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750 buildings condemned after January floods, Cyclone Gabrielle
Hundreds of buildings have been red-stickered and thousands yellow or white-stickered.
How Coromandel locals pulled together after Cyclone Gabrielle
How two cut-off towns pulled together to help one another in the cyclone aftermath.
BOP state of emergency: Civil Defence on alert as high tide approaches
The cyclone has been wreaking havoc across the top of the North Island on Monday.
Campground snapped up in property expansion drive
"This boom was happening before the pandemic."
Live: House demolished after man killed by slip, 250 homes red-stickered; flood scam warning
Auckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.
'We were lucky to pick them up': Coastguard rescues kayakers 3km off coast
Coastguard volunteers were 'very lucky' to find the two kayakers in darkness, high winds.
Motorists urged to 'drive with caution' after bad weather causes slips overnight
There are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Case continues for man accused of selling bleach as Covid and cancer 'cure'
He claimed the solution 'cured' cancer, Covid-19 and HIV.
Missing kayaker believed to be body found on Auckland beach
The formal identification of a body found in Beachlands on Sunday is ongoing.
Judd gets first taste of Ranfurly Shield
Twelve years into his rugby career, Judd gets his first Ranfurly Shield challenge and win.
Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer
Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.
Person killed in house fire in Thames
A person has died in a house fire in Thames overnight.
Two failed ram raid attempts: Man arrested after struggling to exit vehicle
Police officers were patrolling Pollen St early this morning.
Schools evacuated, locked down: Ministry confirms six threats made
Some schools in Waikato, Thames, and Gisborne were affected.
Man to fight murder charge after alleged incident at Coromandel
Joey Richards will go on trial for murder in May next year.
Sobs of relief as guilty verdict returned in Kopu murder trial
A jury has found Adrian Phillips guilty of murdering father-of-one Bayden Williams.
Murder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friend
Adrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.
'I wanted him to tell me it wasn't real': Former girlfriend's reaction to shooting
Macy Randall begged her then-boyfriend to tell her he hadn't shot Bayden Williams,
Large pool of blood on Kopu roadside first indicator of shooting
A large pool of blood drew the attention of the officers who were first to the scene.
Murder accused felt like there'd been 'no justice' after earlier fight
Adrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.
Kopu murder trial: 'Hey Dad, how's your day' - Father's last words with son
The original jury was discharged and a new one empanelled yesterday.
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
Editorial: Manukau port - dream or vision?
EDITORIAL: Why is the Govt taking another look at a new port in the southwest of Auckland?
Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step down
The Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.
'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."
Watch: 'Ugly low life' allegedly caught stealing money meant for chronically ill kids
He allegedly claimed he was hungry, poor. Then he took off with funds meant for sick kids.
Guardians of the land and sea: Te Puru students relishing kaitiaki role
Attendance up on days the education programme is run as students live and learn on beach.
Ram raid victim: 'There needs to be tougher repercussions - they are not heroes'
Victims of multiple ram raids want smash and grab offenders to face tougher penalties.
'She couldn't walk, she couldn't talk'; Man jailed for raping 'semi-comatose' woman
The judge assessed the victim as being 'semi-comatose' when she was put to bed.
Police seek help from social media companies after spate of ram raids
Police say in recent months there has been an increase in these types of crimes.
Large part of the Coromandel without power
Parts of the Coromandel will be without power until 1pm.
'Fantastic result': Father and son survive hours in the water after boat capsizes
They were found at Ponui Island at 12.23am, more than six hours after their boat sank.
Novavax vaccine approved: How it differs from Pfizer
When might you be able to access a shot of Novavax?