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Heavy rain watch for flood-battered East Coast
Settled early autumn weather for most, but rainmaker targets soaked east.
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Numerous homes and businesses were flooded, with more than 300 calls for help.
Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka
Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.
Ex-cop who raped sleeping colleague to be released from prison
Having served a third of his sentence, Jamie Foster has been granted parole
'Very concerning': Nanaia Mahuta reacts to leaked China-Solomon Islands policing 'deal'
"This purported agreement could destabilise the current institutions and arrangements..."
'Ridiculous': 16-day PCR testing delays revealed
The delays likely meant Covid-positive Kiwis went without clinical and welfare support.
'We don't need another liquor outlet. Why would you want to keep breaking up families?'
Bay of Islands hapū Ngāti Rēhia says it was kept in the dark over liquor shop plans.
Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
Bryce Edwards: Why we shouldn't celebrate a refugee deal with Australia
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NZ, Australia refugee deal due to political pressure, Amnesty says
Advocates welcome the deal, but say it does not go far enough.
Lifting of Covid-19 restrictions too little too late for CubaDupa
The festival is expected to go ahead in 2023.
'Find me a mechanic': Auto industry warns of price rises and safety issues
Worker shortages in the auto industry will lead to price increases and safety issues.
TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns
Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.
'Prison islands': NZ, Aus reach deal over resettling refugees
It comes nine years after the offer was made.
Influx of Covid-infected pregnant women worried their baby isn't moving
Like any viral illness, if a pregnant woman is unwell the baby could move less.
Hammer-wielding robber targets Paraparaumu jewellery shop
"It's like when someone breaks into your house – it's so invasive."
Gisborne floods: Work begins to clear roads, Kiri Allan assesses the damage
Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan has arrived in the region.
Buy now pay later provider Laybuy reports fraud rise
The company's share price has slumped since its ASX listing in September 2020.
'Incredibly tragic': Police continue to investigate sudden deaths in Panguru
Police say no one else is currently being sought in relation to the deaths.
Five generations of a Far North whānau share story of rich whakapapa
A whānau share their unique story from the Far North.
'Worst since Bola' on coast - State of Emergency and more heavy rain expected
A severe weather warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Taupō.
Investigation dealt a blow as Enchanter sinks during salvage attempt
The hull sank as it was being towed to Houhora Harbour where a crane barge was waiting.
Flutey charged with aggravated assault on police among range of charges
Prominent anti-vaxxer Brad Flutey appears on charges relating to a January 17 incident.
Wild Wellington weather causes leak at Premier House, surface flooding outside Parliament
Heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through the capital about 8pm yesterday.
'It means closure': How the final Enchanter victim came to shore
Emotions are raw in the Far North.
Daily Covid cases shows Wellington peak, hospitalisations 'fluctuate'
Three Covid deaths were announced in the Wellington Region yesterday.
No legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsman
Flesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.
Dead Mongrel Mobster's mum: 'Leave my son's headstone alone'
Mongrel Mobster's mother tells mayor to leave her dead son in "peace".
'Most extreme I've done': Rescue chopper pilot tells of dangerous night flight in storm to save five people on Enchanter
Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation
Jury should have been discharged on day 7 of three-week trial, defence counsel says
Convicted killer Samuel Hemuera Pou appeals conviction - jury should have been discharged
Sinking of the Enchanter: A community in shock after ill-fated trip to the 'Everest of fishing'
The sinking of the Enchanter tore through its home port of Mangonui.
'Trip of a lifetime' turns to tragedy: Dad-of-three was worried about looming storm
Transport Accident Investigation Commission launch investigation, asking public for help.
'Some bloody idiot': Fury after protected seagulls poisoned
Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre manager Robert Webb upset over poisoned seagulls