MPI staff collected the dead arachnid for formal identification.
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King’s Birthday weather: MetService warns of heavy rain and gales hitting North Island overnight
MetService warns Northland could see up to 130mm of rain overnight.
West Auckland home engulfed in flames as firefighters bring Rānui blaze under control
No one was reported inside the single-storey house during the blaze.
Migrant worker in Rotorua teen sex ring, Nishanth Parakudiyil Prahladan, to be deported from New Zealand
Nishanth Prahladan was linked to a Rotorua sex ring involving women and teen girls.
Rare lunar rainbow captured over Pukaki Observatory during blue moon event
For astrophotographer Tori Harp, seeing a moonbow ticks off an item on her bucket list.
Taumarunui teen who survived childhood brain tumour faces new diagnosis 15 years later
A Givealittle page is raising funds to support her family’s travel and care.
Missing man found after triple-fatal Desert Road crash
Police spent over 12 hours searching before locating the missing man.
Solo transtasman sailor rescued after night in rough seas off Northland
The sailor stayed aboard overnight in strong winds and heavy seas.
Mum denied memorial bench for son who was found dead at Auckland beach
Tyler’s tree at Arkles Bay has been repeatedly damaged and items have been stolen.
Two in transtasman yacht challenge pull out after issues
Graeme Francis returned safely to Mangōnui after his yacht began taking on water.