NZ-wide emergency: Power failure affects thousands; public left puzzled and angry
Thousands of homes left without heating in the depths of winter overnight.
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Snow falls in North Island, causes closures to major highways
Rain, snow and hail are on the cards for much of the country today.
Opinion: Can drivers please stop trying to kill me?
They help reduce traffic congestion, which begs the question, why are cyclists so hated?
Auckland house prices: Find out your suburb's likely valuation
Auckland Council will reveal its council valuations in October. Get an early peek here.
$192k to paint intersection slammed as 'shambolic' waste of public funds
"I've never seen the community so angry," the Henderson local board chair said.
Banksy print estimated at $250k set to be auctioned in Auckland
A portion of the proceeds will go to a charity that supports the families of prisoners.
Ōtāhuhu gang-related incident: One seriously injured
Police and emergency services have been called to Fort Richard Rd in Ōtāhuhu.
Snow could dust South Island cities this weekend
And don't forget to rug up for the rugby in Auckland tonight.
Two dead in separate crashes near Wellsford and Takanini
Driver dies in crash north of Auckland early today, hours after a driver died in Takanini.
Man accused of doctoring report to sell own house now top agent
The man could be jailed for up to 10 years if convicted.
Prisoner sparks Mt Eden fire after tampering with electrical socket
Staff and prisoners were evacuated during the Mt Eden Corrections Facility fire.
Airline staff caught smuggling black market cigarettes
Customs prosecutes trio at Auckland airport in significant breach of border security.
Auckland records most skiing and snowboarding injuries this year
$11.9 million has been spent on skiing and snowboarding injuries so far this year.
Wild weather warning: Rain, 'gusty gales' to sweep the country
Thunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.
Armed robber raids jewels at Pascoes in Sylvia Park mall
Police are investigating an armed robbery at Sylvia Park's Pascoes jeweller.
Meet the Kiwi star of the Netflix hit show 'Tattoo Redo'
From Whangārei to New York, the latest Netflix hit has a Kiwi accent in there.
Gang tensions: Police investigate shooting of two Head Hunters
Gang members taken to hospital, innocent woman caught in crossfire of separate gang war.
Auckland Council sued again: E-scooters 'endanger, intimidate' pedestrians
Pedestrian advocacy group is arguing large numbers of scooters on footpaths are unlawful.
Special needs taxi contract torn up after two weeks
Co-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.
Two bosses at top school struck down with serious health issues months apart
The pair have been forced to resign or take leave because of serious health issues.
Watch: Knife-wielding robber rips out till at Auckland shop
'Someone at home is going to know who this guy is.' - police
Wild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the south
Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.
Covid-19: Two new arrivals, person in MIQ taken to hospital
Counties Manukau DHB said the travellers did not have Covid but required same protocols.
New health indicators system to keep healthcare service accountable
New system will keep the sector accountable.
Taking back the streets: Meet the South Aucklanders standing up to violence
Can chess clubs, barbecues and cultural dance save youth from gangs?
No luxe life for Google billionaire after request for MIQ upgrade declined
Google co-founder Larry Page came to New Zealand for hospital treatment for his child.
Two men shot in Auckland night-time incident; workers rushed to help one
Police are investigating the shootings of two men in Auckland.
Chances of snowfall in south and north looking 'pretty good' - Metservice
'There's quite a cold air mass in circulation,' Metservice says.
Comment: Doomed Auckland cycle bridge never had a champion
OPINION: The walking and cycling bridge was doomed from the start.
Nine dead who had RSV - including six in Auckland
No infected children succumbed; RSV may not have been cause of deaths, says ADHB.
Gym apologises for transphobic social media post
Co-owner Doug Viney shared a post about transgender Olympian Laurel Hubbard on Tuesday.
'A real concern': Nine Michael Hill burglaries since Nov, security stepped up
Michael Hill chairman Rob Fyfe says they don't feel targeted by the criminals.
Up to 150 homes in Auckland still with no power
Up to 350 homes in Auckland remained without power last night.
'I don't want to go to Rotorua': Burnt car victim speaks out
Three cars were destroyed and at least two others damaged.