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Lightning strike: Thousands without power in the North Island, outages hit South Island
The outages are possibly due to lightning strikes.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
Police seize 300 cannabis plants at South Auckland grow houses
Police executed search warrants at three addresses in Counties Manukau this week.
'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
Warning after Irishman electrocuted in ‘freak accident’ on NZ farm
'He was such a nice chap. He had a word for everybody.'
Pavlova and Pūkana: Harry Potter star crosses Ditch for new series
The award-winning actress said it was 'unforgiveable' she hadn't fully explored NZ.
Highway chokepoints this Christmas season
Holidaymakers in Auckland and Wellington can expect the heaviest traffic before Christmas and again before New Year. Video / Alyse Wright, NZ Herald
Cancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charity
Duncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity
Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change
National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.
'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowning
The 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.
Police appeal after woman shot in Palmerston North
Police said those involved were known to each other.
'Serious threat': Auckland Mitre 10 defends staff after viral video shows forklift worker threatening driver
'He was not rational and his behaviour was highly erratic.'
Boy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witness
The witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.
Meth worth millions found in abandoned bags near Auckland Airport baggage carousels
The estimated 28.5kg was found in duffle bags near the baggage carousels.
Boy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months ago
A Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Government all at sea on faltering ferry spend
OPINION: This isn’t doing much for National's attempts to look like better money managers.
Watch: 'I’m giving ya 30 seconds': Mitre 10 worker threatens ute driver with forklift
The hardware store video sparked debate on social media.
It's time to upscale your family holiday from a campground to a bougie bach
Book more. Pay more... Enjoy more.
Barry Soper: An indefensible ferry plan - Govt is finishing the year derailed
OPINION: We’re getting back on track, the PM’s intoned time and time again.
Thunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watch
There is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.
Deluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperatures
Akl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend.
'Injuries are severe': Biker fighting for life in hospital after horrific triple-fatality crash
Fundraising to support Tautini Capper and his wife has so far raised just over $12,000.
Grief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three people
Motorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.
'Ride free brother': Second motorcyclist killed in triple fatal 'will never be forgotten'
Three people died in Saturday's crash. Lesley Brooks, 46, was a mum of three.
Labour MP Arena Williams: A second summer – and still no new ferries
OPINION: NZ still remains without a reliable Cook Strait connection.
'Balmy weather': Warm temperatures remain but wet weather returns after winds fan flare-ups
Temperatures will remain in the low to high 20s this week.
Police probing whether car was on wrong side of road after three motorcyclists killed: Club pres
Police said it was too early to comment on the cause of the crash.