Manuhiri steps up caulerpa push for summer.

Fire investigators have been at the scene and two trucks are there checking for hotspots.

Forecasters are warning heavy bursts of rain could lead to flooding and slips.

“It’s like Police Ten 7," frustrated neighbour says.

Horror as owner and 8-year-old son witnessed vicious attack.

The outages were reported by locals in the area at around 3.30pm today.

Christchurch gears up to help laid-off workers and industry rallies in Auckland.

Luna Lu only started playing chess two years ago.

Smoke from the fire rose into the neighbouring high-rise apartment.

If you could have any dream home, would it be one of these?

“You know them as neighbours. She collects jam jars and he always waves."

Main New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.

Police were called to the scene about 4pm after a vehicle crashed into a lamp post.

Reports of skinny, pale, and "mushy" snapper in Northland indicate the fish is starving.

Holidaymakers are being warned roads will be clogged in the afternoon.

More than 20 firefighters and four fire trucks worked to extinguish the fire in Auckland.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed 13 pigs have died after Auckland fire.

Surf lifeguards were busy on Christmas day with 13 rescues and 10 assists nation wide.

Levels of faecal bacteria have breached national guidelines and are a risk to swimmers.

Children's toys can be seen hanging over a gate at the property where a person died.

Children's toys can be seen hanging over a gate at the property where a person died.

One town reached around 33C.

Crews were called to the scene just after midday.

A 26-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and failing to stop.

More than 500 people in need will visit the mission for a hot meal today.

Auckland-to-New Plymouth passengers told to board a bus or go home.