Selwyn lifts state of emergency as severe weather recovery continues

Police speaking with walkers on country road as pedestrian killed

Police said at the time of the crash, a marked police patrol vehicle was in the area, and had slowed down to speak with pedestrians who had been seen walking on the road.

'Glass was breaking': Northland residents' fast exit amid wild weather

Bach owner Simon Donelley said the damage began in the early hours of the morning and he watched on as a landslip approached his property.

More heavy rain on the way for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel

Downpours are expected to hit already saturated parts of Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel from tonight, with forecasters warning more rain and a tropical low could follow later in the week.

Two more charged over Wellington party attack that left youths injured

Seven victims received a range of injuries, from minor bruising to a fractured skull, which required surgery, and were recovery at home as of last week.