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The latest weather forecast from MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

As survivors and parents of those who have been killed in school shootings pleaded for stricted gun controls, US President Donald Trump suggested arming teachers as a solution. Video, Audio

A Canterbury woman has finally settled an insurance claim seven years to the day her family home was damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

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The names of each individual killed by the Christchurch earthquake were read one after the other at a memorial service to commemorate the quake's seventh anniversary today. Video, Audio

Many Waitara residents were still without power today - and now have no running water - as Taranaki continues to struggle with the aftermath of ex-Cyclone Gita. Video, Audio

Barges arrived in Golden Bay today, bringing much needed supplies to residents and tourists who have been cut off by road following ex-Cyclone Gita. Video, Audio

16-year-old Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won New Zealand's first Winter Olympics medal in 26 years. Her dad Sean talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio

Watch Thursday's full programme here. Video

The game is a rematch of last Friday's clash at the same venue, where an eye-popping 488 runs were scored and the Aussies pulled off a world record chase. Clay Wilson is there. Video, Audio

Charlie Drever says West Coast residents are upset at further damage caused by ex-Cyclone Gita, just a couple weeks after Cyclone Fehi, but they're resilient. Video, Audio