Mayor Radich and the Civil Defence Controller speak to the media from Dunedin.

The weather is set to ease in Southland as MetService changes its warning from red to yellow. Wrongfully convicted Gail Maney has had her conviction quashed.

Kiwi startup Basis says its smart panel will be safer, cheaper, and shave up to $1000 per year from your power bill. Video / Dean Purcell

Cabinet minister Shane Jones talks about his role in NZ First. Video / Mark Mitchell

Replace butter in the dough with avocado for a healthier version of quiche. Video / Fresh Media

More than 80 people were forced to flee their homes overnight and Fire and Emergency responded to 34 flood-related callouts overnight. Video / NZ Herald

The Government will consider creating a new entity to manage the country’s school property portfolio. Video / Mark Mitchell

Live: MPs Stanford and Bishop on inquiry into school property

Perenara McAllister was killed while trying to save another woman. Video / RNZ

Live: Dunedin weather event press conference

Extreme weather hits the South Island, data shows decrease in retail spending and Land Search and Rescue asks for help. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard

The chairwoman of The Warehouse Group details her plan to save the woeful retailer. Video | Corey Fleming

Adventurous Dunedin kayakers have taken to the rising water of the Leith River as the region prepares for a heavy dump of rain. Video / Jared Greenwood

The highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin. Video / Supplied

17-year-old student Felix Shaw is leading the charge to get clearer guidance on funding for hearing aid batteries. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens

MetService Severe Weather Warning - 3 October

Market Watch: 'Melt up' why investors are suddenly so optimistic. Video / NZ Herald

How senior business leaders are feeling, moves to restore confidence in Auckland’s rail network and why Air New Zealand is cutting back on domestic services.

In Aotearoa, the haka is where the heart is! Reporter Pania is at Eden Park, where thousands of Kiwis have come together to bring the haka world record home where it belongs.

More than 100 business leaders share their views on the state of the nation in the New Zealand Herald’s annual Mood of the Boardroom survey.

Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine

When Marwin needed some art inspiration, he found it close to home! Marwin and reporter Kiyaan bring the mini maunga to life with the help of a little science. Video / Kea Kids

Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.

Jack Tame talks to ACC injury prevention spokesperson James Whittaker about the increase in injuries related to Croc footwear. Video / Newstalk ZB

MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 1st - 3rd. Video / Metservice

Rotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura Smith

Vada’s Angel often works with pounds in Western Bay, Rotorua and Tauranga , rescuing dogs whose time is about to run out. Video / Tom Eley