Motorcyclist dies in hospital four days after Palmerston North crash
Inquiries into the crash are ongoing, police say.
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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.
Feilding park robbery: Man shot during $2000 marketplace shoe sale gone wrong
The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before everything turned violent.
'People were vomiting': Passengers make it across Cook Strait on 'very rough' sailing
High winds and swells have battered Cook Strait over the weekend.
‘Abysmal’: Wet, windy weather for lower North Island
Temperatures in the lower North Island will peak in the low to mid-teens.
'Distressing situation': Bus drives off, strands 15yo in North Island town during toilet stop
The boy's mother needed to make a four-hour round trip to collect him.
Young Auckland family lose everything in ‘devastating’ house fire
Jake and Richelle Wilkinson and their two kids lost their home and all their belongings.
Wet start to 2025 for holiday hotspots and main centres across NZ
The first day of 2025 is forecast to deliver rain to all the main centres.
New Year’s Eve weather: Chch fireworks show canned, East Coast thunder and downpour alert continues
MetService says showers and strong winds should ease for most as midnight approaches.
Gisborne woman named as victim in Boxing Day crash on SH35
Nine people have died on New Zealand roads this holiday period so far.
Watch: The shark that cleared Ōhope Beach
Chris Service was fortunate enough to have his drone up at the right time when he saw it.
Car-surfing death: Man dies after falling off vehicle
The man was riding on a mattress on top of the vehicle when he fell off.
Seventh person dies on NZ roads in five days after fatal Northland crash
Road toll continues to rise in dark five days on our roads.
Bad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnV
Holidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.
Five dead in four days after ‘vehicle incident’ in Napier
Five people have died on New Zealand roads over the last four days.
Motorists asked to postpone travels after fatal Coromandel crash causes major delays
Police say travellers face a 90-minute delay on the SH25a route.
‘Never seen flames like it’: Fire rips through Piha RSA building
The blaze was reported to Fire and Emergency Services at 11.52pm.
This speed camera makes almost $1.5m in six months
The three top cameras collected $3.1 million during the first six months of 2024.
Fourth and final arrest made following violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD
'Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to Mr Taylor’s death.'
Clear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to town
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.
'Like an explosion': Police forensic investigation under way after pair shot in Auckland
Police could be seen cordoning off a street in the area.
Woman in court charged with murder of Gisborne man
Wayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries.
Source of ‘unacceptable’ phantom alarm keeping Auckland CBD residents up all night found
Source of the 'really unpleasant' noise has been identified, but a fix is some time away.
Woman, 27, charged with murder after death of Gisborne man
Wayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries.
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If you're new to NZ tramping, these top trails and huts will put you on the right path.
'Rain for most parts': Wet Christmas Day for much of New Zealand
Temperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.