Residents told to be ready to evacuate as rain bears down
People in Tauranga feeling unsafe when heavy rain bears down on the city are being urged to evacuate.
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Luxon dodges questions on latest poll
Luxon dodges questions on latest poll
The prime minister refused to engage with questions over the latest poll result at the post-Cabinet media conference.
One person arrested after 'serious assault'
One person arrested after 'serious assault'
One person has been arrested following what police are describing as a "serious assault" in Hamilton.
'Tipping point': More Kiwis switching to electric cars, solar
'Tipping point': More Kiwis switching to electric cars, solar
New Zealand has reached a "tipping point", with more people switching to electric cars and solar as Meridian Energy's weekly app registrations increase by 214 percent, it says.
Family of missing Chch woman 'desperately worried'
Family of missing Christchurch woman 'desperately worried' for her safety
The family of a Christchurch woman who has been missing for nearly eight months are "desperately worried for her safety", police say.
Cyclone bearing down as North Island braces for more rain
Cyclone bearing down as North Island braces for more rain
Heavy rain arrived in Northland on Tuesday as a subtropical low approaches the upper North Island and makes its way south.
Willis bemoans 'sad reality' NZ at mercy of US administration's 'feelings'
Willis bemoans 'sad reality' NZ at mercy of US administration's 'feelings'
The finance minister says she has "never felt so dependent on the actions and feelings of one administration and its leaders", as concerns grow about the fuel shock triggered by the US-Israel war...
Schools prepare for big diesel heating bills
Schools prepare for big diesel heating bills
Schools that use diesel for heating are locking up their fuel tanks and preparing for big bills when they return from the April holidays.
Two employees hospitalised after aggravated robberies in Christchurch
Two employees hospitalised after aggravated robberies in Christchurch
Police are making inquiries after two aggravated robberies in Christchurch on Monday evening.
Slight lift for National, surge for NZ First in latest poll
Slight lift for National, surge for NZ First in latest poll
The latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll shows National slightly up, but still below 30%, and Labour slightly down, while NZ First has seen a surge in support.
Survey shows significant decline in butterfly numbers
Survey shows significant decline in butterfly numbers
A survey has found that New Zealand's butterflies are in decline, with a drop of around 50 percent across most species.
Fuel stocks 'remain within expectations'
Fuel stocks 'remain within expectations'
Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks.
Drenching on way for upper North Island, cyclones being tracked
Drenching on way for upper North Island, cyclones being tracked
MetService says a tropical cyclone could potentially head towards New Zealand within the next week.
Social worker, teen student shared sexual fantasies over message
Social worker, teen student shared sexual fantasies over message
A social worker with decades of experience shared sexual fantasies and intimate photos with a teen student at a school where she worked.
Peters to meet Rubio in DC
Peters to meet Rubio in DC
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to the United States, where he is set to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, among others, in Washington DC.
Ambulances operating as normal in wake of fuel crisis, for now
Ambulances operating as normal in wake of fuel crisis, for now
Hato Hone St John says it is still able to operate as usual, despite some ambulance crews reporting occasional problems getting diesel.
Easter road toll rises after pair of fatal crashes
Easter road toll rises after pair of fatal crashes
The Easter holiday road toll has risen to three, after the death of a motorcyclist in Northland.
Mother-son landlord duo under investigation by MBIE
Mother-son landlord duo under investigation by MBIE
A mother-and-son landlord pair with a history of tenant complaints and conduct described as "nefarious" are under investigation.
Stars join forces to buy Auckland film and TV studio
Stars join forces to buy Auckland film and TV studio
Actors Cliff Curtis and Jason Momoa, along with director Taika Waititi, have acquired Auckland-based film studio Studio West in a bid to bring more jobs and Polynesian-led storytelling to the country.
One killed in crash near Motueka
One killed in crash near Motueka
One person has died following a crash near Motueka yesterday.