Te Anau hit-and-run: Police appeal for witnesses after person dies
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Ex-NZ international athlete who admitted sex offence with minor now working at primary school
“I have requested and received initial information from the Ministry and have made my expectations to the secretary…
Emergency services attend chemical leak in Levin, police set up cordons
“We are currently going through the decontamination process.” Police confirmed officers have set up cordons around the area.…
Carl Cox Waiheke concertgoers forced to use bushes after 45-minute toilet queues
While punters have spoken out about being caught short by long queues, the venue says it put on…
North Island weather: Fences and crops destroyed as wind and rain hammer farms
“There’s been a small amount of stock loss that we’ve heard of, but as a whole, because the…
Waikato weather: Ōtorohanga and Waipā districts join forces to combat flood damage
Dow said the weather’s long-term impact was going to be “quite substantial”. “The roading’s not going to be…
North Island weather: New deluge underway in already sodden regions
“We have a few orange warnings in place for East Bay of Plenty and Ōpōtiki, Gisborne, Tairāwhiti north…
North Island flooding: A death, a state of emergency and a heavier deluge tomorrow
⚠️ A deepening low is bringing heavy rain, strong winds & large waves, creating hazardous conditions across parts…
MetService forecast: Heavy rain warning, watches for much of North Island, including flood-hit parts
In Gisborne/Tairawhiti from Tolaga Bay southwards a heavy rain watch is in place for 15 hours from 9pm…
Waikato, Ruapehu and Taranaki collaborate on international tourism campaign
“The campaign focuses on converting air connectivity into regional benefit — encouraging visitors to land closer to their…
Island Bay Festival cancels water-based activities due to sewage spill but thousands still attend
Down at the festival Rosie said they came to the festival every year and made time for the…
Weather: Heat alert in Whakatāne amid high North Island temperatures, light rain for South Island
Glue said Whakatāne’s two-day heat alert indicates “higher than expected temperatures” over extended periods, including overnight. She advised…