As Auckland tries to dry off, the extent of damage at some of the city's major sporting venues is only just coming to light.
There were more than 11,000 felt reports across Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.
Kyle Jamieson features in a 14-player squad to face England in a two-Test series, starting with a pink-ball day-night Test at Bay Oval in Tauranga.
A firearm was discharged towards a home on Adams Rd, in Manurewa, just before 12.30am, police say.
Seven Sharp visited Urapukapuka, which is so sought after it's booked out for most of the summer.
The 22-year-old, who has been opening for megastar Ed Sheeran's Mathematics tour, has two upcoming solo gigs in Wellington and Auckland.
All severe weather warnings and watches, and the city's state of emergency, is set to be lifted today.
Renters United president Jordy Rodgers says the freeze is about protecting communities and those who have suffered the most damage.
Police are investigating following the early morning incident at a Pakuranga petrol station.
The 18-year-old entered a not guilty plea through his lawyer.
The forecaster said its rainfall model confidence was medium-high.
Fox is sitting fifth after shooting a five-under 67 this morning with the Kiwi World No.30 taking six birdies for one bogey in his first round.
More native trees and other green infrastructure could help collect water faster than pipes and drains.
Wayne Brown apologised to Aucklanders for mistakes he made when the floods first hit on Friday night, saying he "dropped the ball".
Kyle Jamieson's return is just one piece in a bigger puzzle the Black Caps face for their upcoming series at home against England, writes Guy Heveldt.
"Considerable flows" and high water levels have made the park's rivers hazardous, police say.
Police were called to the scene on Marine Parade about 1.50pm on Friday afternoon.
The singer was performing his 2017 hit Galway Girl at Wellington's Sky Stadium when he got stuck on what part came next.
It comes as multiple roads, including the vital State Highway 25A, are out of action due to slips.
"We strongly remind anyone who is found to be assisting him that they themselves may be liable for prosecution."
Managed retreat from the highest-risk areas is "on the table", Auckland Council said today.
Co-governance, Three Waters and the Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement will be on the table for discussion.
Auckland Council's draft budget for 2023 could see funding for the service reduced or cut completely.
Experts predict more heavy rain and possible flooding for the North Island in the coming months, with hot and dry conditions in the south.
Ten-year-old Pippa Guerin's dream came true at Wellington's Sky Stadium last night.
For 20 years, rowing has had incredible success off the back of a focused programme in Cambridge - but the days of training on Lake Karapiro could be numbered.
The ham was being sold at Gilmours stores in Manukau, Tauranga, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Wellington.
Authorities admit they still don't know how many slips there are.
Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao's head tutor Hereana died suddenly while the group was performing in Rarotonga last year.
The electorate's three big hitters are all bowing out of the race.
Wilding Park will add another chapter to New Zealand's tennis history this weekend.
The outage "affected all systems including power, IT and phones", the hospital said in a statement.
