Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.

'The craziest thing is you can see the lightning bolt in the ground.'

The 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.

'An example of what is possible if we open our hearts and minds'

Hilltop students found something surprising when they went rummaging in the recyclables.

Increasing weather events and storms have spurred a plan to remove more than 100 trees.

Eight people were arrested on Wednesday in Mount Maunganui after a public brawl.

There's no better way to say 'thanks for rescuing me' than a dog trial.

Local abstract artist Kelly Shrimpton talks about using art to deal with grief.

A businessman backing the ban idea says he's had to issue staff panic buttons.

Intricacies of life and relationships are explored in You Hurt My Feelings.

The tour was named the best experience in the whole of the South Pacific.

The coach talks about the big final and bolter Emoni Narawa's World Cup chances.

A teacher was struck off after refusing to use a trans student's chosen name and pronouns.

The Taupō District Council is looking at its role in providing housing.

The circumstances of the death were avoidable but could easily arise, a coroner says.

Authorities haven't yet identified the killer dogs after at least four attacks in a month.

Family of four lose their belongings as blaze guts home: “Everything is gone.”

A tasty way to use up those leftover ingredients.

Taupō's own resident weather guru Bevan Choat summarises the week.

Heavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.

Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton says it's disappointing and creates uncertainty.

World Cup stars visited a Rotorua school to share the importance of staying active.

Dramatic footage shows three masked thieves ramming their way into BoP store.

Police were called about 5am.

Heavy rain to hit already drenched parts of North Island.