Community 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter
"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.
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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.
Hamilton scores shock rating as NZ's top summer spot
Rival mayors say people are going to Hamilton for the events, and not much else.
Beach tragedy: Teen on sea biscuit fatally struck by propeller
The teen was on a sea biscuit and was struck by the boat's propeller.
One dead after boating incident off Coromandel Peninsula
Cordons are in place while emergency services work at the scene.
Drizzly start to the weekend with risk of thunderstorms for parts of NZ
The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.
Local Focus: Thames residents push Council to do more on climate change
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'There's a big dark shape and then a fin came out of the water'
The Wright family were swimming at Ōtama Beach when they spotted a shark.
Coromandel coast road: SH25 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured
Both lanes of the Thames Coast Rd have now reopened after this morning's crash.
Man pushed into an open fire dragged himself to creek
A man suffered serious and extensive burns after he was pushed into an open fire on Jan 1
'We got closer...and could see this mama carrying her pēpi on her nose'
A dolphin was seen carrying her dead calf in Coromandel waters this morning.
SH2 closed by landslip between Waihi and Paeroa
Motorists have been told to avoid the Karangahake Gorge after a landslip.
Local Focus: Whitianga town centre almost complete for Christmas
Fences start to come down in Whitianga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man drowns at Hot Water Beach
Emergency services were called to the incident at Hot Water Beach about 4pm.
'Crocodile Dundee' Kiwi killed in Australian car crash
Coromandel resident Graham Lawson died in Townsville last month after a car crash.