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GP clinics struggle with training demand
Many general practices, crucial for schooling junior doctors, are at training capacity.
Midwife gagged over South Auckland horrors
Midwife told to delete post about 'hidden shame' of incest and poverty in South Auckland.
Australian heatwave heads for NZ
Early spring temperatures could soar up to 30C after a heatwave hits NZ on Sunday.
'Golden trout' released into Rotorua lakes
Somewhere, in one of three Rotorua lakes, there's a 'golden trout' worth $10,000.
Thunderstorms to rattle north, heavy rain in south
There's no let up in the stormy weather with more thunderstorms on their way.
Saved from certain death: Snowboarder survives cliff plunge
Freezing cold lost man rescued from certain death on mountain.
Thunderstorms for north, snow, rain in south
After a wild night of thunder and lightning, similar conditions continue today.
Kaipara birthday trip turns into tragedy
The fishing trip was a long-awaited bonding session for Alan Saunders and his grandson.
Clear skies just in time for All Blacks test
The All Blacks are set to take on South Africa at QBE Stadium at 7.35pm.
Waikato Hospital paid $50K in voided contract
Hospital paid sum after contract signed by elective member without authority to sign it
Drift karts racing into the future
Blastacars Drift Karts is ready to share a drift karting experience with a new generation
Homes lose roofs, flash flooding warning issued
The East Coast is the place to be to avoid a barrage of bad weather this weekend.
NZ-led study aims to forecast next 'super-eruption'
Scientists will model the risks of a future "super-eruption" in a new $8.2 million study.
Warmest weather since autumn to hit NZ
It's about to get hot but not everyone gets to enjoy the beach weather.
Northland marinas dispute biosecurity fee
Plan to keep marine nasties out of Northland waters isn't fair, marina operators say
Thunderstorms to rattle north, snow in south
No let-up from wild weather with thunderstorms rolling across North Island today.
Let it snow: Up to 10cm expected to fall
Wild, wintry weather is spreading across the country today.
Wild twisters may do more harm
Reprise of destructive thunderstorms and tornadoes could hit parts of both Islands.
Beehive thefts take huge toll on industry
Police are investigating hundreds of stolen beehives in the Western Bay of Plenty.
All hail's breaking loose - stormy 24 hours ahead
It's going to be a wild 24 hours in the west.
Twister terror: Pics show tornado damage to preschool
A tornado has blasted through small West Coast settlement as lightning hits north.
Wettest year and there's still more to come
Springs starts with a bang with heavy rain and winds slamming into western regions.
Dame Tariana to speak for the river
Pair named to represent Te Awa Tupua, the legal personhood of the Whanganui River.
Husband died falling down stairs, wife pleads guilty 6 years later
Wife probed initially after asking sister-in-law "How does it feel to hug a murderer?"
Suburb's house values jumped 109 per cent
Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty Market had seen strong growth over the last two years.
Heavy rain causes slips to fall on roads
"Severe weather" warning: heavy rain in parts of Gisborne and northern Hawke's Bay.
Weekend weather: Heavy rain for North Island
It's an inside day for most across the North Island.
New speed camera sites revealed
The next roll out of digital speed cameras starts next week in Auckland.
Warm but wet spring looking likely
New Zealand has a high chance of seeing warmer than average temperatures this spring.
Victim's mum wants attackers charged as adults
Naomi suffered a broken nose and a cracked jaw after being bashed by group of teens.
Storms, rain to usher in spring in north
For many the weekend is gearing up to be one for staying indoors.