Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow
Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.
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'It's stuffed': Global supply chain woes spark fears of empty shelves
Customers are starting to notice gaps on shelves which could drive up prices.
'Sharks sighted, exercise caution': Warning for Auckland beaches
Swimmers should stay out of the water at one beach, according to one alert.
Local Focus: Why are there so many drownings?
Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Shark attack victim farewelled with special memento from beach where she lost her life
A special handcrafted shell wreath framed the coffin of the teenage shark victim.
Mental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapist
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
'What the hell is wrong with this town': Refuge reports horrific abuse
The question comes after domestic violence callouts increased over the holiday period.
Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren
Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.
Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off
The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.
Omanawa Falls 'never been open to public'. Yet people keep coming
Omanawa Falls has never been open to the public, the council says.
Weather: Hot car ride home for holidaymakers today - except this spot
Thunder in the North Island's east is a blip on a sunny end to Kiwi's Xmas break today.
Fatal shark attack: Beach reopens to swimmers, but rāhui remains for some
The rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.
'Hooked': Louise Nicholas' daughter on meth battle; mugshot shows addiction reality
Weighing 45kg, face covered in sores, teeth fallen out, she was at the peak of addiction.
Fatal shark incident: Waihī Beach reopens to swimmers
Kaelah Marlow died on Thursday after reportedly being injured by a shark.
Shark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī death
Sharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
'Extreme grief' after Hamilton woman killed in shark attack
Locals and bach owners say they are devastated and saddened by the death of the woman.
Devastated family of teen killed in shark attack 'in shock'
"She was a lovely girl, a fun girl, always bubbly, into anything."
Fatal shark attack: Victim named as 19-year-old Hamilton woman
Police have released the name of the woman who died after the attack yesterday.
'No coincidence': Suspected shark attack where great white caught last summer
Bay marine experts say bronze whaler or hammerhead unlikely in Bowentown attack.
Local Focus: Speed radar in Tauranga Harbour targeting jetskiers
Harbourmaster takes aim with new radar technology. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Woman killed in shark attack at Waihī Beach
Emergency services called after reports of a woman being injured in the water.
'Sealed the deal': Riots lead expat to renounce US citizenship
"I don't see [American citizenship] having a value any more," says US expat.
Horror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021
Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.
Danger looms as NZ beaches heat up again - and may keep warming
After cooler December, NZ coastal waters are heating up again. Will they keep warming?
Pink plastic contaminates mince at Tauranga supermarket
Mince from the Tauriko store is being recalled.
Highway reopens after person thrown from vehicle in Waihī crash
The crash happened about 9.20am.
Man dies after 'jet-ski incident' in Bay of Plenty
The body of the man was found on January 2.
Gang land: Garden City simmers with rising gang tension
Trouble has been brewing in Christchurch with new gangs setting up in town.
Social media blamed for crowds visiting dangerous falls
The dangers have been tragically exposed again after the death of a man there on Sunday.
Shane Te Pou: A tribute to my Mum - worker, voter, everyday hero
OPINION: Lives like Te Kuru Te Pou's don't often make the news. Maybe they should.
Go NZ: Five regions with the best summer swimming
Take the plunge at these away-from-the-crowds locations.
Wild weather: 7000+ lightning strikes, 8C below average in places
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.