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Northland still tinder-dry despite rain

Watercare: "While we welcomed the rain this week, it provided only light relief."

Public gatherings still OK says PM, as Pasifika organisers confirm festival on track

PM said advice on public gatherings was being monitored as the situation unfolded.

Police rape trial: 'I should've been safe, I was with police colleagues'

Several officers participated in drinking games, including using a modified police baton.

Auckland Prison death: Police release name of victim

The inmate died after being attacked by a fellow prisoner inside Paremoremo Prison.

Auckland couple devastated after pet dog found beheaded

"We were looking for him every single day for two weeks."

Kiwis complain about coronavirus prices but consumer watchdog says it won't crackdown

The commission does not regulate retail prices and businesses are free to set their own.

Confirmed: Husband of infected Kiwi woman also has virus - fourth case

NZ is one of 77 countries and territories to report confirmed cases of Covid-19.

Arrest made in Ōtara homicide enquiry

"Despite attempts to provide medical assistance, he died at the scene."

Andrew Little to judges: Get tough on divorce property delays

Comments come after a series of drawn-out matrimonial legal battles.

Property developer's 'bad faith' in 'acrimonious' divorce case

A court found a property developer acted in "bad faith" trying to control ex-wife's debts.

One critically hurt as armed police reportedly swarm south of Auckland

Tuakau locals have reported armed police and ambulances near the town's cemetery.

Coronavirus: Early childhood worker concerned over advice not to self-isolate

She had just returned from a region in northern Italy experiencing a Covid-19 outbreak.

Paremoremo inmate killed in attack by fellow prisoner

The inmate died at the scene after suffering serious injuries.

From spells to shells: Harry Potter star's magic makeover

Daniel Radcliffe's career has taken some wild turns since Hogwarts - here's why.

Rush-hour crash: Big delays on Southern Motorway

A crash is causing delays on SH1 during rush-hour traffic.

Coronavirus: Letter sent to reassure parents of Auckland school students

"There is no risk to students, staff or others at the schools."