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Strong winds and snow: Freezing conditions sweep up NZ, closing roads
Some drivers are being advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.
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Kiwi toddler's Fiji yacht death: Police continue investigation, probe 'negligence' factor
The family had arrived in Fiji two days before the tragedy.
All harbour bridge lanes reopen after 'severe' wind gusts, reduce speed limits remain
Wind speeds in Super City forecast to reach 90km/h - Warnings of downed trees, power cuts.
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.
Great Barrier dune tragedy: Boy returns home after life support turned off
A day at the beach turned into a nightmare as the boys were buried by a sand dune.
Life support turned off for boy in hospital after sand dune collapse
A day at the beach turned into a nightmare as the boys were buried by a sand dune.
Community bands together as pair buried under sand dune fight for their lives
Day at the beach turned into a nightmare as the boys were buried by sand dune.
Great Barrier sand dune collapse: Boy wasn't breathing, boy pulled out by car - reports
The two boys, aged 12 and 14, are still in a critical condition at Starship Hospital.
Great Barrier Island sand dune collapses and buries two boys
The boys were flown to hospital in a critical condition.
The sky’s the limit for Mātauranga Māori and Air New Zealand in-flight skincare package
Rongoā Māori goes sky high with Air NZ.
Hut costs to double: Cyclone repairs force DoC price hike
Standard hut fees will double from $5 to $10 a night, from July 1.
Recidivist criminal released on parole - says he’s ‘determined’ not to reoffend
Nathan Boulter has 'significant' rap sheet including high-profile kidnapping.
‘It was a wall of water’: Inside the incredible Cyclone Gabrielle yacht rescue
The man plucked to safety from the water has launched his own salvage operation.
Electric skies: 2500+ lightning strikes, thunderstorms batter Auckland, Northland
A cluster of thundery cells are moving in from the Tasman and set to hit Auckland north.
'The last thing we need’: Mayor Brown's warning for Aucklanders amid flash flooding concerns
A severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.
Cyclones, floods: Aotea Great Barrier Island's challenges as environmental trust turns 20
The battle to safeguard the island’s wildlife and ecosystems has been a challenging one.
Boatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescued
The navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.
Distress call: Boatie feared missing in huge seas off Great Barrier Island
A boatie has gone missing near Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Great Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking woman
Man infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.
'It's not going to take much': Thunderstorm watches issued for Auckland, Coromandel - high risk of more slips
Heavy showers are approaching the northern regions this afternoon.
Shark sighted 'lurking' close to surfers off Great Barrier Island
Passengers in a passing plane got a shock when they looked out the window.
Outrage over pou damaged on Great Barrier Island
Iwi see damage as insulting as cutting off Buddha's head.
Great by name and by nature: Escape to Great Barrier Island
Take a breath and relax into Great Barrier Island.
Good Heavens! The Great Barrier stargazing tours leaving visitors awestruck
How two enterprising Kiwis harnessed an astronomical opportunity on Aotea
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Is Great Barrier set to become the new Waiheke?
Great Barrier Island has become a holiday hotspot. Is it changing for the better?
Latest locations of interest: Auckland cinema, Jetstar flight and Rotorua fun park
People who attended the private event at the eatery urged to self-isolate and get tested.
'We are so isolated': Concerns on Covid-free Great Barrier after infected flight
Advice is to self-isolate, get tested immediately and then again after day five.
Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
It's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.
Body of missing fisherman found near Coromandel
The body was discovered south of Kennedy Bay near Whangapoua.
Man dies after 'water-related incident' at Great Barrier Island
Emergency services said the incident was reported just before 6pm.
Thunder and lightning: Wet weather causes road problems in Auckland
The watch will remain in place until midnight and residents are urged to take care.