A tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.
'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'
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More wild weather: Heavy rain warning for Auckland
MetService says a period of heavy rain should hit through until 7am.
Truck crashes into barrier in peak traffic on Auckland's Southern motorway
The one-vehicle crash happened heading south near Papakura.
Ministry apology: Mum of severely disabled daughter denied aid
"I've given up my entire life and marriage to care for her at home," says angry mum.
Foreign buyers forced to sell $13m of land bought illegally
An investigation has forced the overseas investors to sell the Auckland properties.
Hold on to your hat: Strong wind watch in place for Auckland region
North to northeast winds are expected to approach severe gales in exposed places.
$3m Govt grant for Aussie-based green packaging firm
The money will go to a new recycled plastic food packaging plant in Auckland.
Ringleader in cash for driver's licence scheme jailed
Two corrupt testing officers were sentenced today after taking bribes for licences.
Plans under way for heroes' welcome home for Black Caps
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and PM Jacinda Ardern have already discussed reception prospect.
Morning sun before wet and wild weather hits again
A morning sunny spell should bring a break to Auckland's wild weather.
Ambulance rolls in South Auckland, 7 people injured
Emergency services are responding to the ambulance accident on Bairds Rd, Otara.
Thunderstruck! Thousands of lightning strikes hit NZ
It was a wet weekend for many, with thousands of lightning strikes hitting the nation.
House gutted by fire in Ranui, West Auckland
One person is being treated for smoke inhalation.
Call for law change after child sex accused worked as agent
Jason O'Reilly was jailed for 12 years for serious child sex crimes.
John Banks says Phil Goff's mayoralty like 'grandma's boiled cabbage'
"Phil Goff's mayoralty reminds me of grandma's boiled cabbage," Banks said.
Hundreds of lightning strikes: Wild weather lashes country
Vector is readying power crews in Auckland as the active cold front approaches.
South American airline Latam pulls back from NZ
The airline is over flying Auckland from Sydney to Santiago on some days
City street finally reopens 10 days after panel falls from apartment building
At least 40 loose panels were found on the Victopia building after the first one fell.
'I look five months pregnant': Patient pleads for treatment
'I've been putting up with this pain since March and they just keep sending me home.'
Wild weather: Downpours, lightning and thunder surging north
Wellington hammered by heavy rain, lightning and thunder.
Vietnam vet 'shocked' war medals on Trade Me - claims illegal swap
Bill Heke discovered his real war medals on Trade Me for $800. What he had were fake.
'No brains at all': Phone pole erected in front of mailbox
Kent Millar came home to find Chorus energy had erected a phone pole blocking his mailbox.
'Auckland is under siege?': City dwellers startled by fireworks display
Bastille Day fireworks erupted over Auckland Harbour tonight, to many people's surprise.
Crash brings Southern Motorway to a standstill
A crash on the Southern Motorway has brought southbound traffic to a standstill.
Comedian shares explicit message, quits Twitter
Melanie Bracewell has drawn the ire of cricket fans.
'It should be a high priority': Police arrive eight hours after man assaulted at work
Renkun Li, 56, is in hospital after surgery for a traumatic brain injury and a broken jaw
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Day off from wild weather, but reprieve short-lived
You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.
Simon Wilson: 25 questions for Auckland Transport
The questions you always wanted to ask Auckland Transport, if they didn't make you angry.
Supermodel Kylie Bax: 'My husband was a bigamist'
Steve Braunias reports on the turbulent marriage break-down of model Kylie Bax.
Meditation centre loses court bid against gun range noise
The meditation retreat took its fight against the facility to the Supreme Court.
Wild weather: 200 lightning strikes hit Auckland and Coromandel
The thunderstorm follows a damaging tornado in Taranaki this afternoon.