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Waitotara Valley cut off as heavy rain breaches riverbanks
Ngamatapōuri is cut off, accessible only to four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Latest from Taranaki
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Living in sheds, cars': Northland families struggle for basic needs
Beds are the biggest seller due to a shortage of quality beds in the region.
Watch: Jet boat joyrides through swollen stream as severe weather batters parts of NZ
Civil Defence's flood safety advice warns people against playing in water.
Farmers face new court setback in $365m bypass dispute
The Transport Agency wants to acquire 11ha of the Pascoes' cattle farm compulsorily.
Flooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recorded
All heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible.
Thunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa
A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.
New Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issues
The team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.
Watch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest's finals around the motu
The latest highlights of talented up-and-coming musicians competing around the country.
Editorial: Referee abuse is a threat to all of sport
OPINION: Officials are crucial, often overlooked and vital for community sports.
'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plant
Genesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.
Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.
Taranaki teen handed 36-game ban after shoulder-charging referee
The unnamed player lined up the referee and ran into him, knocking the ref to the ground.
Severe weather eases after person dies in flood clean-up, recovery phase begins
A person died in Wai-iti, south of Nelson, after being hit by a tree yesterday.
Snow dump hits alpine passes, tornado smashes century-old villa
MetService warns severe weather will continue, with more thunderstorms on the horizon.
'Horrific noise': Woman sleeping next to grandchild as tornado smashes into home
The grandmother heard roof iron 'peeling back' as the tornado hit with 'boom and a bang'.
Eleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumps
Icy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.
Watch: The latest highlights from this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
More exciting performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.
Robyn Malcolm, Toni Street, Kiri Nathan and Cassie Roma share defining moments
They were keynote speakers at this year's Business Women’s Network Speaker Series.
Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park
An eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.
'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debt
Two Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.
Man who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'
Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.
'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration
Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.
Power and versatility: All Blacks selection shake-up
Scott Robertson's second year sparks a notable selection shake-up for the All Blacks.
Gregor Paul: The questions raised by Razor's All Blacks cuts
Scott Robertson's 33-man squad raises questions about selection strategy.
Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.
Robertson names five new All Blacks for first squad of 2025
The All Blacks host France next month to begin their season.
'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
'Cheeky grin': Family, school mourn 6yo victim of Pātea boat tragedy
The boy’s family and friends came together this week to farewell him at his home.
Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards
Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.
Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business
Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.