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Watch: 'Possible tornado' spotted over East Auckland, severe thunderstorm warning cancelled
The warning was issued for the Auckland City and Franklin areas.
'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.
Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots
From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.
Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns
OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.
Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour
She aims to start a family after the Rugby World Cup in England.
'Most beautiful display': Locals marvel at southern lights spectacle
The Aurora Australis lit up Aotearoa's skies with orange, red and purple hues.
Letters: Happy to have seen Charles go from a baby to King
OPINION: King Charles has shown dignity and resilience.
'I'm not going to die': Praise for 'heroes' after car flips into canal
'I’m not going to die tonight, not here, not in this car, not this way.'
'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper north
Civil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.
'Basketball-sized rocks': SH25 reopens after slips cleared in Coromandel
A detour via the peninsula's east coast was the only route option for most of today.
'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community staple
A restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.
Severe weather warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures likely
And there are warnings for other regions as a low-pressure system brings wild weather.
Endangered hihi population soars with 277 fledglings
New arrivals in Hauraki Gulf give fresh hope for future of nationally threatened species.
Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.
NZ's top finance professionals: Deals of the year revealed
Who won what and why? The big winners at the Infinz Awards.
Watch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first time
Waiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.
‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby died
Family wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia.
Medical emergency: SH25 closure as person airlifted to hospital
The person, who suffered a medical event, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
Another protected bird euthanised after found with injury
Recently, Auckland Zoo put down an Antipodean albatross. Now another bird was put down.
This thing sets Silverseas apart from other luxury ships
The luxury cruise includes chef-led shore excursions, wine tastings and culinary classes.
'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drug
Experts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.
Watch: Major highway blocked by slip, Auckland flights delayed as intense storm strikes
Motorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions.
BoP under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstorms
A severe thunderstorm watch is active from 5pm to 11pm Friday.
Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.
Auckland Zoo euthanises 'extraordinary' rare bird
Due to partial blindness and kidney failure, the bird was unsuitable for being released.
Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, Coromandel
Heavy rain is forecast for the region.
Occupants escape house fire in Coromandel
Four fire crews from nearby areas helped extinguish the fire.