Synthetic drugs: epidemic examined by Crown forensic experts, new trends emerge
New research has been released into synthetic drugs after a two year study by ESR
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Flooding closes Coromandel, Waikato roads - what's in store today
Sunny conditions are expected in most parts of the country today.
From the despair of addiction to the joy of music
Friends who met while in the depths of substance addiction release second album.
One dead in fiery crash into Auckland construction site
The car and a shipping container on a building site were engulfed in flames.
Measles vaccines being redistributed after GPs run out
There are now 1149 confirmed cases, 959 of them in Auckland.
Fatal doses: Mum says synthetics took son to 'darkness'
Mum of a man who died after using synthetic drugs speaks about the 'darkness' he became.
GPs told to ration measles vaccines to ensure most vulnerable get jab
A third of people with measles - and more than half of under-2s - ended up in hospital.
Armed robbery, police appeal for sightings
Police say the pair threatened a staff member before nabbing cigarettes and cash.
'Dangerous' Auckland home renovation shut down
"If the place is dangerous, it needs to be fixed immediately as there are lives at risk."
Torture trial: Teen 'begged' for accused to stop
Dimetrius Pairama's body was found in a steel drum at a vacant property.
Signing off: IR and ACC call time on cheques
Payments by cheque will no longer be accepted by Inland Revenue and ACC after the change.
Another heavy rain warning for Auckland after Coromandel flooding
Heavy rain expected in the upper North Island, while the South Island basks in the sun.
$10,000 consolation: Block couples given cash after show flop
"We're gifting $10,000 to each of the three teams who didn't take any winnings."
Fatal dose: 75 die in two years from synthetic drugs
At least 75 people have been killed as a result of synthetic drugs, says Chief Coroner
Hefty discount: Why Remuera house's reserve price has been slashed
Agent says home's "intrinsic value" is probably much lower than council's valuation.
Batten down the hatches: Severe thunderstorm warning
Hundreds of lightning strikes and hail the size of golf balls in Auckland and Northland.
Teen torture trial: Witness tells of 17yo's final moment
A young witness told police what happened inside the horror house where a girl died.
Gridlock on Northwestern Motorway from city after four-vehicle crash
Four-vehicle crash has left one person seriously hurt, as commuters told to delay journey.
Measles outbreak: Housing conditions a factor in South Auckland spike
Four strains of the virus are circulating New Zealand.
Block NZ winners 'heartbroken' for fellow stars 'but no sharesies, sorry'
The couple said there was no plans to share the money with the other teams.
Blow to go: The rise of booze interlock devices in NZ
"This is very encouraging for a programme that has been in place less than a year."
Crashes, car fire cause delays on Auckland motorways
Two crashes are causing delays on Auckland's motorway network early this morning.
The Block NZ: Third apartment sells for reserve after TV auction
The sale price was below reserve, meaning the couple walk away with no profit.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Air New Zealand flight to Samoa turned back
A spokeswoman for the airline said the plane had an engineering issue.
Whenuapai plan: Luxon should heed Key's warning it's 'foolish'
Air base stance could complicate Luxon's political ambitions, local politician claims.
Two people injured after car crashed into house in Birkenhead, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the crash on Maritime Terrace about 5.30pm last night.
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Perfect timing: How America's Cup spies were thwarted
Spies hoping to watch the AC75's assembly via webcam will have been sorely disappointed.
Family gutted missing WWI medal to be sold in auction
The medal belonged to Private William Arthur Ham, the first Kiwi killed in World War I.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued
The upper North Island is set to be battered by thunderstorms.
'Appalling case': Neglected 89yo found 'fused' to couch
Exclusive: A horrific case of elder abuse saw an elderly woman found fused to a sofa.
Crash cleared after closure of SH1 near Hampton Downs
Motorist were asked to delay their travel or avoid the area if possible.