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Sir Bob Jones is being remembered for his intellect, humour and as a complex character in tributes following his death. Audio

The Lower Hutt resident needed something to calm her nerves after the incident.

Slips have caused widespread road closures and evacuations across the region.

Warnings are covering huge parts of the country.

Selwyn Huts residents have been asked to evacuate as rivers rise and rain lashes already sodden ground.

Interislander and Bluebridge have cancelled Cook Strait sailings ahead of swells of up to 7 metres. Audio

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban - defying both expert advice and a High Court ruling. Audio

The only injury-forced switch comes on the bench.

A venomous sea snake found at a north Auckland beach appears to have been fatally bitten by a dog or bashed to death.

MetService's weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near Kaitaia, the Maungataniwha Range and Victoria Valley on Sunday morning.

A diver is recovering well after being bitten by a shark at Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park.

Joseph Snode died in a single-vehicle crash on the West Coast on 28 January 2024.

The incident was the latest in a series around the upper North Island on Thursday.

Three former NZ employees of electronics giant LG have pleaded guilty to obstructing a Commerce Commission investigation into anti-competitive supply and pricing of television.

"Threatening to cut funding is a form of censorship. It is totally and utterly wrong," Chris Hipkins says. Audio

Kyle Whorrall, 33, died in hospital after being assaulted on St Johns Road.

The Akaroa town has been told to immediately stop "non-essential activities".

Wayne Brown joined a council transport committee meeting from his car.

A conclave will soon choose the next pope. Here's what you need to know.

PM Christopher Luxon described the Pope as a "man of humility", as other world leaders also paid tribute following his death.

West Aucklander turned Rapa Nui resident Marc Shields, gives a run-down on the island also known as Easter Island. Video, Audio

The woman told the Beach Haven resident she was doing a storm damage check for the council.

Heavy rain has continued to pelt central New Zealand, as the holiday weekend comes to a close.

Another emergency alert was issued for severe thunderstorms in the Auckland region this evening.

Electricity was knocked out to hundreds of properties during ex-Cyclone Tam, followed by intense thunderstorms which hit the city overnight.