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'Expect the unexpected' - North Island highways flooded, Auckland cruise ship delayed by storm
Forecasters are warning that rain is expected to last until late Tuesday.
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'Don't go out if you don't have to': Weather warning as Coromandel hit
Strong easterlies expected to remain overnight.
‘I felt my baby die inside of me’: Pregnant woman’s twin baby dies after botched Waikato DHB birth
The woman told the HDC that when she 'felt her die, no one listened'.
Ōhaupō pipped in plate final
Ōhaupō team manager says all players can hold their heads high.
Restoring dunes after cyclones the natural approach
Cyclone removed much of the dunes at the south end of the beach, increasing the exposure.
Waihī Beach clean pods prove popular
Waihi Beach locals are supporting the new beach clean pods.
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Wild weather: Roads closed with over 100mm of rain, 130km/h wind gusts
Several places across the top of the North Island have recorded over 100mm of rain.
Foster's parting plea on last day as coach
Ian Foster is calling on World Rugby to make a crucial change to the game.
New Meteor bus service boosts public transport patronage
The newly established bus service is outperforming previous services by 85 per cent.
Lanes closed on Harbour Bridge as ex-cyclone bears down; thousands without power
Wind gusts reaching 142km/h have already been recorded in Cape Rēinga.
Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending October 27
Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, October 27.
Iconic Art Deco home to be demolished
Everyone liked the idea of renovating the 1940s home, but the numbers didn’t stack up.
'S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card
Cane: 'Obviously so many s*** emotions, on a personal level and on behalf of the team.'
Northland first in line for wild wind and heavy rain as Lola arrives
Eastern and northern coastlines are set to be pummelled by monster 6m waves.
Nature's best: Off-the-grid Taupō stay scoops Airbnb award
An off-the-grid experience in Taupō has won a national Airbnb title.
Horse racing: Imperatriz stuns Aussie punters
Kiwi sprint queen Imperatriz stunned Australian punters in the A$2 million Manikato Stakes
$1 reserve beach home ends up selling for $375,000
Lucky bidder No.4 scoops the prize in keenly fought auction.
Severe weather warnings and watches for North Island as remnants of Lola sweep in
In addition to winds and rain, large waves are also expected to affect eastern coasts.
Bringing back 'village energy': New market, eatery and retail precinct set to open
The market, eatery and retail destination will soon open in Grey St.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.
Tongariro Lodge for sale: Estate has hosted former US president, Jedi knight
Multi-million-dollar estate is one of the world's best fishing spots.
'They couldn’t fight back': Man forced kids to eat chilli sauce as punishment
Raymond Vandy also kicked the children and used a cooking spoon to hit them.
Three Queens of NZ racing are exactly where their trainers want them
This fortnight Kiwi racemares will chase nearly A$20million in stakes.
Concerns for safety of 14-year-old last seen in Whangārei
14-year-old Rawinia was last seen in the Whangārei area on October 17.
'I couldn't be prouder': Hauraki Council establishes Māori wards for 2025 election
The council voted against the wards in 2018, but councillors now 'committed to the mahi'.
Overnight lane closures for Hamilton road work
Work would being about 8.30pm and be finished by 6am,
Niuean 'piece of cake' wins national art award
"It is a wonderful marker to celebrate our reo and how proud I am to be Māori.”
Fieldays Innovation Award entries open
Fieldays 2024 entries are open now until Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Man charged after engineers’ signatures allegedly forged
The man will appear in Taupō District Court on November 8.
North Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seas
The worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.
Review: Coming-of-age tale set on background of Springboks' tour
Uproar takes place in a fraught moment in Kiwi history, but its message is uplifting.
Authors offer tips on regenerative gardening
Yotam and Niva Kay, of Pakaraka Farm in Coromandel, have their second book out now.
'A real game-changer': Navy welcomes special trio
Matawhā, Ururoa and Mako will allow the Navy to go further and faster.