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State of emergency in Tai Rāwhiti extended The declaration on 21 January came as heavy rain and severe flooding swept across the North Island, battering communities on the East Coast.

State of emergency in Tai Rāwhiti extended

Pedestrian seriously injured after car crash in Canterbury’s Springston A road remains closed after a person was seriously injured in a car crash in Canterbury's Springston.

Pedestrian seriously injured after car crash in Canterbury’s Springston

'Loud and proud' teens descend on Treaty Grounds as part of six-day hīkoi About 60 people, many carrying banners and flags, took part in this morning's leg of a six-day hīkoi through Kerikeri's town centre.

'Loud and proud' teens descend on Treaty Grounds as part of six-day hīkoi

Low honey harvest expected as North Island beekeepers grapple with storm effects Beekeepers blocked from getting to their hives mid-harvest due to roads closed by recent storms, are expecting a lighter and later honey harvest this year.

Low honey harvest expected as North Island beekeepers grapple with storm effects

Rugby League: Proposed kick-off rule change a no-go for NRL 2026 The commission has decided not to proceed with a proposed kick-off rule change but fans will notice other on-field rule changes this upcoming season.

Rugby League: Proposed kick-off rule change a no-go for NRL 2026

'Dying is hard to do': Cancer patient says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too high "I've got limited time, and fighting with someone that's holding my money and refusing to give it up is just one more stress I can't afford."

'Dying is hard to do': Cancer patient says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too high

Watch: Prime Minister speaks after meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.

Watch: Prime Minister speaks after meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum

Auckland FC in cruise control after five-star start in OFC Pro League The New Zealand-based club appears to be in a league of their own, winning five games on the trot and sitting eight points clear at the top of the table.

Auckland FC in cruise control after five-star start in OFC Pro League

Watch live: Prime Minister speaks after meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.

Watch live: Prime Minister speaks after meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum

Wanted man shot by police after allegedly pointing shotgun at officers A person is in hospital and a hotel cordoned off as police go door to door.

Wanted man shot by police after allegedly pointing shotgun at officers

Ardie Savea scapegoating 'totally unfair': All Blacks speak out on Razor-gate Senior All Blacks say Ardie Savea has been unfairly scapegoated in the wake of Scott Robertson's sacking as coach.

Ardie Savea scapegoating 'totally unfair': All Blacks speak out on Razor-gate

Wellington's Moa Point Wastewater Plant floods, shuts down, fix could take months Sewage is pouring in the sea after the Moa Point plant flooded and shut down, spewing sewage into the sea.

Wellington's Moa Point Wastewater Plant floods, shuts down, fix could take months

Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing freshly hatched native chicks DOC's Dean Nelson says staff were horrified to see graphic photos of the chicks being eaten alive, as it was unusual for ducks to prey on other birds.

Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing freshly hatched native chicks

Gold rush spurs buyers to hunt for precious metal on Trade Me However, there's a warning that jewellery may not be the best way to get an investment slice of the precious metals action.

Gold rush spurs buyers to hunt for precious metal on Trade Me

Dane Coles confirmed as missing piece in All Black coach appointment panel NZR has confirmed that Dane Coles is the recently retired player on its appointments panel.

Dane Coles confirmed as missing piece in All Black coach appointment panel

New Plymouth cycleway: 'Mallowpuff' lane dividers to replace controversial 'Tim Tams' Some of New Plymouth's concrete cycleway separators are set to be replaced.

New Plymouth cycleway: 'Mallowpuff' lane dividers to replace controversial 'Tim Tams'

Football Ferns bring in new faces for World Cup qualifiers Two A-League stars have been called up to the Football Ferns for World Cup qualifiers.

Football Ferns bring in new faces for World Cup qualifiers

PNG's Raymond Diho living his dream playing for Vanuatu United FC in OFC Pro-League At just 19 years old, Papua New Guinea international Raymond Diho is living his dream after signing his first pro football contract with Vanuatu United FC.

PNG's Raymond Diho living his dream playing for Vanuatu United FC in OFC Pro-League

Pacific news in brief for 4 February A round-up of news from around the region, including a major roading programme in Papua New Guinea operating in breach of legislation.

Pacific news in brief for 4 February

Person critical, hotel cordoned off after gunfire in Hamilton A person is in hopsital as police close off streets and go door to door.

Person critical, hotel cordoned off after gunfire in Hamilton

Three men linked to Head Hunters gang sentenced to life in prison for murder The men were found guilty of murdering West Auckland teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair nearly three years ago.

Three men linked to Head Hunters gang sentenced to life in prison for murder

Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island More than 1500 people reported feeling the moderate tremor.

Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island

Reports of fallen rocks closes main road between Christchurch and Sumner Council crews are assessing the situation, a spokesperson says.

Reports of fallen rocks closes main road between Christchurch and Sumner

'In crisis every day': Help needed for community affected by foul-smelling sewage plant Bromley community leader Jackie Simons has made an emotional plea to the council for more help to be provided to those affected by the foul stench pouring from Bromley Wastewater Plant.

'In crisis every day': Help needed for community affected by foul-smelling sewage plant

Avoiding seed oils is an online trend, but are they as bad as some would have you believe? US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr says seed oils harm our health. But are they really dietary villains?

Avoiding seed oils is an online trend, but are they as bad as some would have you believe?

Cook Islands dengue outbreak: Travellers urged to 'please take extra precaution' New Zealanders returning from tropical getaways in the Cook Islands are arriving home carrying the dengue virus, prompting local authorities to warn travellers to remain extra vigilant.

Cook Islands dengue outbreak: Travellers urged to 'please take extra precaution'

St Kevin's College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullying Three boys have been suspended from an Oamaru high school while police investigate the alleged incident at a hostel.

St Kevin's College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullying

Wellington company secures funding for clean fusion power facility OpenStar Technologies has secured a $35 million commitment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to further their research towards creating a clean fusion power source capable of being scaled up to commercial output.

Wellington company secures funding for clean fusion power facility

Hotel closed off, police cordons in place after gunfire in Hamilton Police are parked along a street as officers go door-to-door.

Hotel closed off, police cordons in place after gunfire in Hamilton

How flushable sensors could be used to help clean up Auckland's beaches Auckland University has been piloting flushable sensors designed to detect underground sewer faults.

How flushable sensors could be used to help clean up Auckland's beaches