Spectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North Island
Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.
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Man jailed for kidnapping that ended in car crash
Jordan Davies and a co-offender were waiting for the man by his car when he finished work.
Extensive flooding in Palmerston North as thunderstorms hit
Motorists are being urged to take care due to extensive flooding across Palmerston North.
Child with meningococcal disease admitted to Palmerston North Hospital
Health authorities following up on others who might have been in contact with patient.
Viewpoint NZ: Q&A with Santa and the Bay Sausage Rollers
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Harness racing corruption probe widens to Auckland
13 harness racing people have so far been charged over Operation Inca
The free store giving away four tonnes of food a week
A project that gives to the clients and the volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Replay recycling campaign kicks into gear
Replay campaign passes recycled sports gear into the hands of youth.
River gatekeeper in action with wet weather coming
High-tech flood protection on the Manawatū River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Monty monsters Manawatu batters
Ray White Whanganui demolish Manawatu in their U13 rep cricket clash in Palmerston North.
Seven injured in State Highway 1 crash
One person has been flown to hospital after being seriously injured in a highway crash.
Local Focus: Looking for Gallipoli veteran's family
Are you related to Alexander William Roberts? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Colourful life led to an unmarked grave
Searching for family of a soldier in an unmarked grave. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi duo eyes first $1m as start-up takes off
Another trendy product plastered over social media is becoming big business.
Speedway: Ministocks and Minisprints at Whanganui tomorrow night
First titles of the season on the line at Oceanview.
Local Focus: $80m funding for the regions
Shane Jones announces suite of regional funding worth more than $80m. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Palmerston North man arrested on firearms-related charges
The man will appear in court tomorrow on the charges.
Vulnerable kids placed in motel with sex offender
Serial sex offender Ronald Jeffries shared a motel with several vulnerable families.
Watch: Is this NZ's most devoted Christmas fan?
Meet the woman who's already excited about Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui High 1st X1 hit them for six
Whanganui High School 1st X1 the first to win back-to-back Ross Taylor Cup 20/20 titles.
11 VC winners from New Zealand
Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I
'Police broke my arm', weapons expo protester claims
Twelve people were arrested. Two were charged and are due to appear in court.
Protest against 'war industry' at defence forum
Peace protestors gather in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mother still loves cancer-suffering son despite assault
A son diagnosed with cancer is still loved by his mother despite harrowing assault.
'Every firefighter in Whanganui' called in to fight blaze
The fire cast a red glow in the sky.
Brett Hall murder trial: Accused faces retrial
Retrial ordered after police slip-up sees murder trial collapse
Murder trial abandoned after police fail to disclose evidence to defence
David Owen Lyttle was on trial for allegedly murdering his friend of 20 years, Brett Hall.
RNZAF aircraft performs emergency landing
The aircraft has performed an emergency landing after a landing gear failure.
Prime Minister coming, crowd of 25,000
About 25,000 people are expected to arrive for Ratana's big day - November 8
Murder trial: 'He fired a shot at Brett'
Michael Hall has told the court his brother was previously threatened with gun violence
Murder trial: Missing man's mother testifies
The next witness to take the stand will be missing man Brett Hall's brother, Michael.
Murder trial to begin seven years after Brett Hall went missing
The 53-year-old Manawatū man was arrested in 2014, three years after Hall went missing.