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Watch: Three injured as crash delays South Auckland motorway
Video shows debris scattered in all directions.
Auckland Civil Defence Centre closed, 27 people displaced today
The thunderstorms were expected to be accompanied by 'torrential rain'.
Battlefield remains unearthed by wildfires in Gallipoli
NZDF members laid poppies and held a moment of silence for the uncovered remains.
Man missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato
Fire and Emergency NZ and LandSAR are assisting police in the search.
'The Holy Spirit has protected us': Pastor wins reinstatement amid church war, years of litigation
The church was divided over the use of millions of dollars in donations.
Vector restores power to majority of 20,000 homes which lost electricity
At its peak, about 20,000 Auckland homes were without electricity.
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'I was trapped': Man's harrowing escape from floodwaters
He thought it was a small puddle. Then his engine died.
'Highly careless’: Nomar Farms effluent discharge ends in big fine
A Whakatāne dairy farm owner has been fined $48, 750 for effluent discharge.
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'The Holy Spirit has protected us': Pastor wins reinstatement amid church war, years of litigation
The church was divided over the use of millions of dollars in donations.
RNZ Ballet's The Firebird makes a triumphant return
Principal dancer Ana Gallardo Lobaina says The Firebird is relevant in a 'scary' world.
‘The only way to heaven’: Inside the controversial, secretive Two by Twos sect
The Herald looks inside the controversial Two by Twos church.
Wellington news
Auckland Civil Defence Centre closed, 27 people displaced today
The thunderstorms were expected to be accompanied by 'torrential rain'.
Phoenix coach departs after second failed A-League women's season
It will be the end of an almost 10-year stint with the club for Paul Temple.
'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstorms
Houses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.
Auckland News
Three Lotto players share $1 million Easter windfall
Three Lotto players won $333,333 each in Saturday's draw.
Auckland FC put one hand on Premiers Plate with victory in Melbourne
The Black Knights are now unbeaten in their last 13 games.
Watch: Three injured as crash delays South Auckland motorway
Video shows debris scattered in all directions.
Regional news
Cyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shed
A teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.
'Highly careless’: Nomar Farms effluent discharge ends in big fine
A Whakatāne dairy farm owner has been fined $48, 750 for effluent discharge.
Volunteer firefighters seek equal ACC cover
Local fire chiefs urge support for a petition to aid volunteer firefighters.
'Highly careless’: Nomar Farms effluent discharge ends in big fine
A Whakatāne dairy farm owner has been fined $48, 750 for effluent discharge.
One dead after cyclist and car collide – road closed
Diversions are in place, police say.
Homeowner's 'worst nightmare': Woman's face cut, thought she would die in knifepoint burglary
The man heard the woman sold her car for $1000 and believed she'd have cash in the house.
Whanganui’s Youth MP focuses on culture, mental health, education
Whanganui’s 2025 Youth MP is Taiko Edwards-Haruru, a Year 13 student.
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