Start to get some malty, fruity, hops on this pale ale journey.

MIQ rules need to be tightened immediately until more about Omicron is known, experts say.

There has been a steady decline in new case numbers in recent days.

Andrew Little says he's aware of the lockdown's effects businesspeople's mental health.

Chris Hipkins will also reveal more information for schools this afternoon.

There are just three new locations of interest as of 4pm.

Three Katikati locations of interest have been announced this morning.

It's going to be a wet day all round, but tomorrow will be slightly better.

Parts of Nelson have received 70mm in 12 hours - with another 12 to go.

With some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.

Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.

The search was put on hold at 6.25 as all surfers were accounted for.

The three male whales washed up on Monday night and died the following morning.

A long, painful wait for hundreds of motorists as police set up checkpoints.

The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect the roads to be busy today.

Twelve hundred shipping containers were offloaded at Northport.

The southerly change will likely bring frosts, or snow, to some areas of the South Island.

Several shots were fired at police during a pursuit in Whangarei last night.

Takotoroa Māreikura's death has had a devastating affect on her family.

NZTA is urging motorists to take care on the roads given recent wild weather.

The $2m report eyes up the Manukau Harbour and not Northland as the new port option.

New Zealand state highways are seeing an average 75 per cent less traffic due to lockdown.

FENZ have already attended a large number of call-outs which was a waste of resources.

A former burglar has revealed a new tool being used by criminals - drones.

Greg Dixon was chuffed to be able to thank the French firefighter for her actions.

The 30-year-old has been charged with endangering life by intentionally lighting a fire.

Selene Campbell paid $60 for her tee that's falling apart before she's even worn it.

Two men who died were brothers doing what family say "they both loved most".

Whangarei mother hopes incident will give others confidence to also complain.

Next up the royal couple go bush at Abel Tasman National Park.

Prince Harry and Meghan should have a rain-free landing this afternoon.

The Paki family were told remnants of gasoline were found around the property.

She ended up being too scared to move in and bought a house in Invercargill instead.

Michael Carroll's offending stretched from Hamilton to Whangarei totalling 16 charges.

Man charged with helping dispose of victim Mitchell Paterson's body.

Clear skies will remain but more areas will experience sub zero temperatures, too.

Thunderstorms should bring some welcome relief to many parts of the country today.

Get out your picnic blankets and put on some sunscreen this weekend.

Valleys around Wellington will hit 30C today, the MetService says.

Many areas can expect more rain after a very wet night.

Thirty six flights have today been cancelled, 13 of which are international.

Nine flights in and out of Sydney were cancelled just after 9am today.

Three men charged in connection with what police say is the nation's biggest ever methamphetamine haul have appeared in Kaitaia District Court.

A Whangarei woman has been extradited from Australia after an exhaustive 18-month process to place her before the courts.