Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement (CCRL) carried out the first human entry into the cathedral since the 2011 earthquake. Video / CCRL

Heavy rain, flooding and state of emergency in Nelson, massive blaze still burning at Christchurch scrap yard and misinformation group pushing followers to apply for key general election roles in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

A state of emergency was declared in Nelson, the West Coast and Buller as heavy rains continued to hammer the country. Video / Tim Cuff / George Heard / Phil G-J / Alison Boswijk / Terra Firma Engineering Limited / Supplied

Three tuatara arrived safely at the Australian Reptile Park from Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom. Video / Australian Reptile Park

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Severe rain has caused slips and closed roads around the Nelson region. Video / Phil G-J / Alison Boswijk / Terra Firma Engineering Limited / Supplied

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MetService Wellington weather: August 18th

MetService Severe weather: August 17th

Footage shows roads swamped by floodwater in Golden Bay after the Nelson-Tasman region was hit with heavy rain. Video / Chris Pyemont

PM Ardern speaks to the media after Waterview Primary School visit. Video / Jed Bradley

Terence Fitzgerald of Napier and his small dog Bailey were struck and knocked off his bicycle by a car at a Taradale Road/Hyderabad Road roundabout resulting in a heart attack. Reporter James Pocock/Video Warren Buckland.

A fossil fuel-free cherry orchard at Mt Pisa, has taken delivery of an electric tractor. Video / Tracie Barrett

Dr Andrew Old, deputy director general of health and head of the Public Health Agency, holds a media briefing to provide an update on the Covid-19 and winter health response. Video / Supplied

Labour MP Gaurav Sharma remains under threat of expulsion, 'atmospheric river' hits South and Scott Morrison's 'bizarre' ministerial self-appointments in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Remuera eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne was charged with murder for the death last year of his wife, Pauline Hanna. Video / Michael Craig

MetService Christchurch weather: August 17th

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MetService Auckland weather: August 17th

PM Jacinda Ardern says embattled Labour Party MP Dr Gaurav Sharma has been suspended after a special caucus meeting. Video / Mark Mitchell

A grim scene that played out on a Manurewa street last week has taken a darker turn with reports the human remains found in suitcases at an Auckland home were unknowingly taken there following the sale of goods in a storage locker. Video / NZ Herald

ACT Party leader David Seymour reveals punishments would include fines as well as community service such as picking up litter, cleaning graffiti or volunteering at a community group. Video / NZ Herald

Christopher Luxon speaks on Christchurch visit. Video / George Heard

Gaurav Sharma's job on the line as PM calls caucus meeting, secret cameras record 50,000 Auckland drivers unlawfully using phones & significant rain forecast right through to the weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Three people, including a 14-year-old, rob the Liquor Spot on Target Road in Glenfield. Video / Supplied

The PM announced New Zealand will deploy a further 120 Defence Force personnel to the United Kingdom to help train Ukraine soldiers to fight against Russian forces. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern responds to the latest claims from MP Gaurav Sharma. Video / NZ Herald

A serial intruder tries to break into a Mission Bay home twice within one week. Video / Supplied