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Landslide, house collapse and damaged roads

NZ Police continue to support lead agencies across the North Island during severe weather conditions. Police have assisted with traffic management and road closures... Read More

Auckland Lotto player wins $1 million

One lucky Lotto player from Auckland will be toasting a special win after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Live updates: Heavy rain hits BOP & Coromandel

Heavy rain has hit Bay of Plenty and Coromandel overnight and there's more rain on the way for Auckland, but people are beginning to take stock of the damage. There... Read More

Te Puna’s library building demolished

With the Te Puna Library building being demolished to a pile of rubble this month, next month the community is being invited to meet to decide the fate of its... Read More

SH29 and SH30 closed due to multiple slips

State Highway 29 is closed this morning due to multiple slips. A Tauranga City Council spokesperson says SH29 between SH28 and Ruahihi Rd is closed. "Avoid... Read More

Flooding updates: State of emergency in Waitomo

A state of emergency has been declared for the Waitomo District with reports of flooding, slips and inundation. Waitomo district mayor John Roberston says the... Read More

Houses taken out after Maungatapu landslide

UPDATE 6.09AM: Tauranga City Council building inspectors are expected to evaluate the damage of a landslide in Maungatapu later this morning. SunLive received... Read More

Groms battle the elements at Mount Maunganui

A bit of weather didn't dampened the enthusiasm of New Zealand's best junior surfers at Mount Maunganui this weekend with a full day of action across all boys'... Read More

Puffer fish wash up on Mount beach

Mount Maunganui beach goers are being warned to steer clear of a number of puffer fish washed up at popular spots along the shorelines. The fish which have been... Read More

Highway open after bank falls down

State Highway 29 is reported to now be open. The road was closed earlier today when a bank fall down blocking both lanes of the highway between Omanawa and Poripori... Read More

LIVE: PM speaks after assessing flood damage

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is speaking to media after assessing flood damage and talking to locals around West Auckland this afternoon. Hipkins will be joined... Read More

Waipuna Hospice evacuated as a precaution

Waipuna Hospice near Te Puna has been evacuated today amid flooding in the area. Heavy rain has lashed the region and a number of roads are closed due to flooding... Read More