Wild weather: 31,000 lightning strikes in eight hours, thunderstorm warnings
Forecasters are warning the upper North Island of gusty thunderstorms and hail.
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‘I should have said something’: Woman's regret after child drowns in park
She's seen many near-misses in the water and wants to see safety changes.
Dog stolen after incident in Mount Maunganui
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
'Families are struggling': Foodbank costs up $10k a month, 14,000kg drop in rescued food
The cost of living crisis had “hit everyone hard”, including support providers.
Revealed: City homes wasting 84 tonnes of food a week - and what you can do about it
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs rise.
Your ultimate guide to using ChatGPT
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Two people seriously injured in crash near Matatā
State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.
64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car park
The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.
Making steak an art form: How Mount restaurant made world’s top 101 steak list
Forget plain steak, Mount restaurant serves carnivore artistry.
97yo mum 'thrilled' son's memorial seat, ashes, will stay
Joy Rudsits installed the seat and her son's ashes in 2006.
Social services provider's income more than doubles to $5m
Most of the trust’s income came from government contracts.
'Quite serious': Drug-dealing, homelessness, burnout concerns for closed, storm-hit road
It's likely to be at least another year before a decision on the road's future is made.
Mark Lister: Relax, AI isn’t taking your job (yet)
History is littered with examples of tech advances bringing significant change to workers.
Weather: State Highway 30 closed to westbound traffic
A yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.
'Died in my arms': Woman distraught after pet chihuahua killed
'He didn’t stand a chance being such a little guy against a bigger stronger dog.'
One dead, one injured in two-vehicle crash on SH2, road closed
The road is expected to be closed for some time.
'Brutal' rental market: Tradie shares van with two dogs, working couple's two-year search for a home
Meet the people who can't find rentals in one of NZ's fastest-growing cities.
Launch sinks in harbour, weather delays salvage efforts
Bay of Plenty Regional Council will investigate the cause of the sinking.
Opinion: Why I'm only slightly surprised by this Budget
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'Absolutely stoked': Bronze sculpture of tourism pioneer recovered
The statue was removed from the Government Gardens in February.
Appeal Court declines Tūhoe kaumatua challenge to Māori Land Court decision
Te Uru Taumatua had gone to the Appeal Court over decision.
'Too much pressure': Mum sick of SH2 traffic puts house up for rent
Another mum had to move her child's daycare so she could get to work on time.
97yo's plea heard: Memorial seat and buried ashes will stay
Tauranga City Council has confirmed the seat will stay.
'People are incredible': Thousands flow in for dad desperate to stay alive for son
The outpouring of support has blown the family away.
'Really proud': Tauranga whānau back $34m kapa haka boost
Funding for Te Matatini and Matariki is 'so cool'.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No need to fear strong, Māori, women politicians
Opinion: Female Māori politicians are challenging some of the norms of Parliament.
Storm-hit district facing $20m repair bill awaits funding clarity from Govt
Councillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.
'Unexplained' death: Police identify man found in water near boat ramp
The man's body was found on Tuesday morning by a member of the public.
Person found dead in search for overdue mountain biker
Police search and rescue personnel and volunteers were involved in the search.
'Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hours
The worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.