Sunny skies have been forecast for most parts of the country tomorrow but don't forget to bring a jacket to morning Anzac parades.

The one-car incident happened in South Auckland.

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after colliding with a car on State Highway One in Northland.

An act of "absolute stupidity and dangerous driving" by a fleeing motorist put innocent lives at risk, Northland's top traffic officer says.

Floodwaters have receded after heavy downpours kept emergency services busy last night with Coromandel residents climbing to higher ground.

Heavy downpours are keeping North Island fire crews busy tonight, with reports coming in of residents climbing to higher ground to escape flooding in the Coromandel.

Simon Kay relishes the fact that he is finally a welcome guest at an iconic hotel.

A house in the process of being sold has been destroyed by fire in Northland.

A woman has been flown to hospital by helicopter after she was injured in a head-on crash north of Wellington this afternoon.

MetService warns those living in northern and eastern regions may be dodging showers.

GeoNet reported the earthquake hit just after 6.45pm with a depth of 25km. Its intensity was classified as light but likely felt.

The car flipped on State Highway 30 near Lake Rotoiti Forest.

A wet day is in store for much of the North Island today.

Much of Nasie Bayley's 19 years have been spent fighting for her life, against a condition so rare she is the only known sufferer in the world.

Up to 300 bee hives may have been poisoned in the Far North as soaring numbers of beekeepers chasing "liquid gold" ratchet up tensions in the industry.

Jetstar passengers stranded at Hawke's Bay Airport after flight leaves ahead of departure time.

We were asked to keep our heads down, follow the path and walk single file with no talking.

Former Hawkes Bay primary principal censured for failing to alert authorities to allegations a teacher had molested young pupils.

A yacht remains stranded on Wellington's South Coast after hitting rocks last night.

Parents of dead Te Puna mum say her name is "cleared" after coroner finds no evidence phone was factor in accident.

Police have found a car linked to teen's death and are talking to two young people as family prepare to farewell loved one.

Thief tries to hide his face from CCTV cameras as he crawls around a house stealing cash and jewellery.

Indecent acts committed by a prominent New Zealander against young girls were "brief, opportunistic and sneaky", court told.

Texting and driving played no part in the tragic death of Tracey O'Brien, despite her death prompting warnings not to use a phone while behind the wheel.

Students at Te Kuiti High School, where former student Ocean Heke attended, were visibly shaken this morning.

WATCH: Robert Russell was sheltering from the rain in the family hay shed when he heard sparks and electricity - and saw the shed had been struck by lightning.

The post read: "If you see a pack of young Maori/Polynesian males, be prepared to sprint."

A 17-year-old girl who died as a result of a motor vehicle incident on Otorohanga's main street was found lying on the grass outside a house where a party had been.

Police have confirmed the stabbing took place in the South Auckland suburb at about 1am. Authorities are expected to release more information today.

A turf war has broken out at a much-loved Kiwi surf break over a camera broadcasting surf conditions.