Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
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'Hope you get what you deserve': Man hit by two vehicles was walking home from 'family event'
'To the other people that left my brother there, I hope you get what you deserve.'
Man hit by two cars, remains critical, police urge driver to come forward
Emergency services were called to the scene at just past midnight.
Photo competition launched to show people aged 65-plus 'living their best life'
The winning photos will feature in an outdoor exhibition in Tauranga.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Revealed: The Bay of Plenty's favourite illicit drugs - and the harm they do
Wastewater testing reveals the amount of drugs Bay people are consuming.
'No democracy, no rates': Tauranga resident's rates revolt
A Tauranga woman has been locked in a row with the council over unpaid rates.
Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
New active vent discovered on Whakaari/White Island
Recent increased activity could continue for weeks or months scientists say.
Contact to go ahead with airport solar farm
Company pushes 'go' on $271 million solar project at Christchurch Airport.
61-year-old to defend powerlifting title. But what's giving her the jitters?
Karen Humphreys will represent NZ at the IPF powerlifting champs in South Africa.
Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial
He pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.
Armed police called to Matua after firearm report
Police were in the area of Tilby Drive and Fergusson Park about 4.30pm.
New tertiary music scholarship launched in memory of philanthropist Chloe Wright
Wright's son said Chloe was passionate about helping rangatahi 'realise their potential'.
Artist's 'never-before-seen' painting displayed at major art gallery in London
The collection where her portrait is displayed is seen by 'millions' of visitors a year.
Magic players trial for Silver Ferns
The group head to Wellington for a three-day trial camp from August 19-21.
'Murder': 64 chickens slain, council hunt killer dogs
“That’s what this is - the murder of my defenceless poor chickens by killer dogs."
SH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - resident
The transport agency has spent $164 million on safety improvements.
A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.
$60,000 worth of gun supplies stolen from Rotorua store
Thieves broke into Gun Supplies Limited on Ti St.
'Death was his only reprieve': Dog chained for five years, owner fined $2000
'He was so hungry that he was eating the plastic wrappers of his dog roll.'
You have a visitor - it's the police
A man was arrested in hospital and had his motorbike impounded.
Traffic delays while SH2 vandalism is repaired
Repair works are taking place on State Highway 2 between Katikati and Ōmokoroa.
'She snapped': Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing fatal injuries
The injuries were so bad Harlee-Rose Niven's pancreas was split in two.
Car fire blocks eastbound lane of SH29 on Kaimai Range
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.
Magma indicated: ‘Regular’ eruptions likely to continue at Whakaari/White Island
Eruption hazards are 'largely restricted' to the island, GNS Science says.
'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children
'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'
Watch: Whakaari/White Island crater after recent eruption
The marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.
Mark Lister: Did the Fed just make a policy mistake?
OPINION: Policymakers need to ensure unemployment doesn’t rise too much.
Best in the Bay: Hospitality Awards winners announced
Winners are voted by the hospitality industry, except for the People’s Choice Award.
'Ashamed': Travel agent used company money for gas, food and house cleaning
Lee Harris quit his job at Blue Marine after an investigation into unauthorised spending.