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Heavy rain has pelted central New Zealand, with severe thunderstorms possibly on the way.

Another emergency alert was issued for severe thunderstorms in the Auckland region this evening.

Electricity was knocked out to hundreds of properties during ex-Cyclone Tam, followed by intense thunderstorms which hit the city overnight.

Astronomers have just uncovered fascinating signs we may not be alone in the universe. RNZ talks with an astrophysicist about what exactly the discovery tells us, and why it is unusual. Audio

The largest-ever museum collection evacuation happened just over 80 years ago. Audio

Community tensions will surround the release of convicted double-murderer Mark Lundy from prison, and Palmerston North does not want him back, the city's mayor says.

More than 24,000 households and businesses are without power in Northland.

As Cyclone Tam continues to pummel the upper North Island tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power.

At the peak, about 10,000 homes in the region were left without power. Audio

The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the upper North Island. Here's what you need to know.

Three people in total have now been arrested for the alleged murder of Michael Tokona.

Orange wind and rain warnings have been put in place for parts of the North Island.

The government is proposing the biggest changes to the system in 14 years.

MetService says from Tuesday, northeast winds and rain will begin to build over the upper North Island. Audio

The foreign minister took a swipe at the PM for calling world leaders to discuss the US tariffs without consulting him. Audio

Sports-related ACC claims traditionally peak in May, at the start of the winter season.

The programme includes five one-off scholarships worth up to $8000 each.

New Asian destinations, where the New Zealand dollar is strong, have increased in popularity.

Well-known New Zealand painter Robyn Kahukiwa has died.

The iconic Kiwi food products business has gone into receivership, with about 100 jobs on the line.

A ship run by Schmidt Institute was heading for Bellingshausen Sea when an iceberg broke clean, exposing 510 square kilometres of previously inaccessible ocean. Audio

The NZ Transport Agency had banned the racks, which often obscure bus headlights.

Waiata, heckling and cheers rang out as ACT's Treaty Principles Bill was voted out of Parliament, but some say it should never have got off the ranks.

Parliament has voted down the controversial bill, with only Act backing it.

It comes as TikTok will present independent research at New Zealand Parliament. Audio