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Nelson Tasman residents urged to prepare for wild weather
Heavy rain is forecast to hit large parts of the country, including the already drenched Taranaki and Tasman regions.
Watercare admits fault over Auckland woman's $800 bill from faulty meter
The water provider has apologised via RNZ's Checkpoint, while also revealing the number of known faulty meters has risen from 13,000 to 16,000. Audio
'Best of bad options': Southern councils suffer setback in water services plan
The four-council proposal was reduced to three, with the withdrawal of Waitaki District Council.
More heavy rainfall for Tasman as northerly moves across country
MetService says there's been more rain for the flood-damaged Nelson Tasman district overnight, with more to come. Audio
Weather improving as communities begin flood recovery
A state of emergency remains in place for the flood-damaged Nelson-Tasman region after much of the country was battered by a barrage of downpours.
'Like being invited to Augusta': Kiwi disc golf exponents take on Finnish fairways
Michele Simpson and Francis Orange will take up a rare opportunity at the PDGA World Championships in Finland. Audio
Pub holds fundraiser for flood-affected residents
A number of state highways are closed or reduced to one lane as residens are warned to stay away from contaminated floodwater. Audio
Awakino Gorge and SH4 closed due to slips, flooding
Taranaki experienced widespread flooding and a state of emergency has been extended by a week in Nelson Tasman. Audio
Possible slip severs cable, disrupts mobile, internet for 1150 homes
Technicians found a severed cable at Uruwhenua Bridge on State Highway 60.
Cop caught going 150km/h with lights off says it was a 'test'
The officer was caught speeding by another officer on their police radar.
Iconic Jaffas to be discontinued for good
Jaffas' parent company RJ's Confectionery says it's sad to say goodbye.
Hawke's Bay business burgled six times in two months
The mobile coffee car and bike repair service owner says he has recovered one of 11 bikes stolen. Audio
Healthy Homes, KiwiSaver, Jobseeker and more - What's changing on 1 July?
Explainer - From Tuesday, new rules are affecting everything from Healthy Homes to ACC to Jobseeker and KiwiSaver. Here's a roundup. Audio
Looming wild weather likely 'another significant event' for storm-battered regions
Thunderstorms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the storm-battered Nelson and Tasman regions. Audio
Faster speed limit for popular Auckland motorway
A motorway used by over 20,000 vehicles a day will have a new speed limit of 110kph from Tuesday.
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions - Civil Defence
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.
'We want her home': Teen missing from Auckland's LynnMall
Police are appealing for any information about the whereabouts of a 17-year-old girl who has been missing for three days.
'Kiwi ingenuity': Scientists praise new CO2 lab in a van
The van will access varying climates across NZ to help find the best way to reduce emissions.
Faulty meter left woman having to beg to pay hefty Watercare bill in instalments
Faults with 13,000 of Watercare's smart meters has led to customers being left to pay catch-up bills. Audio
Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch
Department of Conservation staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene and will remain with the body overnight.
Downpours and gales expected for much of South
MetService says surface flooding and slips are possible.
What does the Israel-Iran conflict mean for NZ?
Explainer - As the US joins the conflict between Israel and Iran, how will New Zealand be affected? Here's what you need to know so far as the situation continues to unfold. Audio
Ski season opens with Whakapapa, Tūroa under new management
Thousands of skiers, snowboarders and sightseers will head up Mount Ruapehu this long weekend.
