Slips and some areas getting 40mm of rain in half an hour as heavy rain batters the North Island
A meteorologist said from 12.30pm to 1pm today Whitianga received 40mm of rain.
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'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Editorial: Manukau port - dream or vision?
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SH2 back open after 'serious' Karangahake Gorge crash
Indications are the crash involving two cars has resulted in serious injuries, police say.
Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step down
The Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.
'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."
Watch: 'Ugly low life' allegedly caught stealing money meant for chronically ill kids
He allegedly claimed he was hungry, poor. Then he took off with funds meant for sick kids.
Guardians of the land and sea: Te Puru students relishing kaitiaki role
Attendance up on days the education programme is run as students live and learn on beach.
Ram raid victim: 'There needs to be tougher repercussions - they are not heroes'
Victims of multiple ram raids want smash and grab offenders to face tougher penalties.
'She couldn't walk, she couldn't talk'; Man jailed for raping 'semi-comatose' woman
The judge assessed the victim as being 'semi-comatose' when she was put to bed.
Police seek help from social media companies after spate of ram raids
Police say in recent months there has been an increase in these types of crimes.
Coroner lifts suppression for Tairua Bar boating victim
Four people were flown to hospital following the incident.
Classic yachts gather in Waikato for special weekend
12 classic launches will make their way from Auckland to the Maritime Park in Paeroa.
Pauanui plane crash witness: 'It skidded and bounced through the air'
Two on board 'in shock' after plane ended up against home's fence, witness says.
Person dies at Whangamatā Beach despite CPR attempts
The person was not able to be revived after being brought from the water this afternoon.
Watch: Wild winds hit; warnings of heavy rain, tornados; motorists urged to check conditions
Forecasters expect to see dramatic weather in the top half of the North Island.
'Caring, loving soul': Coromandel community mourns homicide victim
The body of Guy Richards, 43, was found at a rural property in Manaia on Friday afternoon.
Manaia homicide victim named
The homicide happened not far from a serious crash that may or may not be linked.
Heavy rain warnings, watches for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel
Heavy rain warning for Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel for Sunday and Monday.
Homicide puzzle: Police probe links between body found on rural property and nearby car crash
A 43-year-old man is dead and another man is in a critical condition in hospital.
Homicide investigation launched after 43yo man found dead in the Coromandel
He was found dead on a rural property in Manaia.
Large part of the Coromandel without power
Parts of the Coromandel will be without power until 1pm.
'My business': Mayor to remain unvaxxed despite Novavax claims
Arrival of the Novavax vaccine won't change Sandra Goudie's vaccine stance.
Novavax vaccine approved: How it differs from Pfizer
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Council gives $200,000 towards saving New Chum Beach headland
The charity that purchased the headland wants government agencies to fund some of it.
Heavy rain hits North Island - new warnings of more to come
Adding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.
Mayor 'waiting for Novavax' jab now says she won't get that Covid vaccine either
Medsafe provisionally approved Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine today.
Mum sounds caution after daughter, 11, vaccinated without consent
Consent from a legal guardian is required to vaccinate anyone under 12 years old.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
'It's devastating': Tourism faces another hurdle due to Omicron
Hospitality industry taking another hit as threat looms of a full-scale outbreak.
Mayor can attend meetings after policy change
At least one councillor will refuse to sit in chambers if Sandra Goudie attends.
District Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetings
TCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.
Snorkeller dies in Coromandel water incident
Emergency services were called to the scene about 2:30pm today in Otara Bay.
Car crashes into Coromandel sea
The driver of the car was taken to Thames Hospital in a moderate condition.