Nights

We pay tribute to Ans Westra - a pioneer of documentary photography in New Zealand. Anna Westra CNZM was born in 1936 in the Netherlands and immigrated to New Zealand in 1957 at the age of 21. Well known for her depictions of Maori life in the 20th century, her prominence as an artist was amplified by her controversial 1964 children's book Washday at the Pa. Ans died yesterday at her home in Wellington aged 86 years old - survived by her three children and six grandchildren. With us now to pay tribute to her life and work - is her agent David Alsop of Suite Gallery

"HANNA" is a one-woman play written in the UK by Sam Potter that has been adapted for a New Zealand setting by director Jennifer Ward-Lealand and actor Cassandra Woodhouse

Scottish 17 year old George Walker Jnr has just gained his pilot's license before he can drive a car. George is a pupil at Inverurie Academy and making an early start to follow his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot.

Hawkes Bay needs your undies! There is a shortage of underwear in Hawkes Bay. This has been brought to our attention by Yvonne Lorkin, the wine writer and business owner and Hawkes Bay local.

The Department of Conservation is urging people to respect closures and take extreme care in outdoor areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. DoC is currently assessing its tracks and other infrastructure, and has blanket closures in many areas affected by the Cyclone, including much of Hawke's Bay and Tairawhiti. DoC's Director for Heritage and Visitors Andy Roberts outlines the reasons to be cautious.

Areas north of Auckland were hit by a sudden torrential downpour this afternoon causing surface flooding and slips. More heavy rain and possibly severe thunderstorms are expected to hit Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay tomorrow. There are particular concerns for the Esk Valley and Wairoa, with a mandatory evacuation in place for the Esk Valley. Metservice Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane provides an update.

Mental health advice from a Hawkes Bay guidance counsellor.

Charlie Cuff talks Chat GPT from a high school student's perspective.

Minister Jill McDonald talks about a scheme to help get pumps, generators, and diggers to to those on the East Coast worst hit.

Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Nights Colin Peacock talks to Susana Lei'ataua about the good and bad of Cyclone Gabrielle coverage. Also: claims Roald Dahl's been censored; Fox News facing billion-dollar problems