Thunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms today
New Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.
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The Greerton clinic has been closed since the end of April 2022 due to staff shortages.
Something's got to give: Food, rent on chopping block for clients in debt, adviser says
But there are steps budget advisers say can be taken to get on top of debt.
'We ran for cover': Mum and kids hide in hallway as tornado hits Bay of Plenty orchard
'There was debris flying everywhere... I saw furniture and things flying past.'
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If people see the ugly face of family violence, they will demand change
Opinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.
More thunderstorms and possible tornadoes forecast to hit Auckland
Heavy rain and high winds could be damaging and make driving hazardous.
Katikati locals warned to check water quality
Locals are reminded to check for water quality warnings before going for a swim.
Local Focus: Baycourt’s royal opening revisited
Lost footage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana opening Baycourt in 1983 surfaces.
Serious car crash in near SH5 and SH28, diversions in place
The crash was reported to the police just after 3pm.
Teen hunters, 15, missing in East Coast forest found
The two boys had not returned from a hunting trip.
'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit country
The stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.
Hauraki Coromandel Sports results
The second round of the Whangamata Golf Club Men’s stroke play championship was played on
Surf lifeguards descend on Waihī Beach for two days of action-packed racing
Crews will put their rescue skills to the test.
Fashion parade back in Pāuanui
The Pāuanui Village Centre pavement fashion parade was put on by Hello Friday.
Repairs begin on the SH25 Ōpoutere underslip
Work starts to permanently repair the underslip on State Highway 25 at Ōpoutere.
Police appeal for information after body found in public toilet
The man’s death has been referred to the coroner.
Opinion: The key to plugging New Zealand's brain drain
OPINION: There's no quick fix to get people to stay in New Zealand.
Key All Black re-signs until 2027 World Cup
25-year-old becomes the first All Black to sign until the next World Cup cycle.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on ‘rife’ tradie poaching
One business has lost four apprentices in about six weeks and its staff were 'groomed'.
'Absolutely thrilled': Thousands flock to events in Tauranga over Easter break
Jazz, sports, egg hunts and sharing the Christian Easter message drew the crowds.
'ADHD doesn’t go away': Women tell of 'ridiculous' process for access to meds
One woman has spent about $2000 on appointments and medication for ADHD.
School holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecast
It may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.
Hinemoa Elder's Super solution to child poverty
Opinion: A child and adolescent psychiatrist offers a simple solution.
Review: Rod Stewart's incredible farewell to NZ - and a potshot about potholes
A fitting final New Zealand show for one of rock's all-time greats.
Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.
Kiwi horseman and 'brave' mare compete in jumping world cup final
They are the first Kiwis to make the final since 2011 and the first to compete since 2015.
Influx of Aucklanders hunting for bargains sees beach town double in size in five years
Ōmokoroa is now the Western Bay of Plenty's second biggest town.
Bridle takes Baypark's 30-lap Piston Cup
Sam Waddell wins super saloon race of attrition.
How to keep your house warm without driving your power bill up
The call is going out for curtain donations to help hundreds of households in need.
Sporting veterans drop in for charity triathlon
The Due Drop Hope Challenge charity triathlon has an all-star lineup.
Can data-crunching AI warn us of imminent eruptions?
AI-powered model shows recent bouts of unrest at Whakaari had similar trigger mechanisms.
The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand
Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".
Jo Raphael: Paws for thought - why dogs are better than cats
OPINION: Dogs are as attached to us as we are to them.
Basketball: Rising star and the unclear pathway to going pro
Rotorua Boys' High School student Elijah Fonotia dreams of making it big in the NBA.