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It comes as a welcome relief after last week's heavy rain.

Te Hemara Rau-Hihi, one of the volunteers has been putting in long days dropping off gas bottles and food and helping clear up rubbish and debris in his community. Audio

The man was found by police on Avalon Drive with significant injuries police say are consistent with an assault.

The man was stranded for more than five hours with little to no line of communication to the outside world.

"Six families are grieving the unimaginable loss of their loved ones, and they deserve answers", Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said during a media conference.

Labour is calling it an "absolute disgrace" the government hasn't ruled out sitting on a committee with Vladimir Putin.

The Department of Conservation began charging for parking at Punakaiki, Franz Josef and Aoraki-Mount Cook in December, as part of a trial. Audio

Alex Pretti was pinned to the ground, pepper-sprayed, disarmed and then shot 10 times by federal agents during a protest in Minneapolis.

The Auckland teenager, originally from southern Italy, was described as a gifted dancer and a devoted friend.

The blaze, across multiple properties, triggered warnings for people in the area to stay inside and close windows and doors.

A four legged rescuer is being praised for her tireless work helping at the scene of the tragic Mt Maunganui landslide.

All recovery work has come to a stop after geotechnical experts spotted a crack in the hillside, bringing risks of further landslides.

Phil Goff has accused Foreign Minister Winston Peters of failing to stand up for New Zealand soldiers.

A visitor staying near the Mount Hot Pools has described confusion and fear as a landslide smashed into campervans and tents at Mauao.

Rays from the biggest solar storm of the last couple of decades hit the Earth overnight, causing aurora visible in both the north and south extremes of the globe.

A man died after being hit by a car on Puketona Rd, Haruru Falls on the weekend.

北岛北部地区已经出现强降雨，并造成了洪水和滑坡。天气预报人员表示，本周降雨仍将持续。

Forecasters say there is no reprieve from the rain this week. Video

They departed this morning and will return to New Zealand on 2 February.

渔政部长表示人口结构的变化要求新西兰必须正视当下出现的问题。

A Mercury spokesperson said half of the wind farm was taken offline for hours while the affected turbine was removed from service.

"Devastation" and "tragedy" are how one resident has described scenes at the beachside settlement after damaging floods.

Whangaparāoa residents claim visitors have stripped local rock pools bare of sealife.

Multiple slips are blocking the road in the Waioeka Gorge, where some people remain trapped.

Wet weather, Wellington Anniversary weekend and chip seal works are expected to create a perfect storm for traffic.