Smoke from Aussie bush fires hits NZ: Hazy skies expected for the next week
The skies will be hazier than usual on the first week of the new year.
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Cruise passengers lament disruption after search for man overboard
A second passenger reported died aboard the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship off NZ waters.
Best of 2019: Couple among 6000-strong Auckland exodus to Northland
6000 Aucklanders moved to Northland in four years to get far from the madding crowd.
Double death in home: Families 'devastated' at tragedy on quiet street
Christmas lights hang above the door of home where two died.
New Year's Eve weather: Clear skies and a balmy night for revellers
Those at some popular holiday spots can welcome in the New Year with clear skies.
Boy fighting for life after man and woman found dead in Auckland home
A boy remains in a critical condition after two adults found dead in Papatoetoe.
Your New Year traffic: When is the best time to skip town?
Southbound traffic from Auckland will be without any delays today, NZTA predicts.
Long-running roadworks on Southern Motorway at an end
AA spokesman Barney Irvine said delays on the Southern Motorway are inexcusable.
Road rage: Elderly man assaulted after Auckland crash
Elderly motorist assaulted after car crash in Albany on Monday afternoon.
'He looked lifeless': Residents in shock after two found dead, child critically hurt
Residents had been left feeling shaken after two people died in quiet suburban street.
Man and woman found dead, child critically hurt in Papatoetoe
Man and woman are dead and a child is in a critical condition in hospital.
Photos: Pod of orca spotted hunting near Warkworth
Pod of orca seen chasing stingray in a shallow harbour north of Auckland.
Employer challenges phone recording in sex blackmail of ex-worker
The worker was told a woman would be paid $10,000 to make a sexual misconduct complaint.
Your New Year's weather: Hot and dry as temperatures expected to climb
Most of the country can expect a warm and dry start to 2020.
Man in serious condition after fall on vessel near Waiheke
A man was airlifted to hospital after suffering a suspected spinal injury near Waiheke.
Man texts with his toe after a kitesurfing accident
A man facing amputation, ended up with a toe for a thumb.
Dog who disappeared on Christmas Day reunited with owner
The pooch who disappeared while her family tucked into Christmas lunch has been found.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this week
Get beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.
'The heat was intense': Large blaze destroys Massey home
Neighbour woken by loud bangs, intense heat and a bright light as house destroyed by fire.
Going away for New Year's? Expect heavy traffic on the highways
Heavy traffic is expected on New Zealand's main highways as we head away for New Year's.
Beached as: Armourguard car stuck in sand
Armourguard in the gun for getting car stuck on beach in Auckland.
Fight to save drowned woman's life: 'He did CPR for half an hour'
Tragedy played out over VHF radio.
Child flown to hospital after near drowning
The child is thought to have been in a swimming pool or inflatable pool.
'Beautiful smile': Toddler who died in driveway tragedy remembered
"Precious baby boy" will be sadly missed.
Evacuation after oil spill on boat in central Auckland
Five hundred litres of oil has been spilt.
Man has skull fractured in Boxing Day road rage attack
"Don't hurt my daddy," terrified daughter screams during road rage attack.
Tropical Cyclone Sarai: 'Wind howling and tree debris flying...it's a bit scary'
Tropical Cyclone Sarai continues to hammer parts of Fiji early today.
Holiday traffic at a crawl north of Auckland
Traffic is gridlocked again on a notoriously busy stretch of highway north of Auckland.
12-year-old Remuera girl found safe after five days
Leilani had been reported missing about 6pm on December 22.
Sunny weather to ring in the New Year
Most of the main centres look set to ring in 2020 with fine, mild weather.
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Injured orca freed from crayfish line
Orca tangled in crayfish line has been freed after four days.
Auckland child killed in Southland driveway incident
Police have released the name of the dead child.
Large sharks spotted at Orewa, closing beach
The alarm was raised after the police Eagle helicopter spotted the sharks' shadows.