The section of the roof came off as a fierce storm hit the city last night with NIWA reporting more than 700 lightning strikes in just one hour.
The storm caused damage across the city.
The Seven Sharp host captured Mother Nature's display while coming in to land at the airport.
McCaw is taking it slowly but is not ruling out a return to the international stage.
Oliver Hartwich gave his analysis on TVNZ1's Breakfast.
Trees, powerlines and a trampoline weren't spared the storm's wrath either.
Richard Francois and Arthur Taylor's comments come after a new report from the Waitangi Tribunal says the law discriminates against Māori.
Seven others were injured in the Sunday night accident.
The Fox River clean-up is nearing its end after almost five months.
The England coach says two Welsh players made similar tackles to Barrett's but they were only penalised.
More than 2000 people felt the shake according to GeoNet.
A trampoline was also sent flying through the air into a car.
The man had been fly fishing in the Tukituki River at Haumoana and has been missing since Saturday.
The All Blacks great said the result in Perth makes this week's Test in Auckland interesting.
Phil Twyford said quieter trains were running more frequently - "meaning more chances for accidents".
A 74-year-old man died at a property in Onehunga last night.
The phenomena was filmed from a distance from a stationary car.
John Bamford was eating breakfast when he saw the twister out the window - and ran to save his TV.
Barrett could be suspended for up to six weeks for his red card offence against Australia.
Dave Mangan said roofs were lifted from houses and trees came down.
TVNZ 1's Marae spent a night with the volunteers on the disputed South Auckland land as they work the overnight shift.
Sunday’s cameras were allowed into the world of Oranga Tamariki to see what they deal with every day.
The twister was one of at least two in the region today.
From his prison cell Nicholas Carr says he's sorry, as he faces serious assault charges.
There have been 42 deaths at level crossings since 2012.
Coles said everyone in the team knows Barrett isn't a dirty player but he has a "bit of a habit of using that shoulder".
It's due to conclude at 9pm, and if it doesn't reach the $50,000 target, those who pledged money will be refunded.
Sean Mathew Doak, 25, faces one charge of assault with a weapon, and one charge of unlawfully presenting a restricted weapon.
The National leader says he would bring a ban back, if the law was changed.
The nurse has been ordered to apologise to the woman's family.
How the Government plans on getting people into work will be a topic of discussion.
Passengers travelling on jet aircraft from Dunedin will be screened through new, state-of-the-art equipment.
The All Blacks' big men have come under fire after Saturday's thrashing.
A loss to the Wallabies will see their lengthy hold on the Bledisloe Cup end.
Liam Strickland, 21, has been on the run from police since the incident last Wednesday.
Dane Coles says that the rules are clear around contact with the head.
The All Blacks coaching group aren't taking Saturday's defeat well, says Dane Coles.
The decision on a Cane-Savea axis is now down to selectors.
The pilot had been arrested for participating in Hong Kong riots.
The siblings behind Zuru Toys are now believed to be worth an eye-watering $3 billion dollars.
Forward Callum McCowatt says that the side have moved on from their defeat to the Brisbane Strikers.
Adrian Orr tells Q+A savers need to think before investing.
He also called former Australian PM, Malcolm Turnbull a "snake."
Crotty hasn't played since the Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final due to a fractured thumb.
The gallery is holding a special exhibition in McCahon’s honour.
Police are hoping that with the help of the community they will get a breakthrough.
It comes after recent questions into how it handles allegations against party members.
Sergeant Shane Hurliman of New Plymouth Police said weather has been “extremely changeable” in the region today.
Craig Draper says the older the car, the more frequently it should get checked over.
Seven Sharp's Hilary Barry helps out at the very busy birthday party for Hudson, Molly, Quinn and Indie.
In a statement, the airport said operations had been "seriously disrupted" by the public assembly.
The DHB says the hospital has more people coming in than beds available.
International Paintball Group sold Annie Zhewenwu tickets, but didn't tell her about some important conditions.
The minister has discovered first-hand just how dangerous one of the country's deadliest roads can be near Katikati.
The 28-year-old who has been the face of the land occupation says she's had to "respectfully decline" the offers.
Police received a number of calls reporting a tornado at the waterfront.
The quake at 10.35pm was centred 15 kilometres north of Milford Sound at a depth of 12 kilometres.