Mysterious flashing lights reported all over Northland
In the past 24 hours there has been about 32 lightning strikes offshore of Northland.
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Whanganui trio prepare for international paddling duty
Whanganui trio Lucas Thompson, Jack Clifton and Sophie Brooke on international kayak duty
AOS callout for warrant to arrest in Taranaki
The arrested man will appear in New Plymouth District Court tomorrow.
Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
Doctor and son swim 20km to oppose seabed mining
Athol Steward and son Lloyd swim Whanganui coast to protest seabed mining.
Serious crash in Taranaki leaves two critically injured
Initial indications were that two people had suffered critical injuries.
Police investigate shooting in Taranaki
A man, aged 20, arrived at Taranaki Base Hospital this morning with a gunshot wound.
Truck driver admits fatal crash, despite having no memory of it
Johnathan Coombe says he doesn't remember why his truck drifted across the centre line.
One person dead and six injured in Taranaki crash
One person has died at the scene and six others have received serious to minor injuries.
Doctor's family: 'We believe he's dead'
Amjad Hamid moved to New Zealand for a better life, his wife says.
Mosque shootings: 'One of New Zealand's darkest days'
Ardern cancelled her events in New Plymouth as news of the shooting broke.
'Green' hydrogen: Could it save Taranaki's energy industry?
Taranaki's future as an energy powerhouse could be in "green" hydrogen, PM announces.
The 28-year-old woman who can't read numbers
Hannah Hughson can't read road signs, price tags or recipes, but she wants to help others.
Whanganui smash Taranaki
Whanganui age group cricketers have an exceptional weekend against Taranaki at the weekend
Jess takes three for 15
Jess Watkin's spinners help win the day for Central Hinds over Otago Sparks on Sunday
Farming incident leaves two seriously injured in Taranaki
Police said it appears someone has been injured in an incident involving a harvester.
Two lucky players scoop $500,000 in Lotto's First Division
Powerball was not struck and has instead rolled over to Wednesday night.
LPG leak 'could have been deadly', WorkSafe says
Large gas leak engulfed vehicles and people at a gas station and could have been deadly.
The heat won't be beat: NZ to stay warm over autumn
Hotter temperatures the norm for NZ over autumn, with no rain in sight for dry Nelson.
Forgotten World: Rich pickings on the back roads
Nicola McCloy drives the Forgotten World Highway.
Man appears in court over young Hamilton mum's death
Darrelee Tuhoro's family say there's no animosity towards the man charged over the crash.
NZ school students join global strike for climate
NZ school students plan to join a global "strike for climate" on March 15.
Emergency services attend crashes across North Island
Crashes across the North Island this morning.
Wild weather: Upper North Island braces for soaking
Power crews are on standby as wet and windy weather starts to lash the North Island.
Two races, one road and a fatal head-on crash
Cycle races were held on the same Auckland circuit at the same time, resulting in tragedy.
Local Ratana kapa haka group to be first on stage at nationals
The Aotea Region's best kapa haka group competes first at Te Matatini this year.
Mining company applies for new exploration permit
New minerals permit applied for - iwi wanted council to back anti-mining stance.
Valentine's Day special: When I popped the question ...
Annoying your partner as you sneakily arrange a marriage proposal isn't the best start.
Person arrested after 11-hour standoff with police, AOS
Armed officers first arrived at the property in Spotswood about 10.15pm.
Three people with moderate injuries after two crashes in Taranaki, Otago region
Three people have been hospitalised with moderate injuries.
Watch: Great white shark steals fisherman's berley bag
Men who decided to go for a morning fish ended up being robbed, and caught it on tape.
Scientists probing Taranaki's hidden quake risk
Scientists will try to model the hidden earthquake risk below Taranaki.