States of emergency remain in place as the wild weather begins to ease.
Police say the man was wanted over serious violent offending on January 29.
The single-vehicle crash occurred on August 9 last year on SH23.
Kevin Kaukau also stole several loaves of bread and hundreds of crates.
Karim Maatalla has knocked out all 11 of his opponents in his victories.
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Police were alerted just before 4am and crews are clearing the road.
The two-vehicle crash on Arapuni Rd in the Waipā district was reported just after 8.40pm.
The constable had applied for a discharge without conviction, but a judge declined it.
Tattoo Te Awamutu's post of Peter Judson has drawn 1377 likes and 84 comments.
Staff only confirmed it was him after matching his hat to an Instagram post.
Carrington joins Māori sporting greats at Tūrangawaewae Marae ceremony.
Coroner Ian Telford says it 'makes this situation all the more painful'.
Founder Tania Simpson says the event gives people a break from their screens.
A judge convicted the officer, saying: 'This man had not abused and/or threatened you.'
Janet Macky remembers every child who has joined her club, and many have stayed in touch.
The crash happened near Matamata and is still under investigation.
The Mitchells now run 1000 family-managed hives across Kaimai and Taranaki.
Police believe Maiah is in Waikato but say she may have travelled to Auckland.
Partly cloudy. Northwesterlies, dying out at night.
Cloudy periods, with a shower or two in the afternoon. Westerlies developing in the morning.
A few showers. Westerlies.
Fine. Westerlies, becoming strong in the morning.
Unusual home built after inspiring tour of the US is attracting international attention.
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Strong gusts smashed 100m long berry tunnels, ripping off roofs and twisting steel.
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Experience celebrates the legacy of the moa hunters through ancestral stories.
Mike Pettit secured 7044 votes, ahead of Susan O’Regan’s 5822 in the mayoral race.
The 19-year-old also had cannabis in her system when she ploughed into another car.
'He had an incredible heart, infectious smile and was full of love and life.'
