Strong North Island winds expected to ease tonight
High winds brought down powerlines and trees in Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.
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Ferocious winds: Trees down, power outages, severe thunderstorm warning for North Island
MetService described the wind as 'strong', with gusts of up to 96km/h across the bridge.
Watch: Driver rams police car in front of Queen St shoppers
'It was definitely scary,' a witness said.
Liquor store staffer attacked with axe - thieves leave phone, weapon behind
The two offenders took various items before escaping in a stolen vehicle.
'Disturbing': Attacks on AT bus drivers have more than doubled
Auckland Transport reported 51 assaults and over 120 verbal abuse cases in 2023.
Police 'trying to piece together' how man fell from balcony
Police "trying to piece together the circumstances" that left man critically injured.
Watch: Rubbish strewn across road after recycling truck catches fire
A rubbish truck caught fire, which is now under control.
Man robbed on Auckland city road in a spree of overnight incidents
Two men made off with a phone and wallet in street robbery, police say.
Māngere church fire survivors back on their feet
The Vehikite family were overwhelmed with support after the traumatic event.
Cold and windy forecast for first weekend in February
High winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Will Dale the Avondale spider be stamped out?
Avondale's famous spider sculpture is in terrible shape - and may get stamped out.
Air New Zealand plane diverted to Guam due to strange smell
Passengers were forced to wait on the plane for five hours.
Secret compartments and suitcases full of money: Meth syndicate's 'cash custodian' sentenced
The church-going defendant “holds himself up as an example of what can go wrong”.
Harbour Bridge warning as strong winds hit
High winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
NZ police open investigation into death threats against World Rugby referees
World Rugby has revealed Wayne Barnes received more abuse than any other team or player.
Residential building consents fall from all-time high
Just 80% of consents result in construction now, down from 95% previously: one estimate.
Helensville homicide: Three more men charged with murder of Samuel Curle
Curle, 36, was found injured near the highway and died 20 days later.
'Fight for justice': BNZ told to reimburse scam victims nearly $300k after missing ‘red flags’
The Banking Ombudsman found BNZ had missed crucial warning signs of a known scam.
Unprovoked killing: Youth social worker stabbed stranger with knives in both fists
Joshua Timoti was suffering psychosis, but what role did methamphetamine play?
Expect major delays and cancellations: Commuter woes on Auckland trains
Commuters face further disruption after a morning of cancellations and delays.
Mother and son grab titles at powerlifting champ's
Lifters power up at GPCNZ Equipped championships and Deadlift Only contest.
Why NZ Bunnings store has bizarre name change
A Bunnings store in NZ has suddenly changed its name, and parents are wild over it.
'Getting done over': Frustration after Air NZ cuts back daily service
The lack of options impacts domestic and international connections, customer says.
Cyclist dead after serious Warkworth crash
The crash at the intersection of Falls Rd and Mansel Dr was reported to police at 6.58am.
$228m without a metre of track, now Auckland Light Rail disestablishment to cost millions more
A Cabinet paper has revealed it will take six months to wrap up Auckland Light Rail Ltd.
New Auckland tsunami evacuation maps show lower risk than thought
Auckland Emergency Management says the new maps are also easier to understand.
Outrage after school rejects boy over long-term rental agreement
'Every child has the right to education.'
Hamilton Zoo giraffe dies after accidental fall overnight
It had been placed under anesthesia for a health check-up yesterday.
'I was s*** scared': Court hears police interview with woman telling of childhood sex abuse
The defendant belongs to one of NZ's most prominent families of Māori rights activists.
‘We’ve got to go and help’: Witness describes futile bid to save man’s life after e-scooter crash
Dad-of-two 'so hurt and sad' young man couldn’t be saved.
Don't fear new recycling rules, says Auckland Council
Officials want to get rid of gross contaminants from recycling bins.
Auckland rents up 5.2pc, average $662/week: Barfoot & Thompson
Latest jump is the biggest rise since 2015 when rents rose 7 per cent.
Extremism on the rise behind bars, Corrections warns new minister
The new Corrections Minister was also told the prison population is on the rise again.
'Where is the money?' Creditor of Auckland house builder asks question
A subcontractor complained he was owed more than $80,000.