Cyclist critically injured in crash with truck in New Plymouth
The accident happened about 11am, police said.
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No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
60-tonne piece of fat blocks drain, toilet flush ban
New Plymouth District Council is blaming a sewer pipe blockage on a 60-tonne piece of fat.
$19m Mt Taranaki tramping upgrade gets green light
The new trails are expected to bring in an extra 40,000 tourists to the area.
'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain
And September and October are not looking too great either.
Marae dream in tatters: Ex-cop jailed over $480k theft
Shaun Keenan served as a police officer for more than 20 years prior to the offending.
Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park
Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.
Woman charged with murder in New Plymouth
A 49-year-old woman has been charged with murder in New Plymouth.
Tornado sends eight-tonne campervan flying
"I've never experienced anything like it. It was very, very scary," says shocked resident.
Couple stranded by Intercity bus: Two month wait for refund
Couple left behind by Intercity bus spent months trying to reclaim their belongings.
'Like a freight train': Tornado slams woman against house
A Taranaki farmer has described how a tornado tore through his house.
Watch: Taranaki tornado tosses trampoline into vehicle, powerlines down
New Plymouth residents reporting giant hail stones.
Armed police descend on New Plymouth
"If you listen to police instruction you will not be harmed," the officer said.
Opinion: Recycling rules rile
What will I do with all the plastic containers I already have for recycling?
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Local Focus: From musician to mayor, Kuvarji has plans for New Plymouth
Kuvarji says local politics lacks community perspective. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
From musician to mayor, Kuvarji has plans for New Plymouth
Kuvarji says local politics lacks community perspective. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.
Local Focus: Accidental mayor pursuing another term, with energy
Mayor Holdom is seeking re-election for the job he loves. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Accidental mayor pursuing another term with energy
Mayor Holdom seeking re-election for the job he loves. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Day off from wild weather, but reprieve short-lived
You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.
Wild weather: 200 lightning strikes hit Auckland and Coromandel
The thunderstorm follows a damaging tornado in Taranaki this afternoon.
Measles warning: Passengers on Air NZ Sunday flight to NP alerted
The outbreak shows no signs of slowing now Air NZ passengers are being put on alert.
'It's a health issue': Medicinal cannabis one step closer
"People are stunned when they see the difference in me". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Medicinal cannabis one step closer
Nichola Smith sees it as a health issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New Plymouth death: Thomas Holland named by police
The 25-year-old was found in Mangaotuku Stream at the back of a local school.
Police concerns for missing woman Michelle Wood
The woman is known to travel as far north as Auckland and as far south as Christchurch.
Mysterious knights behind viral Taranaki video revealed
A knight involved in a viral video involving sword fight at intersection has spoken out.
Kiwi's pilgrimage to honour relatives' war service
New Plymouth man's pilgrimage to Italian war cemetery and Cassino battle site.
Two children hit by car outside New Plymouth school
Emergency services were called to the incident outside Spotswood College about 3.30pm.
Temperatures to drop 3C-4C early next week
Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.
Young boy missing in Taranaki found
Taranaki boy whose disappearance sparked concerns has been found.