6.1 quake strikes off coast of North Island
"That was a good one, felt like it last for a full minute of strong but gentle rocking."
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Earthquake swarm: 5.4 magnitude aftershock hits east coast
Smaller quakes are likely to follow less often over the next 30 days, Geonet says.
Kiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alert
Civil Defence's message to Kiwis returning to waters as GeoNet predicts future quakes.
Earthquake swarm/tsunami risk: Weeks of aftershocks expected
Scientists expect weeks of aftershocks after this morning's 7.1 East Cape quake.
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Tsunami warning: 'We want people to take this seriously' - National Emergency Management Agency
People who have evacuated to higher ground are told to stay put.
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Some say the mixed messages could have cost lives if a tsunami reached our shores.
Masterton man the first in New Zealand to conquer the 100 peaks
It's taken the 62-year-old 30 years to conquer New Zealand's 100 Peaks Challenge.
Earthquake advice: Evacuated residents told they can go home
Warning now lifted following a magnitude 7.1 quake off East Cape.
'I'm still shaking': 7.1 quake rattles houses and nerves
The early morning quake left many shaken - and some fleeing to higher ground.
Second phase of Whanganui Port upgrade launched
The North Mole upgrade is anticipated to be completed by late 2022 due to its complexity.
Taonga stolen from Whanganui paddle steamer
The taonga, carved by master carver Dean Flavell, was reported missing on Saturday.
Man critically injured in lawn mower accident
FENZ had to do a line rescue to pull the man out from under the mower.
Forty Kāpiti women artists come together for exhibition
Women from around Kāpiti come together to create Celebrating Resilient Women exhibition.
Ngāti Maru signs $30 million settlement with Crown
More than 150 years since the raupatu of half of the iwi's land, the Crown has apologised.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Pressure mounts to vaccinate South Auckland
Anxiety rising in "gateway" region after outbreaks of the virus.
Dame Whina's story portrayed by Northland actress
Rena Owen to play Dame Whina Cooper in new movie Whina.
State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees
Waka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.
'If I can do it, anyone can': Disabled 20yo launches real-fruit ice-cream hut
His dad suffered a brain injury while trying to stop a robbery. Now he's giving them hope.
Drenching for some, fine weather for others
The last scheduled day of current Covid-19 restrictions should see fine weather for most.
Concerns for Wellington man last seen eight days ago
Sam Morris, 27, was last seen on Monday February 8 in Upper Hutt.
Anxious in Taranaki: Fears alert level 2 isn't enough
Opinion is divided over whether New Plymouth should be in Covid-19 alert level 3.
Heavy rain and gales expected for parts of North Island
Some much-needed rain is in store for the North Island in the coming days.
'Like nothing on Earth': Homeless at 9, jailed at 16 - teen's Rangipo Prison horror
He believes his life has been set back at least 30 years by the way he was treated.
Tairua boat rage: Accused recalled to prison over wharf incident
The 58-year-old man, who is on life parole, appeared in court this morning.
Colleagues shaken after five Mitre 10 staff members assaulted
The incident has left the team shaken.
Too hot to handle: Thieves dump band's stolen gear on Waikato farm
Free show in Hamilton Gardens to thank thousands who helped track down stolen gear.
Sustainable living focus for founder of popular online group
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One new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation; none in community
Will there be any new cases of Covid-19 in the community announced today?
Nine newborn puppies found dumped at Whanganui beach
The puppies were discovered at the North Mole on Tuesday morning.
Earthquake rattles windows in Lower North Island
GeoNet reported the quake was magnitude 4.1, hitting 30km northwest of Levin.
'It looked like fireworks': Balloon strike sparks fire opposite petrol station
Power was also cut to nearby properties.
Covid-19 community case: Expert calls for mass testing
Officials need to encourage widespread community testing, professor says.