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Severe thunderstorm warning for Waikato, safety advice issued
The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.
Six-year-old boy killed in New Year's Day crash named by police
The little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington
Police officer assaulted, woman arrested after incident at popular Coromandel pub
Police said they were attending a family harm-related matter outside the premises.
Homicide victim helped convict a killer 15 years ago; third person charged
Kane Wayman was dropped at hospital early on New Year's Day but died soon after.
Swimmers warned to stay out of rivers and lakes showing signs of toxic algae
A toxic algae watch is being carried out through the summer in rivers and lakes.
Waikeria Prison uprising: MPs refused entry; family members arrive
Several fire and emergency vehicles arrived at the facility this morning.
Patu Sigley is Ministry of Health's Volunteer of the Year
The award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.
Homicide investigation: Armed police search Mongols gang headquarters
Homicide investigation in Christchurch after death reported to police
Child killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopens
One dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.
Q&A: Zuru's Anna Mowbray on challenges facing a Covid-free NZ
Zuru Toys CEO Anna Mowbray looks back on the challenges of 2020 and what lies ahead.
Happy Booze Year: Majority of New Year's Eve arrests alcohol-related
Police happy with overall New Year behaviour, but locked up dozens of boozed revellers.
Thunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets in
How is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?
Solo dad, 8 kids lose everything in house fire
It's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.
MAFS NZ: TV couple talk love, life and new additions
Babies on the mind of 'fairytale' pair who married on reality TV show.
2021 baby! The newborns who arrived just in time to farewell 2020
Babies bring light to a dark year.
'Insane' giant rockslide spotted on one of NZ's highest peaks
Pilots capture images of the massive landslide on the soaring slopes of Mt Silberhorn.
Dramatic rescue: Climbers caught in terrifying Mt Cook rockfall
Activating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.
Campervan rolls in NY Eve crash: Three people injured
Emergency services have rushed to the scene.
Nabbed: Man admits sex texts to escort, must leave NZ
Man ordered to leave NZ after immigration officials doubted relationship claims.
It's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?
Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.
New Year 2021 Honours: Canterbury's top cop recognised after 'multitude' of disasters, deaths and drama in the mainland
Two of Canterbury's top cops awarded New Year Honours for their work leading police
New Year Honours: Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau, Te Kitohi Pikaahu recognised
Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.
Wellingtonians warned harmful substances in party drugs 'well-distributed' across NZ
Pill testers report that more than half of samples tested included dangerous cathinones.
Lives at risk from Ahipara blazes, fire boss says
Some evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.
Rangiora 'racist rant': Appalled mayor invites woman to his house to apologise
Police are now making enquiries into the incident.
New Year drug warning: Bath salts are 'bloody everywhere'
Testers dub this 'the summer of cathinones' after substance discovered in place of MDMA.
New Zealand scientists to study sperm whales in Antarctic voyage
NIWA will embark on its third voyage studying the elusive creature.
I shouted out loudly: 'It's us!': Oamaru Lotto winners plan to make a difference
"I told my children and everyone started crying. We just couldn't believe it."
Not Just Water: Ex Rich Lister's plans to hit a $100m turnover
Businessman Tony Falkenstein plans to expand Just Life Group to hit a $100m turnover.
Covid-19 MIQ tests: 27 people refused testing over two months
The total number of tests processed by laboratories to date is 1,398,932.
Immigration NZ visa processing finances $135m in the red
Immigration New Zealand has seen a sharp decrease in visa fees and levies.
Brexit deal hurts NZ exporters - industry
The meat industry is urging the Government to fight new quotas in the UK-EU trade deal.