Severe thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash flooding
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
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Traffic hotspots: Busiest times and routes to avoid
Heading out of town for the break? Find out more about the traffic conditions here.
Smoked chicken product recalled over safety fears
Some of the chickens may be undercooked, authorities say.
Christmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in place
Those travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.
Suspicious package delivered to Whanganui Prison
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was notified.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Family heartbreak: Young sisters diagnosed with same cancer months apart
The diagnosis follows one of the pair's daughter's own childhood battle with cancer.
Crash closes SH1 south of Levin, two hurt
"There are no diversions, so motorists are asked to avoid travelling this route."
Sleeping baby carjacking: Offender gets home detention as 'last chance'
A 53-year-old man was asking for the chance to turn his life around, the judge said.
Bakery ordered to pay $90,000 over migrant exploitation
Employees worked nearly 80 hours some weeks for less than the minimum wage, probe finds.
Glittering prize: Mineral riches believed discovered on Ruapehu Plateau
Roy Giddens was stalking deer in a remote part of the North Island when he saw something.
Staff awarded $60,000 for unjustified dismissal
Three former employees of Vault Bar & Eatery were unjustifiably dismissed, the ERA says.
Heatwave bypasses windy Wellington this week
The country's heatwave will not be making a stop in the capital this week.
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RSA triple killer claims he was discriminated against, court hears
Notorious killer says suggestion he smuggled contraband in prison is a 'cheap shot'.
Desert Rd homicide: Accessory to murder loses appeal
Sentence was appropriate and not manifestly excessive, rules judge.
Eruption 'unexpected' not 'unforeseeable' - 10 firms, three people charged
WorkSafe revealed details relating to its investigation into the tragedy.
Wild weather isn't over - storm brewing from the Tasman Sea
Cleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.
Pregnant woman's tragic final hours: Mum-to-be wanted to go home
A coroner has ruled the death as a drowning.
Pack your brolly, Santa: Warm but wet forecast for big man's Auckland parade
Santa's been marking the festive season by parading down Auckland's main drag since 1934.
'Worst downpour in years' possible for Auckland: Rain, wild winds to strike Nth Island
The rain is teeming down in Taranaki and thunder cells are firing up off the west coast.
Vehicle crashes into laundromat on busy roundabout
A staff member saw the car hit the laundry door and then the air bag inflating.
Wellington spared the worst of a wild week of weather ahead
Wellington is 'less in the firing line' for heavy rain and wind this week.
Here comes the rain: Flooding 'possible' later this week
Get the umbrellas out - rain is on the way.
Weather warning: Caution urged around capital's beaches
Wellington's gloomy weather continues as big swells collide with high tides.
'House was rocking like crazy': Quake wakes North Islanders
Thousands of people have reported feeling the 5.2 quake earlier today.
UCOL, Chambers of Commerce offering 200 free scholarships
The scholarships are only available to Chamber Members and their employees.
'My whānau have been wiped out': Four family members killed in two crashes
Two car crashes, one month apart.
Multiple crashes at SH1 roadworks site
There have been six crashes in the same area since roadworks began on November 3.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
'They are cowards': Relative slams late-night gang attack
'The way you're pushing us, we're going to have to join a gang to protect our family.'
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
Closure date confirmed: What next for Mars staff?
The hunt is continuing to find new jobs for the cat food producer's 140 staff.