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Severe thunderstorm watch for Canterbury including Christchurch
MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Christchurch City, the Canterbury Plains and Canterbury High Country.
Child killed in Pāpāmoa landslide mourned as talented musician
The boy died alongside his grandmother at their Welcome Bay Rd home.
Man dies at Auckland's Cheltenham Beach
He was unresponsive when pulled out of the water, police say.
Live: 'Deeply shattering', landslide rescue continues into night with several people still missing
Meanwhile Minister Mark Mitchell confirmed two bodies had been recovered from a second slip in Welcome Bay. Audio
Two bodies recovered from slip at house in Papamoa
Two people had managed to escape from the slip at Welcome Bay, but two more were unable to.
Teens allegedly indecently assaulted at Auckland pool
A parent of one of the boys said a lifeguard at Pt Erin Pools in Herne Bay failed to intervene.
'People had a huge and genuine affection for Jack'
Former colleagues are mourning the loss of a "bright" Auckland lawyer who died while swimming at a Coromandel beach.
Pharmac ponders funding two cystic fibrosis drugs
Trikafta and Alyftrek could become available for all children, regardless of age.
What makes a good bakery pie?
Tim Provise joins Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams on the show to dissect his favourite bakeries from Aotearoa and around the world. Audio
Midday Report special: Severe weather event
A Midday Report special on the weather events hitting the North Island presented by Guyon Espiner. In Mount Maunganui, where slips came down on a campground at the foot of the mountain, and people are… Audio
Dame Prue Leith is leaving The Great British Bake Off
A flood of comments from the show's fellow judges and former contestants poured in under the announcement, paying tribute to Dame Prue's expertise and wit.
Traveller hikes three days with abandoned kitten on Te Araroa trail
Carrying the black kitten with one hand, Katie Evans clambered over fallen trees and navigated a swinging bridge over the Hurunui River to reach the nearest hut.
Latest MetService weather warnings, watches in detail
Heavy rain, downpours and severe gales will continue for many areas into tomorrow.
Inquiry into Manage My Health cybersecurity breach
The Privacy Commissioner says it is clear an investigation is needed given the scale of the incident.
Have you seen Liam? Concerns for man missing from Bulls
Liam, 23, was last seen on Watson and Walton Street in Bulls between 11am and 2pm on 19 January.
What to do during a flood
Floods and flash floods can happen quickly, this is what you need to know to be prepared.
'Community of carers': Neighbours pluck 94yo man from Tairua flooding
Debbie Gray's social media plea to help her father brought out the best in the local community.
