New Year storm cost insurers more than $34m
More than 4200 claims were made following the weather event.
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Faulty electric blanket death prompts warning to public
News of a man who died from faulty electric blanket comes with message.
DNA-inspired DIY claims top prize in housing awards
A family bach has reaped top gong at this year's regional housing awards.
Tairua man's fatal mistake in flooded ford
The usually idle stream turned into a raging torrent, catching the owner off guard.
One seriously injured in car, truck crash near Kopu
The crash blocked the road initially but had since reopened.
Flooding lashes the North Island
Bands of rain will continue today and are expected to clear tomorrow.
Missing man's car found in Tairua River
The car was found in the Tairua River near the Coromandel Forest Park on Sunday.
Civil Defence warning as flooding lashes Coromandel, Bay of Plenty
Roads and bridges are closed while properties have turned into swimming pools.
Second secret witness revealed in Tamihere case
Witness B in the Tamihere case can now be named, just hours after Witness C was unmasked.
Witness C revealed: The story behind the secret Tamihere informant
Jailhouse witness who lied at David Tamihere's 1990 double-murder trial can now be named.
Witness C unmasked as double murderer
Name suppression revoked for man who testified in the trial for killing of two tourists.
Mourners pack Thames hall to farewell popular couple
It was standing room only as Ian and Jocelyn Fielder were farewelled today.
Joint funeral planned for Thames crash victims
Ian and Anne were returning home to Turua when they were killed.
Kopu Bridge crash: Grieving community gathers at local fire station
The Turua fire station is the site of a gathering tonight for couple killed in crash.
'Absolutely gutting': Police call for more care on roads
A total of 125 people have died on the country's roads so far this year.
Triple fatality crash: Ute was reported stolen before collision
A 54-year-old man is in a critical but stable condition at Middlemore Hospital.
'A tragedy all round': Married couple among 3 dead in crash
Another person is in a critical condition in hospital.
'Something bad's happened': Three killed in horror smash
Three dead in horrific two-car smash in Coromandel
Witness C drops appeal against perjury
A secret witness at David Tamihere's trial will no longer appeal his perjury convictions.
Driver's lucky escape in Coromandel
Two cars have gone off the road in separate accidents on the Coromandel Peninsula today.
Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand
Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow
The 'perfect storm' creates massive Thames blaze
Conditions have improved today but the fire still continues to burn.
Witness B's suppression revoked in Tamihere case
Two secret witnesses in the David Tamihere trial have now had their suppression revoked.
Mum's anguish after burying her third child: 'You crumble inside'
"A brother saved a brother. I could have been burying two that night."
Second 'secret witness' targeted in Tamihere case
Arthur Taylor successfully prosecuted Witness C last year, now he's going after Witness B.
Daring helicopter rescue saves stricken snorkellers
Stricken snorkellers rescued from Paunaui rocks in daring helicopter rescue.
Watch: Rescuers save stranded snorkellers clinging to rocks
Rescue was "touch and go" says Crew Chief Mark Cannell.
'Expensive' McDonald's takeaway lands man jail time
Dagan Wesley McArthur sought a takeaway of a different kind from the drive through.
Rescuers save drowning man at Whiritoa
The man was about 100m from shore when people noticed him struggling.
SH25 Thames Coast Rd repairs extended until June
Work to rebuild State Highway 25 will take three months longer than initially expected.
Man in critical condition after falling from tree
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust recorded its second busiest day ever on Saturday.
Local Focus: 'District Councils lack expertise for mangrove management'
Mangroves protect coastlines and reduce carbon loading. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: ‘District Councils lack expertise for mangrove management’
Mangroves protect coastlines and reduce carbon loading Made with funding from NZ On Air.