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The leak may impact sponges, muscles, penguins and fish that eat particles in the water. Audio

Politicians have been officially welcomed back to the Treaty Grounds on Thursday. Here's how it unfolded in pictures.

Mount Mainstreet manager Jay Banner told Morning Report local businesses have taken a significant financial hit. Audio

各类营业场所在怀唐伊日可以正常营业，不过商家可能会选择收取额外费用。

Unlike Easter holidays, Christmas, or before 1pm on Anzac Day, trading restrictions don't apply.

A large flash that lit up the night sky over much of New Zealand was captured by a live feed camera and prompted speculation it could have been a meteor. Video

One of the teams that have worked at the tragic Mt Maunganui campground landslide are returning home.

It comes as a welcome relief after last week's heavy rain.

Te Hemara Rau-Hihi, one of the volunteers has been putting in long days dropping off gas bottles and food and helping clear up rubbish and debris in his community. Audio

The man was found by police on Avalon Drive with significant injuries police say are consistent with an assault.

The man was stranded for more than five hours with little to no line of communication to the outside world.

"Six families are grieving the unimaginable loss of their loved ones, and they deserve answers", Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said during a media conference.

Labour is calling it an "absolute disgrace" the government hasn't ruled out sitting on a committee with Vladimir Putin.

The Department of Conservation began charging for parking at Punakaiki, Franz Josef and Aoraki-Mount Cook in December, as part of a trial. Audio

Alex Pretti was pinned to the ground, pepper-sprayed, disarmed and then shot 10 times by federal agents during a protest in Minneapolis.

The Auckland teenager, originally from southern Italy, was described as a gifted dancer and a devoted friend.

The blaze, across multiple properties, triggered warnings for people in the area to stay inside and close windows and doors.

A four legged rescuer is being praised for her tireless work helping at the scene of the tragic Mt Maunganui landslide.

All recovery work has come to a stop after geotechnical experts spotted a crack in the hillside, bringing risks of further landslides.

Phil Goff has accused Foreign Minister Winston Peters of failing to stand up for New Zealand soldiers.

A visitor staying near the Mount Hot Pools has described confusion and fear as a landslide smashed into campervans and tents at Mauao.

Rays from the biggest solar storm of the last couple of decades hit the Earth overnight, causing aurora visible in both the north and south extremes of the globe.

A man died after being hit by a car on Puketona Rd, Haruru Falls on the weekend.

北岛北部地区已经出现强降雨，并造成了洪水和滑坡。天气预报人员表示，本周降雨仍将持续。

Forecasters say there is no reprieve from the rain this week. Video