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Most of Auckland's Waitakere Ranges will be closed off to the public from next month, a move welcomed by many but some businesses say it will force them to close. Video, Audio

Some parts of the North Island will get snow overnight, while Auckland "will get a kick in the bottom", as winds strengthen. MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio

Tongariro Crossing Lodge owner Louis Van Wyk describes what it's like when a tornado hits. He spoke to Zac Fleming. Video, Audio

Taranaki farmer Jordy Mullens was milking when a tornado spiralled across his farm. Despite damaged homes, and broken power lines, Rahotu residents are counting themselves lucky. Video, Audio

Linda Villumsen won silver in the women's 25km road trial, while Hamish Bond won bronze despite only cycling for 18 months. Meanwhile, Laurel Hubbard has withdrawn from her competition due to injury… Video, Audio

The sudden closure has shocked Invercargill's residents and raised questions about the future of arts and culture in the region. Video, Audio

After years of fighting for some control of the aquifer that feeds their springs, the Māori guardians of Poroti Springs are applauding the government buy-out of a water bottling company. Video, Audio

Otamatea Grey Power representative Beverly Aldridge says it's "elderly abuse" to deny the elderly the ability to grow their own cannabis to treat ailments and relieve pain. She spoke to John Campbell.

Survivors, family members and rescuers braved stormy weather in Wellington today to remember the dead and acknowledge those who risked their own lives to come to their aid. Video, Audio

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

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

The opposition says the Government is in crisis because it overpromised during the election campaign, and is now trying to cover that up by blaming historic underspending. Video, Audio

At just 21, David Liti has won Gold at the Commonwealth Games by lifting 403kg, an all-time Commonwealth record, and he's only just started competing internationally at a senior level. He spoke with… Video, Audio

Olympic rowing champion Hamish Bond is now a bronze Commonwealth Games cyclist, helping put New Zealand in fourth place on the medal table.   Video, Audio

While snow was a welcome surprise to some people in the South Island's alpine areas, parts of the West Coast have been hit hard by strong winds, causing some roofs to lift and caravans to topple. Video, Audio

A tornado tore through the central North Island town of National Park today, destroying at least one house and damaging others. Reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint live from the town. Video, Audio

A tornado has ripped through the tiny Taranaki settlement of Rahotu, tearing roofs off homes, destroying farm buildings and lifting cattle into the air. Locals described the carnage to RNZ reporter… Video, Audio

The fallout from Carol Hirschfeld's RNZ resignation and continuing pressure on the broadcasting minister Clare Curran were closely covered by the media again this week. Where are we now in the saga… Video, Audio