Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.

Richie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.

Andrew Orr 'tragically' died inside a cabin that caught on fire.

An animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.

UK inquest into death of Kiwi man vindicates his family.

The funeral is for Napier's Angus Benson, a Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president.

A 52-year-old man faces a range of charges and a vehicle has been seized, police say.

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Lifeguards were cooking on the barbie when they had to rush to save a mum and three sons.

Emergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.

Two people were rushed to hospital but one has died, police said.

Friends said they saw the woman enter the water late at night but she never returned.

Ultra-fast deliveries also raise fears of increased binge drinking and domestic violence.

An Auckland school has shut early, saying there's no purpose in students coming to class.

Police are investigating after finding one person critically injured.

Alexander McCartney created fake personas to target as many as 3500 victims.

The attack took place in Quay St in central Auckland.

More than 350 people have reported issues with BNZ's services on the website Downdetector.

The ute can be seen half inside the home after punching through its wall.

Investigating police were examining a driveway at the scene following the incident.

Ockham Residential developer says cost of public housing builds is national embarrassment.

Ardern meets the prince a week after his wife's return from cancer treatment.

Interest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.

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Tenants claim a big night drinking for them ends by 8.30pm but Kāinga Ora wants it banned.

Police arrived at the property but the men weren't there, having gone to hospital instead.

The Herald understands a group of young pig hunters reported the sighting.

A person was airlifted to hospital but sadly died later, police said.

Buller's after-hours clinic is closing, while only one ambulance services the West Coast.

'Kids should be free to walk and cycle to school without worry,' Julie Anne Genter says.

The changes announced today will start coming into effect next year.

Police are seeking information from the public regarding the spate of suspicious fires.

K Rd is closed between Pitt and Upper Queen Sts.

Auckland expects a fine weekend and most of NZ enjoys dry skies during sunlight hours.

Enhertu has shown 'unprecedented' trial results, giving hope to mums like Maggie Ngatai.

The man disappeared near Auckland's Manukau Harbour entrance.

Fire teams called in more resources this morning to fight the blaze.

'We arrived and found a kitchen fire,' a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said.

Students are taught to be less fragile by being in class, he says.

The Mount Wellington Licensing Trust is looking to get out of the liquor business.

A witness has told of how he saw the fatal struggle.

Motorists could soon be cruising along the 25km stretch at faster speeds.

Police are now working to identify the person.

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NZ's mixed bag of weather is expected to start with rain and showers this weekend.

The driver of one of the two cars involved in the crash was found dead at the scene.

Homeowner says her property was flooded twice in two years.

Authorities have completed their examination as family plan tangi.

Group allegedly smashed a window at the petrol station before entering the store.

Couple describe offer as 'bewildering' but council insists process is fair.

The major banks immediately moved to slash mortgage rates after the OCR cut.

A life-changing $44 million was up for grabs.

Stores are expected to be flooded with Kiwis buying tickets today.

Girl now fears she's going to be stolen away from her mum.

The attack left an open wound on the boy's face, exposing muscle and tissue.

Ombudsman rebukes Auckland’s St Peter’s College and Christchurch’s Cashmere High.

16-year-old says he has given up on ever finishing his secondary education.

Police are investigating the incident at One Two Upper Cuts.

Police say a car left the road and hit a power pole in late-night incident.

Five fire crews and a tanker rushed to the home that was well ablaze when they arrived.

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Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.

The man was found just outside Hastings' Splash Planet shortly before 7am.

Prime Minister said Auckland's streets feel safer, moments later he was whisked away.

Gas and steam spewed out of White Island this morning.

Motorists north of Auckland are advised to travel later or potentially face lengthy delays