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Editorial: NZTA's outdated e-scooter regulations need a serious overhaul
OPINION: Thousands of e-scooters on NZ roads are illegal due to outdated NZTA rules.
Massive lightning and thunder storm rocks Auckland region
Continued heavy rainfall is expected overnight and may lead to localised flash flooding.
'Whole roof is gone': Fire crews battling apartment building blaze in West Akl
A nearby restaurant worker says the whole building has 'disappeared'.
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
'Man with a giant heart': Speedway hero and beloved dad killed in 'freak' workplace accident
He played a key role in saving lives during many serious accidents.
'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever
Misiafa Lene, 12, was medically evacuated to Auckland where he died of dengue fever.
'Special': Pompey to join Warriors' centurion club
Adam Pompey will play his 100th NRL match for the Warriors when they face the Broncos.
Doctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointments
The union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history.
‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest days
Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.
‘Inaction is not an option’: Mum wants neighbour’s tree removed after Cyclone Tam fright
Girl, 10, and nanny had lucky escape when part of a tree fell on a car they'd just exited.
'Amazing experience': Man tows stricken crane truck driver away from 10-metre drop
The truck had been repairing a downed power line during the storm.
'Incredibly determined': Auckland boy hula hoops his way into world record books
Leonardo Pala, 10, now has his eyes set on breaking a new record.
On The Up: Burling's surprise appearance at young sailors' prizegiving
A group of young sailors from Tauranga asked Burling to attend. The star sailor answered.
Your ultimate guide to celebrating Easter in Auckland
Your Easter weekend doesn't need to revolve around magical bunnies and chocolate.
Which stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictions
Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.
Revealed: The business behind Auckland Football Club
Why a billionaire backed football and fandom in New Zealand's biggest city.
'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape
'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.
'Healing our land': Tūranganui-a-Kiwa in Nat Geo climate initiative
Two NZ sites join a 3-year climate programme with 10 other heritage sites.
4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up begins
Bay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.
Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara bin
Jones' true intentions were made clear soon after touching down in the Hercules aircraft.
On The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspiration
At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.
Heavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBD
Strong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ Herald
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
'Terrifying': Kiwis react as Cyclone Tam rips off roofs, downs trees
About 10,000 homes remain without power in Northland this evening.
Blues beat Waratahs in Super Rugby Champions final
The Blues have come out on top in the inaugural transtasman final in Auckland.
16 Lotto players win over $17k each – where the tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.
Former Heartland Bank accountant sentenced for insider trading offences
The former accountant was sentenced to six months' home detention.
Beauden Barrett states definitive case for All Blacks' No 10 jersey
His rich vein of form comes not long after Damian McKenzie re-signed through to 2029.
How ex-tropical Cyclone Tam will affect Easter weekend sport
Some events have been cancelled but many will still go ahead as planned.
Probe begins into second alleged Auckland swan death on same day as Western Springs attack
The penalty for killing protected wildlife is up to two years in jail or a $100,000 fine.
Weather causes Alexandra Park postponement tonight
Tonight's harness racing meeting has been postponed because of the weather.
Easter holiday travel disrupted by ex-cyclone Tam
New Zealanders are beginning to take to the road as the long Easter weekend kicks off.