Baby orca Toa remains in holding tank as rescue effort enters 'delicate stage'
The decision to move the whale out of his sea pen was made based on safety advice.
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Sound of explosions as crew battle West Auckland house fire
"[I] first saw it when one of my flatmates started crying out that there was a fire."
Keep the kids inside - it's going to be a wet and windy school holidays
Brrr - it's a cold and frosty start for most of the country tomorrow.
Flooding, severe gales as wild weather hits Northland
More rain is forecast for parts of Northland this evening.
Heavy rain and severe gales forecast for parts of North Island as South freezes
Heavy rain and gale warnings are in place for the top half of New Zealand today.
School uniforms out, brollies and winter woollies in: Wet, windy, cold start to school holidays
"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.
Port Taranaki bars entry to vessel with Covid-19 infected mariners
'The health and safety of our staff, port users and the community has been our priority.'
'My eyes were blurry with tears': $13m Lotto winner in disbelief
Winner still getting their head around multi-million dollar prize.
Operation Atlas: Guns and ammo seized, 27-year old arrested
A 27-year-old man has been arrested.
Kindergartens switch to pen and paper after global ransomware attack
More than 100 kindys have been warned to keep their computers switched off.
Kiwi chicks: Two leave, one arrives and one egg laid at Ngā Manu
Ngā Manu has been playing a big role in the national kiwi recovery programme.
Brrrr: Kiwis still trying to thaw out after overnight temperatures plunge to -8C
Mountain weather has plunged way below freezing but even Aucklanders are shivering.
Papatoetoe tornado: Woman homeless as wrecked house sold
Uninhabitable house goes for sale as 72-year-old woman looks for somewhere to live.
Child sex abuse material: New Plymouth man jailed 3 years, 9 months
'Child sexual abuse imagery is not a victimless crime, it involves real children.'
Polar blast: Roads closed, flights cancelled, huge waves to pound Wellington coast
Powerful 6m waves could dump debris on roads and threaten homes.
Grey and grim: Flooding, road closures as weather bomb hits Horowhenua
Since 9am on Sunday, 44mm of rain has fallen in Levin.
Colder than North Pole: Temperatures to plunge as Antarctic blast sweeps country
"We're in for some frosty weather."
Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ
Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.
Rug up NZ, a 'polar blast' is on the way
A polar snap is set to farewell what has been a potentially record-breaking warm June.
Wild weather: Rain and wind continues to pummel North Island
After a weekend of wild weather, more heavy rain is forecast across eastern NZ.
The sea, the whenua, the sky: Young navigator Noenoe Barclay-Kerr's life on the ocean
"I hope the waka kaupapa in 10 years' time is double what it is now."
Sport cancelled, road warnings issued as wretched weather strikes
Heavy rain watches are also coming into force for the North Island's upper east.
You call this cold? Antarctica plunges to -81.7C as polar blast, rain set to hit NZ
The rain is expected to hit the country this weekend.
One person dead, road closed after car crash in Mamaranui, Northland
The incident was reported just after 6pm.
'Dire' shortage of staff for Ruapehu's ski areas
Border restrictions mean the ski areas may be unable to open on time.
Significant Natural Areas hīkoi descends on Far North District Council
The hīkoi in Kaikohe comes face to face with Far North District councilors. Video / Rachel Ward
Operation Trojan Shield: Why did cops spill on fake phone app?
The 'sting of the century' has resulted in 800 arrests worldwide, including across NZ.
Gang allegedly bought catamaran to meet mothership off NZ coast
The criminals thought they were protected by a 'shield of impenetrable encryption'.
Crash closes highway, contractors on the way
Highway closed in both directions after crash.
'Booming' Upokongaro now a destination
"We've gone from a sleepy, country cafe to a place to visit and a destination."
Who's responsible for safety on Whakaari/White Island?
After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.
Whakaari/White Island: 13 parties to appear in court
Court appearance for alleged health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the eruption.
Washout holiday: Long weekend weather set to be a doozy
Heading north for Queen's Birthday weekend? Pack a brolly.