There are reports of injuries.

'As I got closer, I could see that she was starting to reach for air.'

The eastern North Island is in the firing line on Tuesday.

She was stuck in the car and the water was up to her chest and still rising, police say.

Police are speaking with a person and have verified no firearm was involved.

Isolated thunderstorms with possible strong wind gusts continue to affect the region.

It's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.

The country’s grid operator Transpower issued a warning notice.

The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.

'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'

Police were called about 1.55pm.

The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.

Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.

DoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.

Police have asked the man or anyone who knows him to contact them.

'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'

Several iwi oppose any use of their sacred mountain.

The police officer suffered minor injuries.

Emergency services were called shortly after midnight.

350 riders from 11 different countries are taking part.

Biosecurity NZ issues plea to anyone who has been at the lagoon in the past fortnight.

“Over the last month, we have seen a maximum of six of these earthquakes a day."

A jury has reached verdicts relating to an animal cruelty case.

'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.

More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.

Tamihana Curtis says he blacked out. A judge rejected the claim.

'I get the work done, whatever it takes'

Hato Hone St John said two people have been taken to hospital.

Police will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes