Wild weather: 25,000 homes and businesses lost power, fallen trees in Auckland
Three power poles and a parked car damaged as stormy weather rocks the north.
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Boag: Health Ministry sent me Covid-19 patient details
"Initially, it was like here's 20 people, then it was here's 40 people" and so on.
Aisle be damned: Covid hotel escaper's supermarket selfies
Shopper bought toothpaste, body wash and razors during illicit grocery run.
Auckland Council reveals plan to cut 500 more jobs
Auckland Council planning to cut about 500 jobs due to the financial impact of Covid-19.
'Zero tolerance' for predators in Manurewa, councillor says
The man allegedly offered the teen cash for sex while she walked home from school.
Motorcyclist crashes into house in Mt Roskill, critically injured
Police were called to the incident on Penny Ave around 2.30pm.
Retracing Covid-infected man's missing 70 minutes
He gave guards the slip then disappeared for more than an hour.
Weather: Did it snow in Mt Albert today?
Intense showery conditions that are prevalent today are forecast to ease tonight.
Wild Wednesday: Strong winds, chance of tornadoes - but the dams are filling
Strong winds are expected in the region today, with Rangitoto ferry sailings cancelled.
Bystander guides distressed woman back to shore
'I just kept her talking and held her hand.'
National Party donations: MP Jami-Lee Ross back in High Court on SFO charges
Independent MP Jami-Lee Ross has appeared in the High Court at Auckland this morning.
Wild Wednesday: Auckland tornado warning, prospect of power cuts
Wild winds that could cause tornadoes and gale surges forecast for North Island
Quick-thinking driver's dramatic motorway rescue
Keegan Jones leaped into action when he realised the other driver was having a seizure.
Port's Manukau shifts raises environmental, iwi concerns
But they can be addressed, say advocates, and such a shift presents new opportunities.
Noel Leeming under investigation for selling products not in stock
An investigation is underway after nearly 60 complaints were filed in the last six months.
Auckland trains halted after car drives on the tracks, driver taken to hospital
The car appeared to be left abandoned on the tracks.
Fatal hit and run: Disqualified driver charged over 79yo's death
Police have made an arrest after the fatal hit and run.
St Johns shooting: Second murder charge likely, trial date set for charged pair
The man charged with murdering Clifford Umuhuri has appeared in court today
Manurewa predator: Police appeal for public help finding man
The man allegedly approached the girl multiple times, offering cash for sexual favours.
Court decision over potential Stuff sale remains redacted
Judge says: 'Publication of such information would likely be harmful to Stuff.'
Product prices more expensive in alert level 1, consumers warned
Kiwis could be paying more for products at alert level 1 than they were earlier in 2020.
Irrigation at park 'beyond stupid', council blames technical fault
Man questioned 'huge-scale irrigation' at park on wet winter's day, during water shortage.
Queen St forex broker jailed over $1.55m fraud
The foreign exchange broker defrauded his clients with forged documents.
America's Cup case: Team NZ fights to contain 'scandalous allegations'
NZME was gagged from publishing or broadcasting details of a forensic accountancy report.
Police seek man who allegedly offered girl, 13, money for sex after school
The mother hopes by speaking out about the incident the man might be caught by police.
Wild weather: 50 emergency call-outs overnight as heavy rain and strong winds hit
Fire crews went to up to 50 weather related call-outs in Auckland, Northland and Waikato.
Robber armed with knife confronts dairy worker holding baby
Eagle helicopter is pursuing a masked man who robbed a Mt Albert dairy.
The brain gain: How returning high-skilled Kiwis will help NZ
Kiwis continue to return to New Zealand amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
What to watch out for: Kiwi business scammed out of $30,000
Rodney Keenan's business was scammed out of $30,000.
Auckland wastewater plan may breach tikanga
An expert in Māori customs comments on a plan to recycle Auckland's wastewater.
One dead after day of serious crashes
Police are asking motorists to avoid a busy Kumeu intersection this evening.
Glendene fire: Six FENZ appliances at factory blaze
A factory is on fire in Glendene, West Auckland this afternoon.
Three new Covid cases - all on same flight from India
As cases skyrocket across the ditch, NZ went 2 days without a new case but now has 3 more.
Woman in managed isolation escapes from Auckland hotel
Five police officers who caught her now require Covid tests and self-isolation.