Live: Highway reopens after slip, schools closed due to 'localised flooding'
State Highway 34 is closed this morning as heavy rain lashes the region.
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Live: Slip closes SH2 at Karangahake Gorge, SH25 Coromandel, more rain coming
Slips have closed highways and roofs have been ripped off as the downpours begin.
Live: Weather and road information for BoP and Coromandel
Rain is forecast to fall every day until Saturday in Tauranga and Rotorua.
Live: Slip blocks SH25, more rain expected as storm tracks south
Slips have closed highways and roofs have been ripped off as the downpours begin.
'You ok bro, stop 4 a yarn': Scotty's signs put smiles on faces
The social worker offers free chats about mental health and wellbeing.
Revealed: How much Bay councils spend on consultants
Financial advice, civic projects, and recruitment feature as most costly spends.
No tsunami threat from Kermadec Islands earthquake
The National Emergency Management Agency says people should follow updates.
Breaking down concrete barriers: Visually impaired apprentice with autism excels
Todd Maitland shows why people from all backgrounds should consider a career in trades.
Western Bay estimates summer storm damages to cost between $15 to $20m
Tauranga City Council estimates the cyclone's damages to cost close to $400k.
'Embarrassed': Teens blackmailed over intimate pictures
Police warn: "Never send pictures of this nature to someone you have met on the internet."
Chiefly woman ensured the survival her people
Early travellers thought Rungateranga was full of kumara.
Three Waters reset: Govt to create 10 new entities; Luxon calls rebrand a 'dumb policy'
The Government will announce its Three Waters replacement today.
Flying furniture: Family faces up to $100k in damage after tornado
A neighbour also described lying in her caravan, fearful a tree would fall on her.
Thunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms today
New Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.
'We ran for cover': Mum and kids hide in hallway as tornado hits Bay of Plenty orchard
'There was debris flying everywhere... I saw furniture and things flying past.'
'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit country
The stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.
Surf lifeguards descend on Waihī Beach for two days of action-packed racing
Crews will put their rescue skills to the test.
Influx of Aucklanders hunting for bargains sees beach town double in size in five years
Ōmokoroa is now the Western Bay of Plenty's second biggest town.
'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee rises
An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.
Rescue helicopter responds after hikers trapped by slip
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter paramedics spring into action during busy month of missions.
Watch: Crews fight large shed fire after 'massive explosion'
Firefighters were called just before 8pm on Sunday.
Eat your greens: a collection of Aotearoa’s finest sustainable dining experiences
Care about what's on your plate and in your glass? These Kiwi businesses do too.
Number of banned guns seized after mosque shooting revealed
Local deerstalkers take aim at the Govt for how hunters were treated after March 15.
Sharks on tour: Great white conservation research reveals ‘incredible’ journey
The 2.75m great white Daisy has shown up again after going missing for a month.
Cocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ society
It comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.
Now hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest
'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'
Construction of two new Ōmokoroa schools get Govt tick
Construction of two new schools in Ōmokoroa will begin next year.
Turtle-y awesome: 'Cheeky' green turtle Smee returned to ocean
He needed help after being hooked by a fisherman.
Waitekohekohe recreational park officially opens
New park opens for Katikati's walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders.
Waihi Beach home’s surprising $1.8m sale after freak tornado rips through town
Storm damage nearly stopped on-site auction from going ahead.
Live: Thunderstorm threat for North Island; forecasters monitor Fiji cyclone
There's even more rain coming for the already sodden island.
Permanent closure of Te Puna ‘rat run’ proposed
The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.
'Totally storm fatigued': Residents told to stay vigilant as more rain bears down
The peninsula is under a heavy rain warning until tomorrow morning.