Occupants escape house fire in Coromandel
Four fire crews from nearby areas helped extinguish the fire.
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Warning of poisonous shellfish in Western Firth of Thames
Routine tests on shellfish from Waimangu Point have shown unsafe levels of toxins.
Body found at Whangamatā Beach believed to be missing man
Police believe the body on the beach is Jarrod Kingi, missing since April 25.
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'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.
Kiwi actor brings acclaimed Gallipoli play to Whangārei
Mark Wright's play 'Voices from Gallipoli' features nine diverse characters.
The NZ beach named among the world's 50 best for 2025
Three Australian beaches made the list this year but the Coromandel spot is NZ's only one.
The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.
Weather: New heavy rain watch for Auckland, more flooding in Northland
Auckland and Northland are under heavy rain watches ahead of school starting tomorrow.
17-hr thunderstorm threat: North braces for 'dynamic' weather, new flood risk
Northland is also looking at a 19-hour rain alert that won't lapse until 3pm Sunday.
Heavy rain watch for Northland as stormy weekend looms
Thunderstorms are possible in Northland, with rain spreading south today.
Why demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'
Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.
SH25 closed: Serious injuries in three-vehicle crash
Diversions are set at Whangapoua and Matarangi on SH25.
'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekend
Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are in the firing line.
Lodestone investors put up another $50m for solar projects
Lodestone investors have put up another $50 million for new solar projects,
Fishermen rescue man from boat fire off Coromandel coast
Black smoke from the fire was visible from Cooks Beach.
Brent Mountford on farming the land he grew up on
Couple's dream was to come back home, farm, and return the land to its original form.
'The Holy Spirit has protected us': Pastor wins reinstatement amid church war, years of litigation
The church was divided over the use of millions of dollars in donations.
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.
‘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.
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.
Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.
'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
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'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
Honouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibition
It comes as the B Company, 28th NZ (Māori) Battalion History Trust will be reviewed.
Motorcyclist dies in Waihī crash, road reopens
Emergency services were called to a crash at Rosemont Rd and Consols St.
On The Up - Auckland private school buys multimillion-dollar waterfront farm
Saint Kentigern students will grow food and study ecosystems on the land.
On The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-ups
The NZ tech stars who are paying it forward.
Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament
Rochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.
The grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per day
Plus the big investors behind the private project.
‘Incredible milestone’: Ōhiwa mussel restoration hits 45 million mark
A temporary two-year harvesting ban protects the mussel beds' recovery progress.
‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence
The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.
Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors
Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.
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‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.