Wide spread power outages across the North Shore
The outages were reported by locals in the area at around 3.30pm today.
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Main New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.
Serious crash blocking Dominion Rd, Auckland
Police were called to the scene about 4pm after a vehicle crashed into a lamp post.
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Reports of skinny, pale, and "mushy" snapper in Northland indicate the fish is starving.
Traffic backed up before Harbour Bridge, speed limits reduced, kilometres of queues on SH1
Holidaymakers are being warned roads will be clogged in the afternoon.
Holiday hot spots in for more wet and humid weather
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One dead after home goes up in flames, investigation under way
More than 20 firefighters and four fire trucks worked to extinguish the fire in Auckland.
More than a dozen pigs die in shed blaze
The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed 13 pigs have died after Auckland fire.
Swimmers rescued after ignoring lifeguard advice at dangerous Auckland beach
Surf lifeguards were busy on Christmas day with 13 rescues and 10 assists nation wide.
Boxing Day bathing: Popular Auckland beaches unsafe to swim at
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Children's toys can be seen hanging over a gate at the property where a person died.
Police investigate ‘unexplained’ death at Waiake, North Shore home
Children's toys can be seen hanging over a gate at the property where a person died.
Popular holiday destinations pass 30C as Auckland, Northland face thunderstorms
One town reached around 33C.
Plumes of smoke over Auckland as five trucks, 20 firefighters extinguish house fire
Crews were called to the scene just after midday.
Man arrested after Christmas Eve hit-and-run in Ōtara
A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.
'A place to belong': Auckland City Mission serves up Christmas lunch
More than 500 people in need will visit the mission for a hot meal today.
Nelson Airport evacuated after Xmas Day bomb scare, while weather cancels New Plymouth flight
Auckland-to-New Plymouth passengers told to board a bus or go home.
Pitch perfect: Eden Park's turf hacks for backyard cricket season
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On the naughty list? Large swathes of the country set for a wet Christmas, rain warnings issued
Many usually sunny spots are in for a wet Christmas.
Person critically injured after Ōtara hit and run
The incident happened on Hills Rd about 6.50pm.
Air NZ schedules additional flights for stranded Christmas passengers
Wild weather has delayed and cancelled flights throughout the country today.
Two-vehicle Auckland crash in Waterview backs up traffic along Great North Rd
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