Severe thunderstorm watches remain in place for several regions, with forecasters warning more heavy rain and storms are expected through today.
New Zealand
Sat, Nov 7
Emergency services were called to the scene of the single-vehicle crash in Westmere at around 10.20pm.
Thu, Nov 5
Police are appealing for information after "not easy to conceal" copper wiring was stolen in Marton last Saturday.
Crime and Justice
Sat, Oct 31
A teenage girl who witnessed a fatal attack outside a party says a teen accused of murdering a schoolboy snatched her phone from her to record a bloody video.
Since the shut down of 3G mobile networks earlier this year, around 50% of farms had mobile coverage on less than half of their property.
Tue, Oct 27
Geonet said the quake struck 30km south of Whanganui at 3.33pm at a depth of 10km.
Mon, Oct 26
Fire and Emergency NZ was first called to the fire in the Waiouru Military Area at 10.16am on Monday.
The tenancy tribunal has found a woman spent years living at a Marton property "in no condition to be rented out" while the landlord "deliberately did nothing" to fix numerous issues.
Thu, Oct 22
Constable David Cramp provided life-saving first aid to three victims of the violent incident.
Thu, Oct 15
"We are thrilled to let you know that our student was located by the search and rescue helicopter and is now with his parents," Taradale High School said.
Environment
Wed, Oct 14
The two cameras, which measure how long it takes motorists to drive between them, were set up between Sanson and Foxton.
"Our thoughts are with his whānau and friends at this difficult time," police said.
Mon, Oct 12
If elected, Labour's policy would require schools to limit the number of compulsory branded uniform items that families needed to purchase.
Politics
Police said it was called to Tangimoana Beach Rd at about 2.30pm after reports of two people swept out to sea while swimming.
Fri, Oct 9
The teacher anonymously left gifts for a student, touched another girl's thigh multiple times, and used a school-issued laptop to access sexualised and adult material
The review will cost $90,000 and is expected to be completed in December.
Tue, Oct 6
Along with damaging the aerial cables, the culprits stole a time-lapse camera and downpipes, and damaged guttering and roof tiles.
Sat, Oct 3
Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Mt Biggs Rd in Halcombe at around 12.21pm.
Fri, Oct 2
The officer was laying road spikes near Palmerston North early on August 22 when he was struck by a vehicle and thrown several metres.
MetService said wintry conditions will be brief but intense, with the worst weather expected to hit on Sunday.
Fri, Sep 25
MetService says tonight's temperatures as "quite cold for this time of year" as southern air sweeps the country just hours after the spring equinox.
Wed, Sep 23
About 20 households are again getting sand and sediment through their taps, with one resident saying he can see it settling at the bottom of his glass.
Almost 5000 patients depend on the clinic, but over the past two years, 81 staff have resigned.
Health
Tue, Sep 22
"Council meetings will not feel the same without him," said Tararua Mayor Scott Gilmore.
Mon, Sep 21
Geonet said the quake struck at 10.44am at a depth of 82km around 70km south-west of Waverley.
Tue, Sep 15
