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Watch: Govt to provide relief fund for flood-affected regions
Extensive clean-up ahead, say ministers after viewing damage.
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
'A rollercoaster': Woman describes 'worst flight' after Air NZ plane abandons landing, returns to Auckland
Airline passenger says the abandoned flight was just the beginning of troubles.
Wild weather: Some flood workers do not know what kind of house they will return to
First responders who lost their homes in the Westport flood are still helping others.
Wild weather: 'It started seeping up through the floorboards'
Westport evacuees abandoned their homes as they filled with water in the floods.
Heroic horse rescue: Heathcliffe pulled from flooded stream
First on scene pull Heathcliffe the horse's head above floodwaters in last minute rescue.
Child's death: Her post may have led to a drop in immunisation. Now she's fronting the Covid vaccine rollout
Influencer Nicola Adams supports Covid jab despite her video about son's tragic death.
Heroic actions: Lifeguards who saved new dad honoured for bravery
Lifeguards who saved an injured new dad who was fearing for his life have been honoured.
'We are devastated' - Family speak after body found in Wellington Harbour
A body has been found in Wellington Harbour by the Police National Dive Squad.
US Senator Tom Udall named as ambassador to NZ
The senator for New Mexico retired in 2021 after two terms in the US Senate.
Jack Tame: Protesting farmers are hypocrites - but so am I
OPINION: All of us have to make sacrifices if we are to stop plundering the world.
Elemental, my dear Auckland: Chase away the winter blues at city's winter festival
More than 50 events and experiences are on offer, from night food markets to live music.
Revealed: Why all Covid tests aren't checked at the border
More than 50 people had been caught without proof of a negative test and been sent to MIQ.
Kaiwaka crash: One person dead, SH1 closed
Two other people were injured in the two-vehicle crash just south of Kaiwaka.
Apec 2021: Can Ardern forge commonality with US and China on Covid?
The meeting will be hosted virtually from Wellington by the Prime Minister.
Opinion: Is the PM listening to the Howl from the regions?
OPINION: The Great Communicator needs to work on her communication.
Tractor protest: Aucklanders warned to expect delays, crashes add to chaos
Traffic was 'very heavy' at 2pm on the southern motorway in Auckland.
Local Focus: Winter wine-tasting among the Winter Wonder Fest treats for the senses
Plenty of variety in Winter Wonder Fest programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Baby orca Toa remains in holding tank as rescue effort enters 'delicate stage'
The decision to move the whale out of his sea pen was made based on safety advice.
Signs of a reduction in synthetic cannabis use but drug detection difficult
Some officials believe that synthetic cannabis usage could be on a downward trend.
Where is Shirley: Christchurch police say search for missing pensioner not over
Police vow to do all they can to find missing Christchurch pensioner Shirley Warrington.
Revealed: Shamed Ron Brierley's email resigning his knighthood
Documents show Ron Brierley told he could jump from knighthood before being pushed.
John Minto and supporters plan reunion lunch and march to rugby park
A great day in history because NZ made an impact internationally, says political activist.
'There will be blood': How the 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand began
Neil Reid recounts the explosive build-up to a sports tour that divided the nation.
'I wanted revenge': Red Squad boss Ross Meurant admits cancelled 1981 Springbok match fired him up
Red Squad leader opens up on "extreme violence" and how some officers "did over react"
'Like the sun came out': Nelson Mandela's salute to NZ Springbok protests
The 1981 tour created wide civil unrest - but those involved says its legacy is positive
Springbok terror: Anti-tour plot to shoot nails into Eden Park
Anti-tour protests became so violent there were fears people would die.
'Fears lives being put at risk' due to mental health wait times
Cases have more than six month wait times for youth in need for mental health support.
Hopes Howl of Protest will strike right note
Nationwide protest against government regulations to hit towns across NZ.
Speed limit cuts welcomed: 'There's too many drivers who speed along here'
Review also proposes reducing speed limit on 90 Mile Beach and every street in Moerewa.
Police release the names of pair involved in fatal car crash
The two people were 22 and 21 years old.
Earthquake rating for Inland Revenue office drops by at least 34%
IRD refuses to say what the new rating is other than it's lower than first thought.
'Economic bubble': NZ and PNG sign partnership deal
PM Jacinda Ardern and PNG PM sign agreement to build a collaborative connection.