Strong wind predictions cause more fire concerns for Los Angeles and firefighters are expected to be battling Coromandel vegetation fire for several days. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
But parents can cut the risk of lasting harm, new study finds.
More than 22 trees were damaged so badly over a year they had to be removed.
Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.
OPINION: Seymour's Treaty Bill sparks outrage; over 470,000 submissions received.
'You can never catch up because the demand is so high.'
Prisoner escaped after kicking open a van door and knocking an officer over.
Fires are just the latest natural disaster the US has faced in recent years.
Neil Cameron's fight involved the Tenancy and Disputes Tribunals and the district court.
There will be a limit on food parcels, with a new kai navigator and two financial mentors.
Efforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say
The foreign investment watchdog says law firm did not provide advice on need for consent.
OPINION: 'Just weaving through everyone like it’s some kind of obstacle course.'
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Reporter Harriet is at Kelly Tarlton’s in Auckland where a new jellyfish exhibit brings you up close and personal with the lava lamps of the sea.
DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.
Activity at White Island has increased and minor volcanic ash is being emitted.
'For the first half of this season we’ve dropped our heads and lost games.'
A witness alleged gang members threatened her life; the High Court overturns convictions.
Belhajjam was wearing green prison-issue shorts and an orange high-vis vest.
Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground.
OPINION: Three PMs blocked from speaking at Turia's tangi, igniting tikanga controversy.
The syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.
A blaze has destroyed a bach on Nelson’s Boulder Bank. Video / Tim Cuff
New evidence, including the anime show, has been shown to Supreme Court justices.
Health New Zealand reassures hospital-level care is still available for those in need.
'One patient in a serious condition was transported to Middlemore Hospital.'
The woman only bought her house five months ago and watched it burn to the ground on TV.
A young person said a man tried to get them into his vehicle.
Several people reported the blaze just before 3pm.
Trips are going ahead but conditions will make them unpleasant, one operator says.
Warm weather may have dried out ground, leading to pipe burst.