‘Wettest day since 1979’: State of emergency for Westland as flooding causes evacuations, road closures, slips
Part of SH6 will stay closed all weekend due to flooding, fallen trees and slips.
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'Incredibly lucky': Teen swimmer saved after rip at Auckland beach
The swimmer was “in serious distress” but managed to grab hold of the flotation device.
Five hurt in violence at North Shore beach suburb
The injured were assaulted and had items taken, police said.
Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store
The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.
‘Just leave him alone’: Tom Phillips' father makes plea as hunt for fugitive dad goes on
The whole thing was a 'rort from the beginning', Neville Phillips says.
Auckland rail rebuild: Where it's happening, how long it'll take and how you'll be affected
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Six Mongols gang members and associates arrested ahead of anniversary event
Police act as gang members and associates descend on Christchurch this week.
'He’s hungry': Students shocked at 'huge' rat scaling stairs in university accommodation
The university said the rodent 'ceased to exist' as of yesterday.
College's haka echoes across the Great Wall
Kāpiti College's kapa haka group performed on the Great Wall of China. Video / Kāpiti College
Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA maths problem
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Warehouse Group slows its sales decline but pressure still on
CEO positive but analyst says: 'It’s going to be another tough year.'
Cautious optimism as Briscoe Group’s result steady ahead of Black Friday
Rod Duke praises 'outstanding' achievement and says Briscoes has a point of difference.
'There's no snakes': Couple pleased with move home from Australia
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Opinion: We were told ‘it’s not like she will die’ - 3 weeks later, my mum died of cancer
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Wharepapa Reirson plans to make an even bigger splash at Manu World Champs
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The people planning a hīkoi to Wellington to protest the Treaty Principles Bill
Toitū te Tiriti marshall their supporters against the Treaty Principles Bill.
Treaty Principles Bill introduction: Protesters accuse PM of cowardice
The controversial bill will have its first reading next week when Christopher Luxon is out of the country. Video / TVNZ
One seriously hurt in car-jacking outside South Auckland McDonald's
Police find vehicle but still looking for those thought responsible for violent incident.
Market close: US tariff fears cool NZ sharemarket
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Van narrowly avoids collision after crossing centre line on rural West Auckland road
Dashcam footage has captured a van "driving erratically" on the rural, windy road from Piha Beach, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision. Video / Supplied
Thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail possible for Hawke's Bay, Tararua
Residents warned of continued stormy weather.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters on the US election result
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters answered questions about the US election and what it will mean for New Zealand's relationship with the United States. Video / Mark Mitchell
Rob Campbell: Public Service Commissioner must be free from political interference
Former Health Boss has tips for new Public Service Commissioner.
'How do I move to NZ?' searches surge as Americans seek to flee Trump
Search interest in moving to New Zealand has spiked following election night in the US.
Schools face daunting challenges caused by poverty, crime, drugs, gangs and homelessness
Why my old school is today's new school
MetService Severe Weather Warning: November 6th - 8th
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Kea Kids News: 5-year-old’s first-ever haircut is helping cancer patients
Reporter Mason is along for Tayla's her first-ever haircut before it’s shipped off to become a wig for someone who needs it. Video / Kea Kids News
Price hikes imminent at GP clinics
Rising GP fees hit low-income families hard, warn New Zealand doctors. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike Scott
Kiwi teacher accused of sexually assaulting six students is fighting extradition from UK
Allegations - raised after former student’s suicide - relate to a former Murupara teacher.
'Forever in our hearts': Victims of bus, truck crash near Marton named by police
'His journey was just beginning as it is for so many of us.'
Working theory on what may have caused student illness at Canterbury Uni
Unsafe handling of shredded chicken is believed to be the culprit, with New Zealand Food Safety reviewing the kitchen's processes. Video / TVNZ
Dave Letele devastated after foodbank freezer sabotaged
The community leader opened up in an emotional Facebook video. Video / David Letele
Watch: 'You tell me' - Ariana Grande attempts Kiwi accent
She's played many characters in Hollywood, but how does she sound as a Kiwi?
Police minister Mark Mitchell on Ōpōtiki gang raid
Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke about searches made by police during their raid on gang members in Opotiki. Video / Mark Mitchell