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Kaeo residents say floods are the worst in years
Residents in the Far North say the heavy rain, wild weather and flooding has been the worst for a long time.
'Some people's houses were shaking': Puhoi feels full force of storm
Rain and thunder rocked Auckland last night, flooding a small town up north.
Second Waiheke ferry service raises fare prices
There has been another ferry service price hike for Waiheke Island residents.
Digital domain diversion mystery deepens with possible link to Young Nat
The registered owner of a website muddling links to Auckland mayoral candidates appears to be a Young Nat.
University debating society 'does not condone egg-based violence'
Two mayoral candidates were hit with eggs during a heated debate at the University of Auckland last night.
Report shows Pasifika people not applying for euthanasia
A new report from the Ministry of Health has shown no Pasifika New Zealanders have applied for assisted dying.
Cooking oil cost making businesses feel the burn
The cost of cooking oil is skyrocketing and those who use it to make their living are feeling the burn.
Henderson shooting: Man charged with murder over woman's death
Police have charged a 34-year-old man with murder following the death of a woman in West Auckland.
Vulnerable veterans set to be offered greater mental health support
The Returned and Services Association is welcoming a plan to support veterans' wellbeing but says it has been a long time coming.
Testing confirms fentanyl suspicions
A criminologist says authorities must increase supply of a drug used to reverse the effects of opioids, after a dozen people were hospitalised by fentanyl overdoses over the weekend.
Free doctors' visits attempt to alleviate hospital strain
With a large surge of winter illness sweeping Auckland, GPs in South Auckland are offering free doctors' visits this weekend and next.