Trio sentenced after failed North Shore toy-store burglary leads to a 180km/h chase
They cut the padlock off the back door and, using the sledgehammer and crowbar, unsuccessfully tried to pry…
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…
Waikato floods: Highway bridge collapses, ute plunges into gap north of Ōtorohanga
“The water was going right over it [last night] … 1771031113 you can see the whole deck of…
School bus goes up in flames near Leigh, four children evacuated
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Four trapped, two seriously injured in North Canterbury State Highway 7 crash
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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…
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania quashes rumours of Labour MP candidacy
“Would the mayor do the community the courtesy of being open about his intentions for the upcoming election,”…
Government’s LNG terminal plan dubbed both a worthy insurance policy and costly last resort
Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment fears New Zealand will become dependent on imported LNG. The Government’s…
Far North pensioners hit by council delays to rates rebates processing
He has paid two rates bills, and a third is due on February 20. “I still haven’t got…
Shipwrecked Festival traffic chaos: Te Arai locals slam rural road safety
“This is the first time we’ve opened on a public holiday,” they said. “Many people arrived early and…