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Wild weather: 'District-wide' power outage as storm strikes
An active low-pressure system has caused chaos across NZ.
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New Year’s Eve forecast: Where to find the best weather around the country
Northern hotspots may see skies clear again late on New Year’s Eve.
Thunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hail
Predicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas.
Heavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islands
A heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.
One dead after early morning house fire in New Plymouth
Police have taken over inquiries as investigators examine the scene.
Will Goodwin: The clean energy race is on – can NZ keep up?
OPINION: NZ must lift renewable capacity by about 50% by 2030 to hit net zero.
Gates to be installed at popular Kai Iwi Lakes amid long-running tensions
Boaties will need an access code after completing an online cleaning form.
Teen murderer's life sentence to be quashed after colleague beaten, chained to car and dragged
Jacob Ramsay's killing was motivated by an alleged 'small' debt he owed the offenders.
Large vegetation fires 'fully contained'
Fire and Emergency NZ will continue work over the coming days at Lismore and Waiinu.
Inside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talent
The Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.
Rain helps but Lismore, Waiinu fires not yet contained
A total fire and fireworks ban is in place in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Ex-mayor bids to bowl Kāinga Ora flats for new seafront apartments
Former mayor Peter Tennent has bid to buy and demolish the 1940s Kāinga Ora flats.
Events blow: Why Rotorua is losing five Māori league tournaments
The city will keep hosting the biggest event, the tamariki tournament in September.
'A fitting choice': Why Zara Stanhope will lead Auckland Art Gallery
She becomes the fourth Australian-born director of the gallery in a row.
Homelessness in Auckland more than doubles to 940 people in year to September - survey
All 27 people one agency referred for emergency housing in a month were declined.
Waiinu Beach fire: Residents on standby to evacuate as crews battle blaze
Smoke and ash are forcing people to stay inside with windows and vents shut.
Shortland Street’s cliffhanger hall of fame: These are the wildest Christmas episodes ever
Honestly, what more can go wrong at NZ's favourite (fictional) hospital?
Gales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZ
It's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.
Sunny weekend sizzler before heavy rain and wind move in next week
Heavy rain is forecast for the South Island’s West Coast on Monday.
All Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awards
Ardie Savea has taken out New Zealand's biggest rugby prize for the third time.
Electron out to turn Ōtaki mile spark into Te Rapa Group 2 success
Electron already owns Group 3 placings in the Cuddle and Easter miles.
Dream fishing charter trip ends in nightmare after two injured crossing infamous Pātea bar
Maritime NZ says passengers were not properly briefed on the risky Pātea bar.
What it's like for a Kiwi rugby player to face the All Blacks haka
Blair Murray says facing the All Blacks haka in Cardiff felt 'like I was in a movie'.
From the boardroom to the breakdown: Mark Robinson's turbulent reign
Gregor Paul: Mark Robinson's time in charge of NZ Rugby could yet be judged a success.
The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.
Heat alerts in the north as heavy rain set to lash South Island
MetService has issued heat alerts for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Bay of Plenty.
Police evacuate Taranaki homes after 'item of concern' found
Police were called to the Hāwera address about 2.10pm today.
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare wins Deloitte Top 200 Best growth award
Fisher and Paykel’s $22b valuation makes it NZX’s largest listed company.
Deloitte Top 200: How values shaped Clarus’ inclusive culture
Building Belonging has more than halved Clarus’ gender pay gap.