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A polar snap is set to farewell what has been a potentially record-breaking warm June.
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Welcome home: World champion Black Caps arrive in Auckland
The Black Caps now face a 14-day stint in managed isolation.
Watch: Wrong-way driver rams cars on motorway; person arrested
Police responded to reports of a person driving erratically around 8pm on SH1 in Auckland.
Watch: Sparks fly on highway in bizarre police chase
Sparks flew on Auckland's Western Motorway, as three teens stole a car in a chase.
'People could die': Expert on anti-Covid vaccine pamphlet drop
'The outcome could be a potentially fatal disease that's now preventable.'
First shot: New Zealanders trial new Chinese Covid vaccine
A group of 1000 New Zealanders are being guinea pigs for the new Chinese covid vaccine.
Warkworth crash victim dies four days after accident
The crash, that happened on midday Saturday, claimed the life of an 83-year-old days later
Auckland tornado: Donations for victim's family exceed $100k
Money is pouring in for a woman the storm left widowed and her two school-age children.
More than 20 homes uninhabitable after South Auckland tornado
This was an updated figure to the 62 homes deemed uninhabitable initially.
Court action dropped over Queen St pedestrianisation
Court case costing $500K plus has been resolved as the controversial plastic sticks go.
Tornado relief fund doubled to $200,000
Applications would be accepted until July 19, or until the fund was empty.
Revealed: New fishing restrictions for Hauraki Gulf
18 new protection areas to be created under major new environmental plan.
Hamilton recycling service nominated for award
The city's recycling service is example of making a change for environmental wellbeing.
Tornado carnage fails to dampen community spirit
Builders, with hands on hips, surveyed the damage while their lackeys pulled out rubbish.
Wild weather: Rain and wind continues to pummel North Island
After a weekend of wild weather, more heavy rain is forecast across eastern NZ.
Auckland tornado: Massive clean-up continues
Sixty-two homes deemed uninhabitable, crews still trying to restore power.
'Beyond imagination': Parents unable to farewell son killed in tornado
The diesel mechanic was believed to have been working on a forklift when he was killed.
South Auckland tornado: Government gives $100,000 in aid
Kris Faafoi said the money will help communities get back on their feet.
World's last Nazi hunter: NZ must open its files into suspected war criminals hiding here
"The passage of time in no way diminishes the guilt of the killers."
South Auckland tornado: More than 1200 homes affected, 60 uninhabitable
Assessments of hundreds of affected homes will continue today.
'I screamed': Toddler cut after tornado smashed fence panels through bedroom window
'It was pretty scary. I think I was in complete shock and I couldn't stop crying.'
'Glass just missed the baby': Locals reeling from terrifying tornado
A storm hit South Auckland this morning, leaving a trail of damage.
Trains back up and running for Super Rugby final after tornado damage
Rail services are back up and running after tornado damage caused cancellations.
Worker killed at container yard was picked up and thrown by tornado - Phil Goff
'We're very shocked by what is a horrendous freak event,' a Ports spokesperson said.
Man critically injured in crash, SH1 north of Auckland temporarily closed
A man in his 80s was critically injured in a crash on SH1 north of Auckland.
Gang member's funeral closes main road: Police investigating driving behaviour
Anyone seen putting others in danger will be held accountable, police say.
The inside story of how NZ won, then lost, the America's Cup
Days after Team NZ's triumph on the Hauraki Gulf, storm clouds appeared overhead.
50 open homes, 20 auctions, 7 offers and no house. Buyer's frustration over housing price guides
Buyer says agent urged her to go to auction for home that sold $500,000 above her budget.
Auckland ratepayers could be hit with big bill for Drury development
Council investigates whether it can use targeted rates to help plug $1b funding hole.
'Serious concern': National MP takes aim at leeway given to grieving gang members
Police cordoned off a major road for procession which included motorbike burnouts.
Watch: 'Pretty pain-free' - PM gets Covid-19 jab
Jacinda Ardern says first jab was "pretty pain-free".
Watch: Huge gang funeral procession closes Auckland streets
Funeral procession leaves central Auckland suburb and rides south.
Live: Police block off road, Eagle chopper up at gang funeral
A large funeral procession for Head Hunters member Taranaki Fuimaono is under way.
Covid: One new case in MIQ, 'common cold' may be behind Stewart Island symptoms
Health officials are due to give the latest update on the Covid situation in New Zealand.