Thunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms today
New Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.
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Serious car crash in near SH5 and SH28, diversions in place
The crash was reported to the police just after 3pm.
'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit country
The stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.
School holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecast
It may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.
Lightning, gales and downpours expected as thunderstorms brew in Tasman Sea
Forecaster warns that gales could be damaging.
'She is safe': Waikato Police locate woman after assault in Ngāruawāhia bottle shop
CCTV video shows the woman running into the shop on Saturday night, seeking safety.
From north Waikato home to NZ’s largest single malt distillery
Pōkeno Whisky's founder says the company continues to expand despite rising costs.
'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZ
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.
Terrified woman assaulted in bottle shop then dragged into waiting car
The assault occurred just before 9pm last night.
‘Gross lack of care’: Family blasts hospital after vulnerable patient absconds twice in an hour
Woman who attempted suicide and took off twice from Waikato Hospital 'lucky' to be alive
One person in hospital after Ngāruawāhia crash
One person is in hospital after a motorcycle and another vehicle collided.
'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland
'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.
Holiday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crash
A closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.
Watch: Police release footage of 'cowardly' Hamilton superette robbery
The offenders stole cash from the till and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.
Police on the hunt for those behind an armed robbery at Hamilton dairy
Dairy worker injured in assault.
Auckland motorway gridlock: Hour-long bus delays as rain hampers Easter holiday traffic
The Easter holiday rush is causing gridlock across Auckland motorways and city streets.
School holidays to start with heavy rain, traffic for Easter
Heavy rain set to inundate popular northern holiday hotspots for first half of weekend,
Alcoholic who scared campers with gun left unimpressed with sentence, storms off
Stephen Lewer was drunk on that January day, but had been banned from drinking since.
Easter holiday weather: Heavy rain to hit upper North
MetService has forecasted gales and downpours for Northland, northern parts of Auckland.
Easter long weekend: The times to steer clear of travelling to avoid long queues
The roads are expected to get busy from tomorrow as people start to get away.
Kingitanga trip to Cyclone Gabrielle-damaged areas appreciated by iwi and whānau
Kingi Tuheitia's trip to Cyclone Gabrielle rohe appreciated by iwi.
‘Crushed and devastated’: $140k payout for sacked manager
Manager charges that 'false allegations' were made against her, court says.
Warriors duo are bros and home boys at heart
Tahāroa is a small town but has produced some big talent.
Thirteen-year-old among youths arrested for spree of armed robberies
Four teens were arrested after cash and cigarettes were stolen from a Waikato supermarket.
'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rort
Two of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.
‘You took away my innocence’: Victims confront stepfather who sexually abused them
Michael Hallinan abused the girls for years.
Smart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptake
Rocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.
'Hogtied, beaten': Man's tortuous ordeal at hands of burglars
Burglar Mark Simon was jailed for seven years. Two alleged co-offenders remain at large.
'Disgraceful behaviour': Slew of weapons used in violent attack
The group was armed with an axe and long sticks bearing a knife and circular blade.
Man charged after kidnapping attempts across Waikato
The 31-year-old accused was granted interim name suppression after a court appearance.
Searching for Sara Niethe - investigator, family start last search 20 years on
A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the disappearance and death of Waikato mum.
'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himself
The mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.
'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shooting
Moetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.
Exclusive: Heart surgery patients caught in delays, being sent to other hospitals
An investigation is under way after a patient died while on the wait list.