'Thunderstorms possible': Auckland faces threat of heavy rain as students return to school
A heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland and Great Barrier Island until 9am.
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Tauranga sailor Tom Saunders claims silver in France
Tom Saunders took home a silver medal in the ILCA 7 at the French Olympic.
A dozen Lotto players win over $20k each – where the lucky tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $5 million on Wednesday.
Northland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to come
A slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.
One person injured after vehicle rolls, hits tree
One person received moderate injuries after a vehicle crash at Pongakawa
Stock truck full of sheep rolls on SH1 near Balclutha
The Clinton Highway is closed following the single-vehicle crash.
'Huge step forward': New rural 'community base' for Pāpāmoa
Its mission is to 'serve the community' for recreational and educational purposes.
On The Up: Fighting to keep his late partner’s dream alive – the story of Jillyfish
Reece Kennedy almost closed the doors, until he got a call from a business mentor.
Tauranga marks 161st anniversary of Battle of Gate Pā with special service
The service marks 161 years since the Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate Pā.
Weather: New heavy rain watch for Auckland, more flooding in Northland
Auckland and Northland are under heavy rain watches ahead of school starting tomorrow.
Wairoa fire which ripped through one house and damaged another remains unexplained
The house had been vacant for several years.
Top dog? My search for a new best friend
Opinion: Dogs are loyal, drooling little legends, but is there an alternative out there?
'Terrified for our lives': Cyclists, locals, surfers oppose speed rise on scenic highway
The speed limit on SH35 will increase from 80 to 100km/h by July 1.
'I’ll just keep going': 76yo school bus driver to mark 40 marathons
Te Arohanui Hira says it is 'the people' who keep him coming back each year.
'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers
She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.
College 'acted unreasonably' in handling historical sexual abuse complaint - Ombudsman
Ex-Tauranga Boys' College student said his teacher asked him to perform bondage on him.
Vege tips: A little piece of paradise at the bottom of your garden
Opinion: A garden retreat in winter? Why not build a shed close to your vegetable patch?
'Chance to share our space': Farm lake brings community together
Oxford farmer Geoff Sparks says, 'I don’t believe in the rural-urban divide.'
'Try not to think about dying': What it’s like being a mum with terminal cancer
The ex-wife of Olympic rower Eric Murray was clean-living and healthy when diagnosed.
'Jealously': The Hawke's Bay ploughing stoush of 1881
"We trace the abolition of ploughing matches to jealousy of local ploughing associations."
Stock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedway
A car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.
17-hr thunderstorm threat: North braces for 'dynamic' weather, new flood risk
Northland is also looking at a 19-hour rain alert that won't lapse until 3pm Sunday.
Police name driver who died in SH5 Mamaku crash
Paul John Coleman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene on April 22.
Fatal crash on suburban Hastings road
Police were alerted to a single-vehicle crash on Tomoana Rd, Mahora, about 12.40pm.
Man who killed his father and brother found with torture videos at time of murders
The charges were laid four years after Nathan Frost murdered his family members.
66-year-old runner returns to compete in iconic mountain event
Janet Baird, 66, is training for her first Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain.
'Exceptional courage': Officers praised in high-stakes police chase
A 43-year-old was arrested after a high-speed chase in Te Awamutu.
'World's best and loveliest daughter': Tributes for young woman killed in Marton crash
My Marie Harder Clemensen died in a crash on SH1 in March, police confirmed.
'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects
Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead
'Beautiful buildings': College undergoes major transformation
A $47m redevelopment was announced in 2018 for 57 teaching spaces.
'Kiwi dream': Designer's unique holiday home hits the big screen
Fifteen years has been dedicated to the design and build of The Chodge in South Waikato.
One dead after crash in Rotorua; police seek witnesses, footage
Police want to hear from witnesses to the crash.
Napier pool to fully reopen after 11-month spruce-up
Rather than being 'aesthetic changes', the work has been 'remedial'.
'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuary
Farm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.