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Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.

The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.

Tourist Joseph Snode was picked up by a woman who later crashed her car and killed him.

Houses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.

Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.

Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

The couple had gone out for supplies when "it all went wrong for them".

Now he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.

Lynda Moore emphasises discussing finances as living costs rise and NZ's population ages.

Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.

Six Wellington council complexes, over 300 units, labeled earthquake-prone.

Auckland is set to avoid the worst of the front with only a few showers for the region.

DoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.

Judge's challenge: 'If you can’t (change) for yourself, then do it for your kids.'

'The public needs to be protected from your poor driving' - Judge Richard Russell

Judge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'

Police: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'

Tasman Bay Herbs will invest in more greenhouses and automation over the coming year.

Matthew Harry Drummond is now behind bars for more than two years.