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…
Thunderstorms may bring 40mm downpours and surface flooding in BOP and Rotorua
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Trade Minister Todd McClay standing by his India Free Trade Agreement claims as others point out contradictions
“Well, we are telling the truth and we’ve been very clear on the immigration components,” Luxon told RNZ’s…
Auckland’s Herald Island under boil water notice after E. coli alert
Bourne said additional testing carried out yesterday afternoon showed normal chlorine levels at several points across the local…
Police warn of counterfeit $50 and $100 notes in circulation
When looking through the holographic window, the edges of the window should look smooth, and you should see…
Weather: Tornadoes hit Ōrewa, Ōtorohanga; severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland region
MetService said it couldn’t confirm a mini tornado had swept across Ōrewa but said the area was affected…
MetService issues orange rain alert for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua into Friday
MetService warns heavy rain and downpours were still on the cards for the area as an active low…
Timothy Busfield surrenders to police over child sex abuse allegations
“I’m going to confront these lies, they’re horrible,” Busfield says in the video. “They are all lies and…
Heat wave health risks: How to spot heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat stress occurs when we produce more body heat than normal. Jim Cotter, a professor at the University…
Weather: Temperatures set to soar as heat alerts issued, drowning and fire concerns rise
Heat alerts are in place for Kerikeri, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Rotorua and Taupō. Water offers quick relief…
Auckland police hunt Lawrence Schwalger, warrant issued for arrest
Police say the 50-year-old is thought to be in the wider Auckland area. ‘Call 111 immediately’ Members of…
Sports Minister to investigate incident at ASB Classic tennis where Croatian supporters were stopped from wearing fan gear
Erceg said he was baffled by the encounter, noting there was no information online indicating that sporting jerseys…