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Easter weather shown over New Zealand in new NIWA graphic

Hair feeling curlier than usual? You can thank the tropical air being ushered in by the remnants of Cyclone Tam! Video / NIWA

Flooding on SH25 near Coromandel

SH25 near Coromandel is closed due to severe flooding. Video / Supplied

Auckland man uses ute in rescue of stricken crane truck

The crane truck - and driver - were stranded over a 10-metre gully when Mike Mitchell and his dog Odin came to the rescue. Video / Supplied

Dramatic video of Waitotara Hotel fire

The fire took hold last night in the South Taranaki township, destroying the hotel. Video / Supplied

Tauranga Boys' College Fortress 40 documentary

Fortress 40 – a powerful documentary on Tauranga Boys' College prefects tackling a 40-hour endurance challenge for men’s mental health.

Shane Jones urges Chatham Islanders to apply for Regional Infrastructure Fund

Minister Shane Jones is encouraging applications to his $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund to help with the Chatham Islands' many challenges. Video / Cameron Pitney

Heavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBD

Strong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ Herald

Truck on its side near Kaiwaka

Emergency services could be seen attending after a truck fell on its side near Kaiwaka. Video / Supplied

Ngāti Toa holds first citizens’ assembly

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

Wet and windy weather at Ocean Beach, Whangarei Heads as Cyclone Tam approaches

Tropical Cyclone Tam is expected to be reclassified as an ex-tropical cyclone as it reaches cooler waters. Video / Karina Cooper

On The Up: Kurdish-Kiwi singer Nouri's inspiring journey to success

Born in a Syrian refugee camp, Nouri is now topping the global charts with her inspiring brand of pop music. Video / Kane Dickie, Reece Selvadorai

Ray Chung calls Tory Whanau 'full of s***'

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

Elephant herd in Californian zoo reacts to earthquake to protect their young

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

Simeon Brown health infrastructure announcement

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

Health NZ looking to avoid doctor's strike and heavy rain and winds inbound | NZ Herald News Update

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.

Supermarket shakeup

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.

Kea Kids News: Up the Dale! Future All Blacks slip ‘n slide into a brand new season

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.

Former assistant principal linked to religious group under FBI probe

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