New Zealand
'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closure
Authorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Auckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit north
MetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am.
'Abuse and harassment': Hundreds of local election races being won by default
Minister says he isn't concerned about the number of races with no competition.
Award-nominated team devastated as thefts put livelihoods at risk
Thieves took everything from custom gear and petrol from vehicles, to boots and bags.
Clash over female firefighter's suit sizing leads to support officer's 'unfair dismissal'
Crawford Morris lost his job, so he took his case to the ERA.
50 years in TV news: The cameraman behind some of NZ's biggest stories
Mike Fitzgerald covered the Gulf War, Cave Creek, Pike River, quakes, and terror attacks.
DoC eyes $1m from South Island paid parking trial
The Department of Conservation expects to earn about $1m from the seven‑month trial.
The making of Pike River: 'I had an innate trust in authority ... That's all a crock of s***'
Inside the making of the movie that demands accountability for the death of 29 men.
Teen charged with murder after Greymouth pensioner found dead
Police found 67-year-old Donald Baikie dead at a Chapel St home on Tuesday.
Wild weather ahead: Thunderstorms, gales and hail threaten North and South Islands
Auckland could receive 25mm of rain an hour and gusts up to 90km/h today.
End of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing history
The 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.
Homicide investigation launched after Greymouth death
Police found a 67-year-old dead when they responded to a call on Tuesday.
'Brazen and blatant': Man sold off a $34k cabin he'd hired for $8k
Joshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison.
'Explosive act of rage': Woman attacked with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes
Attacker Sarangi Lim told police she intended to kill the woman she bashed with a hammer.
Summer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in now
From sports and comedians to art and music festivals, bookmark these events across NZ.
Not kidding: Gavin the goat goes on hunting trips
Gavin the goat is New Zealand’s first to get a DoC pack goat permit.
What makes a good minister? Exiting MBIE head Carolyn Tremain is an expert
Carolyn Tremain is leaving MBIE after eight years of "calm" leadership.
On The Up: Return of the white herons as rare bird on NZ $2 coin thrives at predator-free site
Only 150-200 kōtuku remain in New Zealand, with one nesting site in Whataroa.
Storms threaten All Blacks match, wind warning for harbour bridge
MetService says Auckland could be hit with 75-85km/h gusts during the afternoon.
Spring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel south
By Sunday temperatures are expected to rise to 24C for eastern cities, well above average.
Stock Takes: Should KMD sell assets? Plus, four questions for Synlait
In other news, Miles Hurrell starts cashing in on his incentive plan.
'I was so naive': Kaikōura councillor recalls shock at being paid for role
She was first elected weeks before the 7.8-magnitude quake in November 2016.
Severe weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threat
Snowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.
Wānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault charges
Police allege more than $1m was taken through false cancer treatment claims.
River levels running high in parts of Auckland as heavy rain hits North Island
A heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty until tomorrow morning.
Pay-to-park at Aoraki/Mt Cook; new scheme to charge visitors $25 a day
DoC expects to raise about $1.5m from three pilot sites by mid-2026.
Heavy rain and storms set to batter northern North Island
Thunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.
'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regions
Northland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.
Southern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidays
Forecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.
Heavy rain and gale warnings hit central NZ regions
Winds hit 133km/h at Wellington's Mt Kaukau during overnight gales.