Banks Peninsula is under an orange heavy rain warning, with a further 70 to 100 millimetres of rain predicted.

He once held the 100m world record for sprinting in jandals. Now Jordan Watson aka 'How To Dad' is taking on six of NZ's best athletes.

Some streets are flooded in Lower Hutt, multiple schools are closed and thousands are without power.

The psychiatrist, author and former TV presenter says in these "extremely trying times" we have never needed more resources.

No-one gave the victim first-aid or called emergency services after he was shot - and his head, legs and arms are still missing.

Dr Emily Yassaie told Checkpoint Aotearoa needs to reviews animal control laws and consider mandatory reporting of bites and dog related injuries

The New Zealand courts are set to be challenged on whether AI can legally be an inventor.

Fifteen months after being hospitalised for huffing nitrous oxide, a builder still can't work, and his mother says tougher regulation around nangs are needed.

People should have a pre-packed "grab and go" bag by their exit door, with supplies that can last about 72 hours in case of an emergency.

A defence force helicopter was called in to assess the situation and possibly rescue people.

Winds in Wellington have reached up to 190km/h in high parts and about 130km/h in the city.

More than 14,000 households in the city's east were under the boil water notice, which has now been lifted.

The deaths of four young riders over two years will be examined together, with the inquest expected to place the safety of the sport under scrutiny.

The man was aged in his late 20s and had lived at Lonsdale Total Care Centre in Foxton for about six months before his death in May 2022.

The pipe broke underneath Kamahi Street sending thousands of litres of water onto the road.

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The stormy weather lashing the region has caused rivers to burst their banks, inundating roads and cutting off communities.