buckland.

Attendees at Juicy Fest Whangārei farewell the artists with a haka. Video / Northland Events Centre

Pest controllers are seeing a surge in flies and other insects this summer, and Pest Management Association vice president Dr Paul Craddock reveals the numbers will only get worse with the wet, humid weather. Video / NZ Herald

Devastating aftermath of Cyclone Hale revealed, how often does our justice system get it wrong? And the surprising suburb where rental prices have seen the biggest drop in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Damien Venuto talks to Make It 16 campaigners Caeden Tipler and Sanat Singh. Video / NZ Herald

MetService Christchurch weather: January 13th

MetService National weather: January 12th - 14th

Cyclone Hale brought large downpours and high winds to the region. Video / Warren Buckland

Tolaga Bay rural property buried under storm debris as swollen rivers burst its banks during ex-tropical Cyclone Hale. Video / Linda Gough

MetService National weather: January 11th - 13th.

MetService severe weather: January 11th

Project Kahurangi is New Zealand's first marine conservation digital library. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied

MetService Auckland weather: January 12th.