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MetService says surface flooding and slips are possible.

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

Thousands of skiers, snowboarders and sightseers will head up Mount Ruapehu this long weekend.

The housing agency has identified 212 projects producing 3479 houses that will not proceed for "financial sustainability" reasons.

Police have made an arrest after a stand-off in Mt Roskill, but road closures continue to cause headaches.

The news - amid a stoush over the region's relationship with China - only emerged as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon prepares to meet Xi Jinping. Audio

More than 600 Kiwis died by suspected suicide last year, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. Audio

Peters said the provocative behaviour by both Israel and Iran is to be criticised. Audio

The company was excluded from an insurance settlement, after it was removed from the companies register in November 2022.

The 18-year-old's car has been impounded and he will face charges after allegedly reaching "eye-watering" speeds.

Matariki, Aotearoa's newest public holiday, is marked this Friday. Here's what you need to know about what's open and what's not.

A man was transported to hospital in critical condition on Sunday afternoon.

The move is designed to encourage more public private partnerships for infrastructure builds.

Police were notified of the incident about 200 metres off Pātea about 10.15am.

The author penned more than 30 adult and children's novels, and won many, many awards.

Up to 150 social housing homes are scheduled for completion by July 2027.

The music manager from Northern Ireland, who once worked with the Spice Girls and Sir Dave Dobbyn, has died at home in Auckland.

The national grid operator has applied to the Commerce Commission to rebuild the Redclyffe substation near Napier.

Winston Peters says the pair 'actively undermine peace and security', but the US has called the sanctions "extremely unhelpful". Audio

More than 3000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight, with most striking over Kaipara Harbour. Audio

An animal behaviourist answers some of the top must know curly questions. Audio

State Highway 8 between Twizel and Fairlie and State Highway 80 between Lake Pukaki and Aoraki/Mt Cook will again be closed to motorists.

Motorists are being reunited with their vehicles today, after a rescue mission in the Mackenzie Country last night.

The district council doesn't yet know how long it will take to fix the damage.

Fly-tippers illegally dumping rubbish could be in for a shock if new laws are passed allowing councils to crack down on them and use clues such as old car registration plates or names on letters or… Audio