NNew Zealand Read More Ōtorohanga farmer’s shock after human skeleton found in bush near SH3March 6, 2026 “The group was all huddled together, and I went over and said ‘get back to work’, and saw…
NNew Zealand Read More Waipā and Ōtorohanga districts extend states of emergency after recent wild weatherFebruary 20, 2026 This allows response agencies to continue accessing resources and acting quickly to support affected communities. Waipā Mayor Mike…
NNew Zealand Read More Waikato weather: Ōtorohanga and Waipā districts join forces to combat flood damageFebruary 16, 2026 Dow said the weather’s long-term impact was going to be “quite substantial”. “The roading’s not going to be…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: Man found dead inside car submerged in floodwaters on State Highway 39, ŌtorohangaFebruary 14, 2026 “One fire truck attended, supported by volunteers from the Hamilton brigade and a crew of eight from the…
NNew Zealand Read More Waikato floods: Highway bridge collapses, ute plunges into gap north of ŌtorohangaFebruary 14, 2026 “The water was going right over it [last night] … 1771031113 you can see the whole deck of…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: Tornadoes hit Ōrewa, Ōtorohanga; severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland regionJanuary 15, 2026 MetService said it couldn’t confirm a mini tornado had swept across Ōrewa but said the area was affected…
NNew Zealand Read More Ōtorohanga woman Sally-Kae French jailed for years-long vendetta against former friendNovember 8, 2025 French denies any wrongdoing, with Judge Kim Saunders noting in sending her to jail on 21 charges that…