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Five arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidents

Ram raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.

Police name New Plymouth cyclist as Matamata fatal crash victim

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

NZ's hottest town: Locals stay vigilant

Niwa recorded the hottest temperatures for December in Kawerau at 34.8C.

Watch: ‘Crazy’ video captures near-miss with oncoming vehicles on busy highway

Motorists swerve to avoid an overtaking car driving into the path of oncoming traffic.

'Time for a change': Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate not running for re-election in October

In a Facebook post, Southgate announced that it was time for a change.

From university to sharemilking: Meet the Hammonds

'The farm manager was leaving so Dad proposed we come home to try contract milking.'

ADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other places

A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.

'Challenging': Coromandel fire expected to take several days to put out

Four crews and three helicopters return to dampen hotspots.

‘Heartbreaking’: Death after fall from Coromandel cliff to be investigated, says mayor

Two young people fell from a cliff; one died, the other was rescued uninjured in Hāhei.

‘He was ready to live’: Family mourns adventurer who died in snorkelling tragedy

Daniel Allen, 46, dies snorkelling in Northland; family honours his adventurous spirit.

Fatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirm

A second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.

Dargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continues

Record dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.

One dead after single-vehicle crash near Wairoa

There are several people and serious injuries involved, police say.

School breakfast volunteers ‘ooze care and aroha’ for tamariki

'It’s so rewarding knowing you’re helping make a difference in the children’s lives.'

Man’s body located after he failed to resurface from Waikato River dip

A rahui has now been placed at Arapuni, Bulmers and Jones landings.

'High fire danger': Residents urged to be cautious after Whangārei wildfire

A wildfire near Whangārei has been contained. An investigation continues into its cause.

Fire crews continue fight against blaze that stranded holiday makers

Three helicopters and four ground crews resume battle today.

Planes v people: Who will be the quickest on the runway?

The airport will open the gates for the public to run the runway.