Latest from Coromandel Peninsula

75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers rising

Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.

75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climb

Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.

Roads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NI

Heavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.

‘She is lying’: Physio denies straddling patient on plinth topless

Accused tells tribunal he's unsure if taking off his top is in his character.

‘His body was touching mine’: Woman claims physio straddled her

The woman claims the physio was barefoot and topless.

'I’m created by God': Covid bleach accused refuses to accept he's a defendant

Roger Blake had no problem taking on a district court judge - but got kicked out.

Coromandel bridge construction to get under way in next fortnight

The design was for a 110-metre, three-span composite bridge.

Brett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure priorities

We have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.

Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer

Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.

'Time is of the essence': $30-40 million bridge to replace SH25A Coromandel

There are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.

Fresh heavy rain alert brings new threat of floods, slips

A new storm will bring squally thunderstorms and downpours to the north on Tuesday.

Northland in for further 55 hours rain; Highway reopened; Auckland in firing line

The tropically-charged storm is continuing to lash many parts of the country.

Robertson reveals confirmed categories for future of cyclone-hit homes

Cyclone-hit residents are set to be consulted on the future of their homes this month.

Possible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floods

National won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.

Live: Part of SH1 closed at Dome Valley, Harbour Bridge could close if wind worsens

Northland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.

Live: Auckland, Northland, Coromandel brace for month's rain in two days

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.

Weather warnings upgraded: Upper North Island, Bay of Plenty in firing line

Heavy downpours coming over next few days, with possible flooding; slips expected.

Will you live in your cyclone-hit home again? Minister details three categories to decide future

Consultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.