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Severe thunderstorm warning for Auckland region with threat of torrential downpours
MetService has warned that torrential rain is expected to accompany the thunderstorms.
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Why National targeted Chloe, plus brickbats and bouquets
It wasn't hard for the Greens to cosplay Mother Christmas.
Auckland Harbourmaster inspecting Manukau Harbour for oil spill after massive fire
The black smoke seen pouring out of a Vector substation at Penrose was likely caused by coolant oil used to cool the electrical equipment.
Missing prized violin found after search warrant executed
Two people are due in court after a violin worth more than $37,000 has been found hidden in a linen cupboard at an Auckland home.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Kaipara, Auckland after rain passes over Far North
A band of heavy rain passing over the top of the Far North has so far caused no significant flooding.
First Tongan-American elected to a state senate calls for new leadership in US politics
Doug Fiefia has become the first Tongan-American to be elected to a US state senate.
This was the election that finally took on the broken markets ripping off Kiwis – Bryce Edwards
OPINION: The 2026 campaign had something more consequential than overhang and gang snaps.
Election 2026 live updates: Labour ahead of National in new poll, but Opportunity could call the shots
The latest figures show 1,666,908 advance votes had been cast by the end of yesterday.
Herald afternoon quiz: November 6
Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Election 2026: Opportunity Party candidate Jodie Kuntzsch lobbied for bottom trawlers
Jodie Kuntzch would not comment on rumours that she used to be a member of NZ First.
TV producer Alexander Breingan accused of serious fraud, loses appeal to remain overseas
Alexander Breingan faces 33 charges and has pleaded not guilty.
Penrose substation fire: One injured Vector worker remains in hospital
Thousands were left without power and three were hospitalised after yesterday's blaze.
Election 2026: Opportunity defends rule giving party board, including largest donor, veto on Govt deal
The party's constitution gives the board an effective veto over coalition talks.
'Be proud of what you're bringing': Council supplier network opens doors for Pasifika businesses
An Auckland Council supplier network is opening doors for Pasifika businesses
Moa Point: Inside the sewage plant that catastrophically flooded
For the first time, RNZ has been able to see inside the troubled plant, and the race to fix it as summer looms.
Dogs banned from Coromandel’s most popular beaches for summer
Some restrictions run from Labour Weekend to March 1.
Are you in the top 10 percent of income earners?
Latest Inland Revenue data recorded 980 people as earning at least $1 million a year.
Multiple Wellington schools locked down after potential sighting of 'person of interest'
Three schools announced lockdowns this morning.
TV producer Alexander Breingan accused of serious fraud, loses appeal to remain overseas
Alexander Breingan is accused of taking more than $4.3 million in government-funded rebates and a further $10.2m in loans.
Fiji MP says 'either way' constitution vote will see her lose her job
A Fijian Cabinet Minister says no matter how she votes on the government's constitutional amendments, she'll almost certainly lose her job.
