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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:55:57 +1300Weather live: Several people missing as slip hits Mt Maunganui holiday park
Meanwhile Minister Mark Mitchell confirmed two bodies had been recovered from a second slip in Welcome Bay.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:57:18 +1300
Teenagers allegedly indecently assaulted at public pool in Auckland, police investigating
A parent of one of the boys said a lifeguard at Pt Erin Pools in Herne Bay failed to intervene.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:49:23 +1300
Witness describes 'real disaster' as Mauao landslide strikes Mount Maunganui campground
A visitor staying near the Mount Hot Pools has described confusion and fear as a landslide smashed into campervans and tents at Mauao.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:01:29 +1300
Former colleagues mourn loss of Auckland lawyer who died at Coromandel beach
Former colleagues are mourning the loss of a "bright" Auckland lawyer who died while swimming at a Coromandel beach.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:54:22 +1300
Woolworths warned it might be breaking the law
The Commerce Commission has warned Woolworths for what it believes is a likely breach of the Grocery Industry Competition Act.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:48:45 +1300
Mauao campground landslide: Children missing after slip in Mount Maunganui
RNZ understands children are among those missing after a landslide came down on several structures at campground at the base of Mauao, Mount Maunganui.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:44:35 +1300
Two bodies recovered from slip at house in Papamoa
Two people had managed to escape from the slip at Welcome Bay, but two more were unable to.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:43:05 +1300
Watch: Weather leaves trail of destruction with flooding and slips across the North Island
Footage shows the level of devastation for multiple areas of the North Island after days of heavy ran.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:17:31 +1300
'Warzone': East Coast flooding damage comes to light
Te Araroa on the East Coast remains cut off by road, while over 300 in the region are without power.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:34:44 +1300
Two people missing after major slip blocks road in Tauranga
Cars are being turned away on Welcome Bay Road in Tauranga where two people are still unaccounted for after a major slip.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:09:22 +1300
Ōakura cut off in both directions, could take weeks to fix slip damage - mayor
Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper says it could take weeks to fix a massive slip blocking the road to Ōakura.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:15:59 +1300
Another IT outage impacts southern hospitals, staff left in the dark
A staff member told RNZ they were frustrated as they had been left in the dark about what happened.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:11:14 +1300
Pharmac opens consultation over funding of cystic fibrosis drugs Trikafta and Alyftrek
Trikafta and Alyftrek could become available for all children, regardless of age.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:31:40 +1300
Floods, power cuts, land slips: What is happening in your region
People are missing after two landslides in Bay of Plenty, thousands are still without power but there are now no MetService rain warnings in place for the North Island.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:21:18 +1300
Glider crashes in north Otago
One person is seriously injured.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:35:10 +1300
Search suspended for driver swept away into Mahurangi River, north of Auckland
The ex-fisherman's wife believes he will survive with his strength, wisdom and familiarity with the water.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:01:50 +1300
Reports of sub-standard hygiene at some beauty salons sparks council review
Marlborough District Council is considering whether to implement a bylaw for the appearance industry, after reports of sub-standard hygiene at some beauty salons.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:53:21 +1300
Ōakura Bay could be cut off for days after major Northland slips
Residents of Northland's Ōakura Bay say they could be cut off for days after major slips obliterated the road to Whangārei.