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Stormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could close

Authorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.

Police seek witnesses in Alexandra after firearm presented

"Those involved were known to each other," police say.

'Should be shot in the head': Shocking threat over Labour T-shirt

Dunedin CC Steve Walker has called for political civility after being berated with abuse.

'I speak like a NZer': Woman's 47 years in NZ without citizenship, residency or a visa

'By rights they could deport me ... I hope they don't.'

Covid-19: Police raid gangs in lockdown

King Cobras, the Tribesmen, and the Mongrel Mob feel the heat during Covid 19 pandemic.

Thanks, cobber: Wild Oz weather system heading our way

It's going to be wet and windy.

Alexandra man facing court appearance over coughing incident

The man will appear in court today after allegedly coughing at a woman last week.

Brrrr! Snow to fall tonight in lower South Island

It'll be freezing in the Far South this weekend, but warmer and drier in the north.

Hunker down in lockdown: Easter weather to deteriorate across NZ

The golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.

'I'll break in and get you': Ex-partner endured repeated abuse

He stood outside the house shouting, left messages and rang repeatedly.

Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others

As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.

Frosty start today, records confirm soggy August

There have been 16 wet days in Auckland this month. The average is 14.

Weather: Awful yesterday, worse today

It's a good weekend to stay tucked up indoors.

Mum convicted of assault after using force to discipline her son

Child had been kicking and verbally abusing her while she was driving, the court heard.

He killed his friend but says he learned his lesson. The Parole Board disagrees

Driver lost control drifting round a corner and rolled down a bank.

Speedy delivery: Baby born in moving car

Jess Berry had her feet up on the dashboard to give birth to son William.

Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves

Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.

Four years' jail for raping woman in front of baby

'You took something from her and she'll never get it back. She wants to be her old self.'