Highway remains closed after wild weather
The region was pounded by constant heavy rain yesterday
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Car in river: Police dive squad to search for missing person
A person is still missing after a car veered into the Wairoa River.
One person trapped after car crashes into Wairoa River
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash on State Highway 29.
Yacht tragedy: Watch how rescuers overcame giant waves to save trio
Photos of a dramatic sea rescue near Cape Brett show just how rough conditions were.
$15m hotel to replace iconic cafe and bar
40-apartment development to replace iconic cafe and bar.
Well-known Tauranga sailor dies in tragic yachting incident
Stuart Pedersen died after a yacht he and three others were in sank north of Cape Brett.
Maketu Pies: Sale expected at end of week
The dust has settled after the initial receivership shock and an announcement is imminent.
Wild weather: Schools closed, roads flooded
Heavy rain warnings remain in parts of the North Island, but it will ease to showers.
Steamers semifinal: No ticket required
The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play their Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinal in Rotorua.
A 'little hiccup' haunted councillor
Long-serving councillor Rick Curach has lost his bid for a seventh term.
Taupō police arrest fleeing driver 'without incident'
Police arrested the man, who was already wanted, about 4pm today.
AOS, Eagle called in to help Taupō police hunt fleeing driver
Armed officers are now concentrating on the Napier-Taupo Rd area.
Am I losing my mind? Managing your memory in an age of rising dementia and forgetfulness
Are you losing your mind or ageing normally? How to tell the difference.
Weird and wonderful moments of local body elections
From crazy billboards to crazy candidate mishaps, it's been an interesting few weeks.
Local Focus: 'Something special is happening here'
He had a 4000-vote lead over Greg Brownless. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bequeathed sewing machine sparks fashion career
Taongahuia Maxwell is a fashion designer who embraces her Māori culture.
'I'm not afraid of crying': Couple step up to help 140 Kiwi kids
Robin and Kahu Grace have looked after other people's kids for six years.
Motels reap millions from emergency housing
Almost half of the top 20 providers were paid $100,000-plus in less than three years.
Zizi Sparks: Why the All Blacks losing the World Cup won't be so bad
COMMENT: Why dwell on the losses when there's so much to celebrate?
Mayoral hopeful's Auckland home hits market again
"Frankly, we don't want to sell it. We've got a very good offer for it right now."
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Why gang member numbers have risen 30 per cent
Political leaders and senior police speak out.
Beating the odds: The man who's living 8 years on from terminal diagnosis
"When I heard the news I genuinely thought I was going to die the next week."
Plenty of action expected in round two of Baywide comp
Plenty of action expected for round two of Baywide premier cricket competition.
Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south
The Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland
Once in a blood moon: Cold Chisel heading for NZ
Waitangi eve the 'perfect day' for show, says Jimmy Barnes.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
PM says Eugenie Sage's ministerial Land Information portfolio is safe
National says Sage should lose the Land Information portfolio, but PM says it is safe.
Women denied treatment for gynaecological conditions
Women with "non-urgent" gynaecological conditions are being turned away.
Local Focus: Could this be Tauranga's first Chinese councillor?
Waitsu Wu is running for Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Simon Bridges channels Elvis for supporters
National leader conjured whistles from crowd as he sang Elvis classic "Love Me Tender".
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.