'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
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'Kan do it': Meet the Kiwi grandfather, almost blind and deaf, who built his own home
Brian Gubb is a practical go-getter who loves rock-climbing, his tractor - and nail gun.
Waikato celebrates Matariki with 100-plus events
Matariki Ki Waikato brings theatre, concerts and more to the region for Maori New Year
Watch: Up in flames - historic North Island pub destroyed in overnight fire
The tavern has been on the site for over 100 years.
Art auction to raise funds for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kākāpō
Mediums include photography, paintings, ceramics, sculpture and a contemporary tukutuku.
'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crash
The 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.
MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand
The tablets are triangular and came in a range of colours from red to pink/orange.
One dead in overnight crash, SH1 now reopened after closure
State Highway 1 had been closed but it was now open.
Te Ao Mārama a new way of serving justice, but how much difference will $47.4m make?
Chief Judge: "We're talking about a change of culture, and with it a change of practice."
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.
'Gut-wrenching': Emotions high in court as visually impaired driver jailed for motorcyclist death
The driver is short-sighted and admitted he was "used to making things out".
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
Marokopa mystery: 'Beside ourselves with worry' - mum's plea for missing kids
Police, children's mother appeal to public for information
Hamilton ready to get party started for HSBC NZ Sevens' return
Full men's and women's tournaments across two fields at FMG Stadium Waikato
Police conduct air search for missing Marokopa family
Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing since December 2021.
Serious crash closes State Highway 1 in Tokoroa, Waikato
Emergency services were called to the scene around 4.10pm.
Dilworth School sex abuse: 'Time affects memories,' cautions defence
Defence counsel asks jury whether they can recall what they were doing 40-50 years ago.
Children trapped in early learning centre by floodwaters in Thames-Coromandel
It's believed seven children are at the centre.
Live: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospital
Ten patients are in intensive care today.
Shane Reti: ED waiting times no longer being reported
Opinion: Emergency department wait times need to be reported publicly.
Police lift cordons in Frankton, Hamilton, after suspicious package 'made safe'
Police remain in the area making further inquiries into the package.
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
'Get it done': Tradie told to ignore defects, leaky homeowner wins $1m payout
Judge rules in favour of former editor left with substantial repair bill for leaky home.
Person dies after two-vehicle crash
The serious crash unit is investigating a fatal smash in Waikato.
Drug, alcohol factors in nearly 60 per cent of fatal crashes, study finds
Coroners have highlighted the dangers of impaired driving in their latest findings.
Cambridge tree death: 'Shattered' family pays tribute to amazing mum
She was one of the country's first bilingual teachers at Rakaumanga Kura Kaupapa Māori.
Storm tragedy: Woman crushed by tree in Cambridge named
Margaret Evelyn was sheltering near a picnic table when the oak crashed down.
Gas main rupture: Evacuated Tokoroa residents allowed to return to their homes
People are being advised to avoid the area.
Young trampers urge caution after 'easy' hike ends in helicopter rescue
"Even on easy expeditions, you can get yourself into trouble without much warning."
Shipping network could clear up clogged highways
Biggest shipping news 'this century' as millions funnelled into local network.
Bootleg smokes the competition at beer and cider awards
The smokey stout was the first the team brewed at their Matangi site.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
'It was devastating': Witnesses tell of tragedy as toppled tree crushes woman
It took time for emergency services to free the critically injured woman, who later died.
Wild weather: Tornado, gales - woman dies after being crushed by tree; harbour bridge lanes closed
Wild weather has hit the country.