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When the heavens opened last weekend, some channels of official information closed. Emergency management agencies and the news media both copped criticism for lagging behind events - and behind social…

Opinion - For Auckland mayor Wayne Brown, sorry seems to be the hardest word to say. Newsroom's Matthew Scott looks behind the scenes at a difficult week for the new mayor. Video

The new prime minister is taking a different approach to making tough calls to his predecessor. Audio

National Party leader Christopher Luxon is "keen" to support non-partisan solutions for improving New Zealand's emergency response management. Audio

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is promising "better" communication than Friday ahead of tonight's forecast bad weather.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced Jan Tinetti, Michael Wood, Ayesha Verrall, Willie Jackson and Kiri Allan are being shifted up the Labour rankings, with Nanaia Mahuta and Andrew Little…

The Ministry of Education has directed that all of the Auckland region's schools, early childhood centres and tertiary institutions stay closed until 7 February. Audio

Power Play - Aucklanders did not get the political leadership they deserve as they face the aftermath of Friday night's devastating floods, writes Jane Patterson.

Auckland residents have been told to stay informed and keep clear of floodwaters, with further heavy rains and thunderstorms forecast to continue into the city's anniversary holiday.

Wales coach Warren Gatland warned that a planned Netflix documentary on this year's Six Nations tournament may feature some strong language from the dressing room.

The PM has acknowledged the way Aucklanders have opened their homes to those in need, with the government focused on helping to get the city back up and running. Watch his media conference here.

A state of emergency was declared to deal with the unprecedented flooding in Auckland. But what is a state of emergency and what powers does it grant?

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has used his speech at Rātana Pā to attack the government over co-governance, saying Labour has allowed a "divisive and immature" debate.

New Zealand needs a government who "can get things done" but Christopher Luxon wouldn't go as far as to say he would beat the new prime minister in this year's election. Audio

The Labour Party has entered a new era with the election of Chris Hipkins as prime minister and Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, writes Jane Patterson.

The new leader of the Labour Party has asked New Zealanders to respect his family's privacy as he prepares to be sworn-in as New Zealand's 41st prime minister next week.

When Karin Burger was playing premier one netball in the Hutt Valley in 2014, Phoenix Karaka was making her Silver Ferns' debut.

Dave Rennie believes he had the "full support" of the Wallaby players before his shock sacking.

Three children missing with their father for a year may be feeling anxious about being isolated from other family members for so long, a clinical psychologist says.

It has been 100 days since the country's newly-elected mayors rolled up their sleeves and started working on their campaign promises.

Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been caught with classified records they shouldn't have in their possession.