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Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.
'Don’t make the mistake I made': Uninsured family lose everything to fire
Chirag Shah says he didn't realise insurance payments had lapsed until after the blaze.
Why this Hawke’s Bay gas seep is sparking global scientific interest
Samples help study geological processes along the Hikurangi subduction zone.
Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.
Heavy rain, 100km/h winds: Severe storm approaching NZ upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Tam
'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'
On The Up: How a 2400km journey in a Mini transformed a Wairoa couple into heroes
The McNabbs raise over $40k for KidsCan in epic Pork Pie Charity Run.
Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.
'The cruellest injustice': Abuser jailed but victim will never be free of the damage he caused
The victim was lured into a game of hide-and-seek that ended her childhood.
Could a discarded jacket hold a clue to unsolved Wellington killing?
Police have established the victim suffered his injuries from an assault.
'Absolutely immiserating': Thousands of Woolworths workers could see pay cut under restructure, union claims
The company says the changes will improve its customers' shopping experience.
'Spoiling for a fight': Gang stoush shuts down Auckland High Court room in murder case
Nine security staff had to intervene when the confrontation erupted.
Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.
Cryptosporidiosis outbreak: Second swimming pool drained after ill person attends lesson
A symptomatic person attended a swimming lesson last weekend.
Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times
The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.
Cryptosporidiosis outbreak numbers soar beyond yearly average
The region has had more cases recently than it normally has in a year.
Woolworths supermarkets around NZ affected by electronic pricing glitch
Shoppers were confronted by notices on doors saying stores were closed.
NZ hydro-power generation gets a boost
Much-needed rain has taken some pressure off the national electricity grid.
On The Up: ‘Amazing Annabel’ - plucky teen who lost leg a sprint star in making
Kiwi kid takes cancer in her stride with positivity, courage and humour.
‘Nearly called an ambulance’: Mum describes horror symptoms amid crypto outbreak
The Lower Hutt woman said her husband looked like he was having a seizure.
Man charged with assault after throwing mystery liquid on parking warden
The liquid stained the warden's skin, clothing, and work equipment, police say.
Wellington crypto outbreak: Health NZ issues fresh warning
More cases of contagious bug reported since March 21, particularly in the Hutt Valley.
Final report blames human error for HMNZS Manawanui’s sinking
Autopilot oversight led to $100m Navy ship disaster on reef in Samoa, report says.
Pair rescued from Nelson flood waters in day of wild weather
Heavy rain has slammed the country.
Upper North Island braces for overnight downpours before Friday rush hour chaos
Aucklanders may be in for a long commute to work tomorrow morning, with heavy rain tipped.
‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
‘Craziest feeling’: Whangārei crew strikes historic gold at national rowing event
The team was part of Whangārei Rowing Club's best performance.
Two people found dead in Wellington home
Detective says there's no ongoing risk to the Roseneath community.