Delays on Desert Rd after two-car collision

Auckland-Coromandel ferry service reinstated from October

Beginning on October 24, the two-hour trip across the Hauraki Gulf will run on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday, with more departures planned if demand justifies it.

'Repainted' car impounded by police looking into burnouts

In a separate incident, police said another man allegedly "performed a sustained loss of traction directly in front of police officers" before he was charged.

Over 100 callouts as strong winds, rain batter upper North Island

Most were for loose roofing iron, uplifted trampolines or toppled powerlines and trees.

Severe wind gusts force 'brief' Auckland Harbour Bridge closures

Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and the Coromandel Peninsula were under an orange strong wind warning for Sunday afternoon, with several southwesterly gales forecast to gust up to 120km/h in exposed areas.