The case is isolated at home and contact tracing under way.

"No one gets a get out of jail free card," an official said as the storm approached.

A local startup is doing its bit to improve New Zealand's water quality.

The cyclone has been wreaking havoc across the top of the North Island on Monday.

The frequency of cyclones has increased noticeably in recent years.

It comes as George Beamish smashed the national 3000m record.

Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty will lead the briefing from the Beehive.

Olivia Moore creates a delicious, cosy, summer meal from zucchini and potato.

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to lash the upper North Island.

WeatherWatch said the cyclone's east position could reduce storm surge.

Severe weather was forecast across the North Island today.

Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.

Severe weather is widespread across the North Island.

Northland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.

The changes will apply from February 13 unless you are a vulnerable person.

'I’m just over the moon.'

But the health warning for Okawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti has been lifted.

A passer-by discovered the vehicle down the bank near Opape Rd.

With a recession looming and the cost of living increasing, experts share some tips.

Evacuation centres are today being opened as category three Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.

A near capacity crowd was treated to a cultural feast.

Evacuation centres are today being opened as Category 3 Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.

Those first over the line in this year's Tarawera ultramarathon have been crowned.

Evacuation centres are today being opened as category 3 Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.

A boil water notice for the Bay of Plenty township remains in place.

The iwi "hasn’t been involved at this point in what the future looks like".

Critics claim policy violates Bill of Rights.

The cottage sold for almost two and a half times its RV.