The Kerkhof family were out fishing when they came across a pod of about 20 bottlenoses.

Keen drinkers reveal the construction process of their liquor-ban free island.

An 18-year-old girl attracted the attention of police after complaints of her driving

Small towns are coming up with creative ways of battling bad party behaviour.

The boy was flown to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition.

Police and St John Ambulance on their way to the crash between Whangamata and Whiritoa.

Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.

The surf life-saving season starts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Seven surf breaks studied for 'Surfonomics'. Made with funding from NZ On Air

The 15-year-old boys spent 20 minutes in the water before passing fishermen rescued them.

Graeme Pearce has often missed sleep, wondering where murdered Heidi Paakkonen could be.

Cyclone Cook has been one gnarly Easter egg for surfers, offering nine-foot waves today.

Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.

Here are the latest weather updates, region by region as Cyclone Cook bears down.

The homes are between Whangamata and Tairua, areas among the most affected by record-breaking rains.

The power-packed storm meteorologists have dubbed the "Tasman Tempest" dumped more rain on Auckland than typically falls for the whole of March.

A helicopter pilot organised an urgent flight for his bride to reach their wedding after she was stranded by flooding.

The skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.

Residents of coastal town, Whiritoa, had a lucky escape after 260mm of rain fell yesterday and created havoc in the Coromandel Peninsula. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Residents of coastal town, Whiritoa, had a lucky escape after 260mm of rain fell and created havoc in the Coromandel Peninsula. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whangamata one of worst-hit towns after most serious storm in decades strikes.

Thames & Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie discusses the state of the region after wild weather hit overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Thames & Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie discusses the state of the region after wild weather hit overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A large slip has closed State Highway 25 between Waihi and Whiritoa. It is one of a sting of closures around the region following heavy rain overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Knee-deep floodwater in world champion surfer's Whangamata store.

Police are cracking down on freedom campers who are parking their caravans at holiday homes while the owners are out of town.

More than 80 Kiwi kids were abducted or kidnapped in the first nine months of 2016.

Police are "generally pleased" with behaviour at New Year's Eve celebrations across the country and say there were no significant issues or incidents reported.

The man drowned while kayaking to Donut Island off Whangamata.

A man came close to drowning before being rescued by members of the public in what has been a dramatic day at the country's beaches.