Wild weather on its way: More than 700 lightning strikes west of NZ
Severe weather warnings are in place for much of the North Island.
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Mussel warning after spike in food poisoning
New Zealand Food Safety urging people to ensure the shellfish they eat is properly cooked.
Coldest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3C
Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.
Hunker down: Holidaymakers told 'stay put' with wild weather set to arrive
Coromandel residents told to get prepared as massive storm is expected to cause havoc.
'People may be unprepared': Power cuts, flood warnings for upper North Island
Heavy rain, severe gales have the upper North Island in the firing line.
Exclusive: Lost for 3 nights in the bush - 'they can't believe I am alive'
Liam McPherson: 'On the last day, I just couldn't walk. My body was just drained.'
Businesses and thousands of fans hang on Beach Hop coronavirus call
Beach Hop organisers to announce decision on iconic annual event.
Woman dragged from car precariously hanging off cliff
The driver was too scared to move so she yelled for help to be pulled out.
Bach owners face massive rates hike after council blows budget
TCDC ratepayers will be hit with a much higher rates increase in 2020/21.
Colville tree fall: Young girl seriously injured
She was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Magnitude 5.5 quake strikes off coast of Coromandel
The quake hit 105km northeast of Whangamata.
Community 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter
"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.
Wild weather: Timaru evacuation alert issued; SH1 closed, peak flooding expected at 7pm
A local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.
Snorewa? Heavy hailstorm tricks Auckland locals
Heavy thunderstorms with epic hail hit Auckland's eastern coast, Thames and Coromandel.
One dead, one airlifted to hospital after boat accident in Onemana
Two people were found near Pokohino Beach after a boating accident.
Justified self-defence: Cop shot 21 times at driver trying to run him over
Driver was shot at after repeatedly trying to run officer down.
Highway remains closed after wild weather
The region was pounded by constant heavy rain yesterday
Wild weather: Schools closed, roads flooded
Heavy rain warnings remain in parts of the North Island, but it will ease to showers.
Vector on standby: Wild weather due to hit
Vector is on standby as heavy rains and strong winds are due to hit the North Island.
Flooding closes Coromandel, Waikato roads - what's in store today
Sunny conditions are expected in most parts of the country today.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gales, heavy rain and large hail forecast
MetService is forecasting changeable weather for the weekend, in true spring style.
One dead after car crashes into tree in Whangamata
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Tauranga driver Ben Thomasen in running for two NZ titles
A rally of mixed fortunes for the Tauranga crews on the Coromandel roads.
Scary even in death: Giant shark washes up on Waihi Beach
The reason for the shark's death is still a mystery.
Police name man killed in Waihī crash as homicide investigation continues
Raymond Wharekawa was killed in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Pedestrian hit and killed by car in Waihī
The crash happened on George St on the outskirts of Waihi.
Mussels warning after food poisoning jump
Warning: don't eat raw mussels after Coromandel food poisoning outbreak.
'Likeable, clever guy': Tauranga old boys remember trainee pilot
Craig McBride was a high performer in cricket at Tauranga Boys' College, says principal.
'Things just won't be the same': Pilot killed in crash remembered
Former students pay homage to gentle icon who started school's aeroplane build programme.
Watch: Dramatic ocean rescue - crew saved after four days
Blow by blow account on online sailing forum shows struggles crew faced in Pacific Ocean.
Four rescued from drifting raft after abandoning yacht
The four people were all shaken but with only minor injuries.
Missing plane found crashed in Coromandel
A plane which went missing in the Coromandel yesterday has been found crashed.