Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
Bay of Plenty Times 25 Dec, 2025 08:07 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake jolts lower North Island
More than 2180 people have reported to feeling the shake. “Yep felt it in Pongaroa Central. No damage,”…
Boxing Day weather: Shoppers face possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and 90km/h gusts
A heavy rain watch will be in place for the Bay of Plenty to the east of Whakatāne…
New Zealand Christmas weather: Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likely
Griffin said Auckland would still experience a few showers on Christmas Day but the worst would have eased…
Northland Christmas Day weather: Far North rain turns to localised showers
Temperatures will be warm, with a 25C high forecast for Whangārei, he said. Corrigan advised Northlanders wanting to…
Total fire ban in Far North area at risk of wildfires
All fire permits for the area that have already been issued for the Muri Whenua Zone are suspended…
Rāhui in place after death on beach north of Napier
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Belmont e-bike robbery: Two arrested after teens threatened with knife
Officers were able to identify the vehicle’s registration, and searched properties in Belmont and Ōtara yesterday. He said…
On The Up: Northland teen joins elite New Zealand Youth Choir
“It was honestly surreal. When I saw the email, I had to read it twice just to make…
Crash blocks SH1 northbound near Tawa, drivers urged to avoid area
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Govt orders 5-year crayfishing ban on North Island’s upper east coast
“Rock lobsters play an important role in the marine ecosystem by helping keep kina numbers in check. The…
TikTok livestream helps police track and arrest Palmerston North alleged youth car thieves
During the livestream, the people inside the vehicle discussed stealing another car in Woodville. Grantham said Dannevirke staff…