Heavy rain, winds lash Auckland; cold blast moves north
Aucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.
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Live: Heavy rain lashes Auckland, Northland - cold blast sweeps NZ
Temperatures will drop with snow on alpine passes and heavy rain in the upper North.
Body found in rural Waikato town after man was reported missing
The body was discovered this morning at Waitakaruru by a member of the public.
'I don't have to make anything up': Key witness in Mongols trial
Secret witness in the Mongols gang trial denies having a 'mad' cocaine habit of his own.
'Easy one ounce a week': Gang president's alleged 'extremely bad' cocaine habit
The storage spot in the Corolla was no good because it couldn't hold a kg of cocaine.
'Little regard to health and safety': Inflatable slide operator fined after collapse injures children
The company has had 11 prior interactions with WorkSafe NZ.
'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation
The witness said he became a prospect for the gang.
Plane hits powerlines, lands on Thames highway
The crash happened on Ngati Maru Highway, Thames.
'Humiliated, embarrassed, emasculated': The trigger for a murder
Adrian Phillips and Bayden Williams were once friends. Now one is dead, the other jailed.
Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer
Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.
Person killed in house fire in Thames
A person has died in a house fire in Thames overnight.
Fatal crash in Coromandel
The driver was the only person in the car and died at the scene.
Two failed ram raid attempts: Man arrested after struggling to exit vehicle
Police officers were patrolling Pollen St early this morning.
Woman found dead in Cambridge: Police arrest man in Te Aroha
Earlier, motorists near Te Aroha were advised not to pick up hitchhikers.
Live: Winter blast brings big chill, heavy rain, Auckland fog
Fog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.
Unique gallery tells region's earliest stories
The dominant display is the model of a fortified pā.
Lessons from school bomb threat
"I really appreciate the way people responded to a ... distressing situation."
Mayoral candidate recovering after bashing at mall
John Freer says he's yet to recover mentally from being set upon.
Sites of cultural significance returned in Hauraki iwi settlement
The Deed of Settlement includes acknowledgements and a Crown apology.
Schools evacuated, locked down: Ministry confirms six threats made
Some schools in Waikato, Thames, and Gisborne were affected.
Man to fight murder charge after alleged incident at Coromandel
Joey Richards will go on trial for murder in May next year.
Weather: Heavy rain and snow closes roads
More wet weather in store for many parts of country today.
Coromandel retirement village residents face 47% fee rise
Fee rise met with negative feedback.
Detour open after massive highway collapse isolates region
State Highway 35 and SH2 between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne are now officially closed.
'Torture' or 'cancel culture'? School turns down fishing scholarship
Teacher says game fishing is torture - others say move is 'cancel culture gone mad'.
Sobs of relief as guilty verdict returned in Kopu murder trial
A jury has found Adrian Phillips guilty of murdering father-of-one Bayden Williams.
Murder accused had no option but to shoot, says defence
Closing submissions from the Crown and defence counsel for Adrian Phillips are under way.
OceanaGold mine: Waihi environmental group to challenge mining consents
OceanaGold wants to set up an underground mine north of Waihi.
Missing moggie returns: 'Oh my god, Pipi! We haven't seen you for eight years!'
Pipi, now 12, will live out his sunset years "as a king".
'Made me feel like a man': Accused talked about hurting victim
Adrian Phillips was under cross-examination at the High Court in Hamilton.
Murder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friend
Adrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.
'Giant heartbroken baby': Murder accused says he broke down
Adrian Phillips banged his head against the wall to feel better after a serious accident.
'Hurry up and kill me': Accused wanted to die during fire
Adrian Phillips takes the stand in his trial for the murder of Bayden Williams.