Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week

Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.

One of the UK's richest men is on his way to NZ. An American Magic owner is already here.

Swimmers should stay out of the water at one beach, according to one alert.

The police national dive squad found the missing teenager just before midday today.

International art director says thieves didn't know the value of Charles Goldie painting.

Police were called to the crash scene in Hamilton at 5.30pm.

'No one has been located at the moment.'

Goldie's most expensive piece has sold for over $1.3m.

Cases have averaged 10 a day since the last update on Thursday.

Sharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.

There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.

The 38-year-old faces seven serious charges including kidnapping and shooting at police.

The woman was now on leave after comments on social media.

Hamilton District Court was shut down within 20 minutes of opening today.

The court house went into lockdown before 10am today.

The crash happened near Gordonton about 11am today.

Children and dogs are thought to be at particular risk of harm.

A security guard spotted a broken window, leading to a headcount in the early hours.

The man asked to cut in front of her at the checkout - then paid for her groceries.

Good Samaritan's Christmas ruined and car damaged.

The circumstances of how the person came to be in the river are still being established.

Ngawai Himiona is being farewelled in Tauranga this morning.

Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.

Miriam Walter saw the tumour in her pancreas shrink 73 per cent thanks to the new device.