Storm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in Northland
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‘Extreme care’: Thunderstorms, downpours bear down on Nth Island, wind warnings for harbour bridge
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings
Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.
Police divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place
The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.
Heavy rain watches issued for upper North Island, gales to batter Auckland and Northland
'Thunderstorms and localised downpours are possible, especially from Monday evening.'
‘God bless beautiful you’: Friend’s heartfelt tribute after Northland mum’s ‘unexplained’ death
'I hope your children will be surrounded by ur loved ones [sic]', a friend wrote online.
Fishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parks
Significant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.
Five arrests over $1m damage, theft in the Kinleith Forests
Several gates across the forests had been cut open to allow alleged offenders access.
Premium Kumeu River chardonnays lauded as family rack up 80 years of winemaking
Kumeu River chardonnays hold their own against premier French wine, but at a better price.
Watch: Doors closed for 24hrs after person shot, seriously hurt, at East Auckland bar
Three men entered the bar and assaulted a man before a shot was fired.
Incoming rainmaker to sweep over Auckland, Northland
Heavy rain could also plague the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne on Tuesday.
Serious crash leaves two critically injured, blocks SH2 near Waihī
The crash happened 10km south of the town just after 8pm.
Crane barge set to lift and recover boat wreck in Kawau Bay
The two fishermen onboard made it to a nearby yacht.
Kayakers paddle Huka Falls
Professional kayakers are paddling over Huka Falls near Taupō despite warnings. Video / Supplied, Fourb.nz
Baby with whooping cough dies over Christmas period
A family has lost their baby due to the highly infectious disease.
Helicopters, firefighters back West Auckland blaze 12 hrs after starting
Seven people were rescued by lifesavers after being trapped by fire yesterday.
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News Update
The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
‘Sudden disaster’: Trawler sinks near Kawau Island
The Coastguard arrived within 35 minutes of the alert.
'Real buggers': Woman scammed by fake Facebook meat business
Aroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.
Major North Island route closed for two months
Ground temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.
Major works under way to repair water main fault beneath Queen St
Part of the street is now being ripped up to fix the problem.
Fatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirm
A second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.
One dead after single-vehicle crash near Wairoa
There are several people and serious injuries involved, police say.
Swimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightings
The warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast.
Motorcyclist dies in hospital four days after Palmerston North crash
Inquiries into the crash are ongoing, police say.
Wellington family harm incident ends with tasered man in critical condition
The man was armed and threatened a woman and small child, police say.
Knife-point carjacking leads to hours-long police chase, police car rammed, man found up tree
The wanted driver ran off into bush to try and hide when he was spotted by locals.
Popular Auckland city beach now on sea lice watchlist: Swimmers at Mission Bay, Waiheke Island cautioned
Niwa says this year's warmer waters are proving ideal conditions for sea lice.
Beachgoers ‘mauled by sea lice’ as swimmers covered in rashes
'They look like angry chickenpox', said one concerned mum.
‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens
A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.
Man arrested in campground a month after woman critically-injured in shooting
A woman was left critically injured on December 13 and is now recovering at home.
Watch: Drone flies during Auckland’s NYE fireworks display, CAA assessing
The Civil Aviation Authority is assessing the incident.