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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.
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Autism not a barrier for Waihī’s Todd to pursue his dreams
Autism New Zealand estimates around 1 to 2% (93,000) of New Zealanders have autism.
Properties rezoned for future mining
OceanaGold had sought to rezone 47 properties in residential areas.
‘Island in the wilderness’: Proposed boundary shift sparks concern
Residents say the proposed boundaries ignore local geographic ties.
Critical injuries: SH2 reopens after crash in Karangahake Gorge
Motorists have been warned to expect delays until congestion has cleared.
Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?
Architectural brilliance: Hawke’s Bay projects vying for awards
Commercial, educational, hospitality, housing, interior and public architecture honoured.
‘Expect delays’: Major highway closed after serious crash
SH2 near Mangatāwhiri is closed in both directions, causing significant delays.
More than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed
Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.
Location of $5.3m Powerball winner revealed
There was a big win for the south in last night's draw.
Lotto Powerball: One very lucky punter $5.3 million richer
Big wins continue for Lotto players in 2025.
Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’
The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.
Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.
Chris Rattue: Highlights from four decades in sports journalism
Chris Rattue relfects on the interviews with sports legends who left a lasting impression.
‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant
Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.
Copper network outage hits 117 customers in Western Bay of Plenty
Chorus's copper network is down in parts of Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga.
Property Insider: Precinct’s twin-skyscraper plans; Goodman moving; Beca to show off new office
When might get the contract to build New Zealand's two tallest new skyscrapers?
Woman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concrete
The Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.
Lotto Powerball: Two lucky punters win $5.5 million each
Two Kiwis to wake up much richer on Sunday morning.
Protesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in Whitianga
The competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.
Mother jailed for live-streamed crash causing baby’s brain injury
Her 12-week-old baby suffered severe brain damage in the accident.
Wynyard Quarter transformation from Flowers Building to Generator Pipiri Lane
Mass timber structure design was picked for its contribution to sustainable development.
How to catch rare blood moon in NZ skies
A rare blood moon will be visible across New Zealand.
Cyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closed
The crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).
Watch: Inside Beca’s new $300m global HQ in the Wynyard Quarter
Around 1400 staff left Pitt St for the waterfront Wynyard Quarter and five new levels.
Digger does its duty to deal with invasive weed
DoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species.
Not a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealed
One Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.
Fire ban: All permits revoked for North Waikato and Coromandel
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in the area.
Company lodges fast-track Waihī mine application
OceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.
‘Hang on a minute’: Couple wins $10.5m on a whim
'It just doesn’t feel real', the winner says.
Armed robbers flee on electric scooters after Auckland bar hold-up
Two people allegedly entered the building with firearms and demanded cash.
Lotto Powerball: Two people share $1 million first division prize
Tonight's draw comes days just after $10.5 million win.
'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure
'These kids were really scared.'
Hauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed today
The first threat came yesterday morning. Last night, there was another one.