It is the second time this year flood damage has left the Brake family without a home.

The incident took place near Ngongotahā this afternoon.

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It's not the first time John Armstrong has lost sheep.

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The markers were installed at Lake Rotoiti and Lake Ōkāreka.

Police are seeking information from anyone who might have seen the alleged antics.

'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'

A man charged over a raft of drug dealing allegations has appeared in court.

Rebekah Wilson is self-funding the mission at a cost of $19k for two years.

There is a broad low risk of thunderstorms covering most of the North Island today.

Māori student breaking a glass ceiling.

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Video has emerged showing motorbikes creating the damage.

Police said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.

Please avoid the area.

CCTV shows five men breaking Mourea Mini Mart's roller door and glass doors to gain entry.

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Rotorua's SPCA is at capacity, and is expecting an influx of animals over summer.

What do locals think of the commissioners' decision to grant resource consent to motels?

Why have emergency housing numbers dropped and where have those homeless people all gone?

The New Zealand Blood Service is forecasting a busier summer this year than last.

Councillor claims Xi Jinping and Robert Mugabe 'would be very proud' of mayor's calls.

“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.

Independent commissioners have released their decision

'We do not want to be known as the benefit capital of New Zealand.'