Fresh tropical cyclone tracking north of New Zealand
The storm will likely soon become a tropical cyclone and will be named this evening
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'Can you imagine the heartache?' Family tragedy as one dead, one missing at Coromandel beach
Six people from a group of seven were rescued but one person “was unable to be revived”.
Focus: Summer of cyclones hitting NZ
Warmer sea temperatures south-west of the Pacific Islands, coupled with atmospheric conditions driven by La Niña has led to the formation of cyclones. Video / NZ Herald
Firm Kiwi favourites: New Zealand's top 10 family beaches and how to vote for your winner
Take a look at New Zealand's best family beaches, as voted by you.
New images of Pūhoi to Warkworth ‘holiday highway’ revealed
The drive will chop 11 minutes off the current route, Waka Kotahi says.
Fine weekend ahead as forecasters keep eye on potential for more rain next week
It comes as communities across the country face a clean-up after Cyclone Hale.
Waikato police search for 'dangerous' man after machete attack on shopkeeper
Police say 19-year-old Trayd Tahau is dangerous and should not be approached
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Local state of emergency declared as major river nears breach levels
Civil Defence warning ex-cyclone is “potentially one of the worst ones they have seen”.
Cyclone Hale tracking as '1-in-20 year storm' for Coromandel
Cyclone Hale's brunt is being felt.
‘Exceeding Cyclone Bola’: East Coast hammered, 'prepare to evacuate'
Cyclone Hale's brunt is being felt.
Focus: Ex-Cyclone Hale hammers East Coast
Ex-Cyclone Hale is hammering the East Coast with flooding, gale-force winds and huge swells hitting the Coromandel. Video / Hayden Woodward / Ben Cowper
Cyclone Hale lashes North Island, rescuers pluck trio from surging river
Cyclone Hale will hit the North Island tonight - earlier than previously forecasted.
Cyclone Hale: Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Northland as holidaymakers flee Coromandel
Cyclone Hale will hit the North Island tonight - earlier than previously forecasted.
Ex-Cyclone Hale: Prepare to 'ride out' storm for 24 hours, communities told
Residents in flood-hit regions are being told they may need to evacuate.
'It will hit hard': Flood warnings for Coromandel, more heavy rain for North Island ahead of Cyclone Hale
More heavy rain is set to drench parts of the country.
Live: Severe thunderstorm alert for NI, new slip, crash blocks Coromandel highway
Electrical storms will light up northern skies today as our sodden summer continues.
Weather: North of country swelters in 29C heat
Holiday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.
Did you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Bay of Plenty
The quake hit shortly before 7am.
NZ cities named some of the world's best destinations for New Year’s Eve
It's confirmed, NZ puts on a world-class NYE celebration.
Under the mountain: NZ’s secret underground power station
For nearly 40 years, Rangipō has been pumping power to the people from 63m underground.
Why Zealandia is a top spot for night owls
Zealandia's nighttime walking tour is a sell-out for good reason.
Fresh for 2023 festival guide: Pop these dates in your diary
Next year is all set to be the year we frequent the festivals again.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
Focus: Your Christmas weather for 2022
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino reveals what weather is in store across Aotearoa this Christmas, plus what’s ahead for the rest of summer. Video / NZ Herald / NIWA
Come rain or shine, New Plymouth delivers the goods
A little drizzle needn't ruin your weekend in New Plymouth.
The holidays are coming: Time for a Coromandel road trip
Even fussy passengers can't resist the appeal of the peninsula.
The holidays are coming: Time for a Coromandel road trip
Even fussy passengers can't resist the appeal of the peninsula.
Come rain or shine New Plymouth delivers the goods
A little drizzle needn't ruin your weekend in New Plymouth.
Holiday high? Forecasters optimistic for holidays
Meteorologists optimistic a ridge of high pressure might arrive just in time for Xmas.
Aftershocks continue as Taupō braces for another quake
The area is still being rattled after yesterday’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake.
Quake tsunami destroys boats on Lake Taupō: 150 aftershocks rock North Island after 5.6 tremor
The quake and scores of aftershocks made for a sleepless night and left a trail of damage.
5.6 magnitude quake in central North Island - dozens of aftershocks since
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the central North Island overnight.
Tornado damages properties in Paeroa, 1000 homes without power
Violent electrical storms rumbled across the North Island.