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'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
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Te Pāti Māori protest: What you need to know about tomorrow's carkoi protests
Police are urging people in metropolitan areas to allow extra time for their morning trips
Over 130 Huntly properties without power after vehicle crash
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Te Awamutu Museum and council staff to return home
Approval given to strengthen council vacated buildings.
Hamilton Arbor Day to mark heritage park's restoration anniversary
The 20th celebration will see the 'Bug Man' from Animal Planet as a special guest host.
The Treaty and Me: Series of Hawke’s Bay talks set to lay out a path to harmony
'There might be bumps in the road but the younger generation understand the path.'
Massive achievement as club rugby player's 200th game looms
A large crowd is expected for the historic occasion.
Power line and tree topple onto car in Coromandel
The incident was on a private property next to Te Puru School.
Ngāti Whakaue lawyer on fast-track approvals advisory panel
Tapsell chairs Ngāti Whakaue’s Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust.
Police urge vigilance after spike in vehicle crime and burglaries in Tokoroa
The majority of crimes occurred the night of May 26 in the northern streets of Tokoroa.
Norsewood blacksmith forging through tough times
'We're a bit of a dying breed but it's coming back fortunately'.
'Magical' book wins festival award
Desmond Bovey's book has been deemed 'of immense value'.
Horizons joins those opposed to eliminating Māori wards
Local iwi and hapū very much want seats around the local government tables.
Nature reserve helps threatened plant species
The plant was described as 'a larder for our ecosystem'.
Car crossed the centre line in crash that left five dead - police
Inspector Jeff Penno has provided an update following the Ōhaupō crash.
‘Transformative shift:’ 20 per cent of New Zealanders of Māori descent
'We will see Māori become a dominant part of the future workforce of Aotearoa.'
Palmy woman says pageantry has allowed her to heal
Rovelyn Milford has battled depression, anxiety and body image issues.
Have your say on Far North District Council representation review
Far North representation review questions answered at public meetings
Girls' rugby pilot programme gains NZ Rugby's attention
The programme aims to increase girls’ participation in rugby across five local clubs.
Revealed: The part of NZ which is growing fastest as Census data released
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
Teens allegedly driving stolen vehicle crash after failing to stop for Far North police
'All four occupants were still inside the vehicle and medical assessment was sought.'
3D-printed skateable features at new Mount park
The new skatepark in Mount Maunganui officially opened today.
Adopt a Pet: Not a mouse in the house with this kitten
A sweet young cat in Tūrangi is looking for a second chance at life.
Te Matatini kapa haka competition extended to five days
The number of rōpu able to qualify for finals hasn't changed however.
Fonterra sets new season milk price forecast, reports strong Q3 performance
Current season milk price forecast narrows, earnings per share outlook lifted
Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
In 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.
Parkrun, golf and rugby make for sporty week in Taupō
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs got on this week.
Racing industry in Northland in good health as new report finds it brings in $16.4m annually
New report sheds light on value of Northland's racing industry
A different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in Coromandel
Thousands of plants help to slow coastal erosion.
Budget Day protest: Police want commuters to go to work early, avoid Māori carkois
Protest motorists will converge on motorways to try to accomplish maximum disruption.
Community gives input on Cathedral Cove reopening options
DoC hosted a drop-in sessions in Hahei and Whitianga last weekend.
Remembering the US Marines, 82 years on
Kāpiti has a strong connection with the US Marine Corps.
'Grim' crash that killed five shocks Waikato community
Susan O'Regan speaks of 'unbearable pain' for families post-crash.