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Top of the South could get orange rain warning
The region is still recovering from widespread flooding, but further heavy rain has been forecast for the afternoon. Audio
Tasman should hope for the best, prepare for the worst ahead of rain
The region is still recovering from widespread flooding, but further heavy rain has been forecast for the afternoon. Audio
Northland cut off during Auckland's Covid lockdown, businesses say
Northland's business community has told a Royal Commission of Inquiry that maintaining road access to the region should be a key lesson. Audio
Weather agencies' merger set to fix gaps exposed by Cyclone Gabrielle - NIWA
NIWA's manager for climate, atmosphere, and hazards says merging with MetService and GNS will create a more efficient and integrated weather prediction system.
MetService quizzed on agency's weather warnings during coronial inquest
The agency's chief meteorologist has been quizzed on its colour-coded weather warnings during a coronial inquest into the deaths of 19 people during Cyclone Gabrielle and the preceding Auckland…
Museum's Māori, Pacific galleries could remain closed until 2029
Discovery of asbestos in May has complicated Auckland War Memorial Museum's plan for a major redevelopment for its centenary.
Green light for Pak'nSave believed to be country's biggest supermarket
Auckland Council has given the all clear for the country's largest supermarket to be built on the North Shore.
Kids learn dog safety lessons, as roaming attacks continue
Recent dog attacks have left locals shaken, so Barnardos Clendon took the chance to help educate youngsters. Audio
Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
The Government has promised to recruit 500 more police by early next year.
'Taxation tool': Property expert says decreased valuations no reason to panic
Keep calm and carry on - that is the message for Auckland homeowners after many found out the new council valuations for their properties.
Police believed LynnMall terrorist could attack 'with little to no warning'
Police believed Ahamed Samsudeen could carry out a sudden attack at least a month before he attacked shoppers at an Auckland supermarket.
Lynnmall attacker 'very calm' as he stabbed woman
A survivor told an inquest the smell of milk, the sound of screaming, or the wail of sirens can abruptly transport her back.
Inquest into the death of LynnMall knife attacker to begin
An inquest into the death of the man shot dead by police after stabbing shoppers at an Auckland supermarket in 2021 is to begin.
'Going to take some time': Dargaville water supply still not fixed
Some residents in Dargaville are still without water and others are being asked to use as little as possible.
Broken water main fixed but water still in short supply
Kaipara Council has completed repairs on pipes that drained Dargaville's water supply. Audio
Museum to partially reopen after asbestos discovery forced closure
Auckland War Memorial Museum has been closed since 10 May, losing around $19,000 a day.
Auckland museum loses $19k a day as it's forced to stay closed
It has been almost two weeks since asbestos was discovered at the museum.
Boy attacked by roaming dogs in South Auckland
Residents are becoming increasingly concerned as unsupervised and aggressive dogs roam the streets. Audio
Inside Auckland's 'gamechanging' new postal sorting facility
It aims to supercharge New Zealand's postal service and catch illegal drugs more often.
Murdered student remembered with pohutukawa at local park
The American entomology student was found fatally injured at a Meadowbank bus stop over Easter. Audio
Auckland mourners praise 'down to earth' Pope Francis after death
More than 100 gathered at St Patrick's and St Joseph's Cathedral to pray and sign a condolence book. Audio
Storm-damaged homes still a magnet for looters two years on
Auckland residents are pleased the council has approved a plan for how it'll deal with land bought from homeowners. Audio
Petrol prices driven down: 'It's like a triple whammy'
Crude oil prices plummeted in the wake of US president Donald Trump's tariff policies, but that's not the only factor driving down prices. Audio
United States no longer a trusted ally, Phil Goff says
Relishing his new-found freedom, the sacked diplomat blasted US President Donald Trump again in front of a packed lecture hall.