Evacuations after slip in Muriwai
Homes in Auckland's Muriwai have been temporarily evacuated, after a slip undermined part of Motutara Rd.
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Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau
Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau
Porirua's mayor says an "attack" on Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau by mayoral hopeful Ray Chung is disgraceful and not the type of behaviour expected of a councillor.
Tributes flow for postie struck by vehicle
Tributes flow for postie struck by vehicle
Tributes continue to flow for rural Canterbury postie and well-known bowler Dave Bullock, who was tragically killed last week.
Conditions ease after wild weather lashes Tasman
Conditions ease after wild weather lashes Tasman
Conditions are easing at the top of the South Island after strong winds and heavy rain downed trees, lifted roofs and flooded roads.
Canterbury restaurant severely damaged by fire
Canterbury restaurant severely damaged by fire
A restaurant in the small Canterbury town of Fairlie was severely damaged by fire this morning
Police apology for wrong name of crash victim
Police apology for wrong name of crash victim
Police have today confirmed the name of a person who died in a car crash in Marlborough last month after misidentifying the victim yesterday.
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Half say risk data insufficient — insurer
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Half say risk data insufficient — insurer
Nearly half of New Zealanders report they do not have enough information about the climate-related risks to their properties, a major insurance provider says.
Evacuations as heavy rain pelts Tasman
Evacuations as heavy rain pelts Tasman
The Nelson Tasman region remains under a state of emergency, with evacuations, widespread flooding, slips, power cuts to 13,000 homes and businesses, and pleas to conserve water.
Canterbury highway closed amid high winds
Canterbury highway closed amid high winds
Part of a Canterbury highway is closed due to fallen trees as strong winds buffet parts of the region.
Murder-accused asked about money at funeral: victim's brother
Murder-accused asked about money at funeral: victim's brother
The jury in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has heard she questioned her uncle at the funeral about whether any money was hidden in the kitchen.
Young Kiwi exodus 'quite different to anything we've seen before'
Young Kiwi exodus 'quite different to anything we've seen before'
The country is losing new graduates and existing workers as statistics show the highest migration rate to Australia since 2012, a Massey University professor says.
Not all prepared for another pandemic, inquiry told
Not all prepared for another pandemic, inquiry told
The fifth and final day of evidence in Auckland included testimonies from mandated industries, nursing and midwifery sectors and researchers.
Oranga Tamariki's near $2m bill for 'bloated' comms team
Oranga Tamariki's near $2m bill for 'bloated' comms team
Documents show Oranga Tamariki pays nearly $2m to 14 communications staff - after cutting five staff and $500k in the past year - while other workers are banned from speaking to media without authorisation.
Medical staff to strike, citing safety concerns
Medical staff to strike, citing safety concerns
Thousands of Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, health care assistants and kaimahi hauora have voted to strike for 24 hours over staffing concerns.
Driver critical after crashing into house, assaulted by neighbours
Driver critical after crashing into house, assaulted by neighbours
A driver was left with life-threatening injuries after crashing into a house and allegedly being assaulted by nearby residents, police say.
Underemployment rising as full-time opportunities decrease
Underemployment rising as full-time opportunities decrease
A growing number of people are giving up their dream career, and settling for any job, or jobs, that will put food on the table.
Big sleepout glimpse into 'awful' homeless experience
Big sleepout glimpse into 'awful' homeless experience
The Lifewise Big Sleepout made a return last night after a five-year hiatus, to highlight homelessness.
Polytech bail-outs lie ahead, Te Pūkenga warns
Polytech bail-outs lie ahead, Te Pūkenga warns
Te Pūkenga's managers have warned MPs the government will have to bail out struggling polytechnics despite its reforms.
Lorde confirms South Island concert
Lorde confirms South Island concert
Lorde hinted the bill for her world tour would be added to, and finally the Kiwi singer has shared 2026 dates for her New Zealand set.
Oriini Kaipara to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
Oriini Kaipara to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara has been chosen to contest the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Te Pāti Māori.