Sweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecast
Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.
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New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.
Report highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui district
Investigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.
Summer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.
Sunny spell for North Island, but heavy rain to hit Coast
Warm and sunny weather forecast for North Island as Kiwis prepare to see in the New Year.
Kiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people today
New Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.
'Huge relief': Kayaker rescued off Whanganui coast
A member of the public alerted Coastguard Wanganui.
New things to do in NZ this summer: Wairarapa
Summer is sorted at Wairarapa with an exciting new line up or tourist attractions.
Wellington set for another wet, wild and windy day
Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.
'Terrified': Homeless family of seven 'squat' in empty house
'My desperation surpassed my fear,' says mum-of-five Ashleigh Wawatai.
AJ Hackett revisits the birthplace of commercial bungy after 30 years
"It has to be one of the most powerful places on Earth."
Whanganui teacher retires after 50 years in education
A lot has changed during the 50 years Gillian Eades has been in education.
Flooding and slips hit roads around country
Heavy rain warnings are put in place for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions.
Whanganui records second hottest December day since 1978
Whanganui's temperature soared up to 29.3 degrees on Wednesday.
Auckland's great escape, emotional reunions; police turn away unvetted iwi checkpoint volunteers
The Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.
Man pleads not guilty to ill treatment of children at Lake Alice
The 89-year-old appeared in Whanganui District Court today.
Tropical Cyclone Ruby expected to miss NZ, but will bring more heavy rain
Tropical Cyclone Ruby is not forecast to hit New Zealand directly, but will bring rain.
Freight train derails after heavy rain causes washout
A locomotive and about 12 wagons came off the track near Hunterville.
'Full of holes': Up to 20 per cent of infected travellers could be missed by rapid antigen testing
Free rapid antigen tests will be rolled out at pharmacies as the Auckland border lifts.
Monarch butterflies find home in Whanganui garden
In 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.
Storm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for deluge
Low-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.
Body of missing man Joe Pryor found after 15-day search
Hundreds of people had joined the search for Pryor who went missing in the Waikanae area.
Students making most of free trades training
Close to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
Weather: Forecasters alert to storm off Solomons, could impact NZ next week
Holidaymakers advised to keep an eye on developments.
Who's shooting Whanganui's cats?
The two shootings occurred last Wednesday in Aramoho and the SPCA is seeking information.
Tropical cyclone in wings as holidaymakers head out
'At the time where things are opening up for Auckland, it's not really good timing.'
DHB investigating claim vaccination staff paid for big night out with Prezzy cards
'I am not aware of how the food and beverages were paid for,' DHB boss says.
Why one of NZ's least vaccinated towns won't use vax pass at public facilities
Council chief executive says they're carrying out a proper assessment.
Cheers! Auckland bars readied for reopening
Nerves and excitement combine as hospitality prepares to reopen the doors.
Graves of 31 veterans who died in Lake Alice finally located
Barry Rankin started investigating four years ago and have taken further than he thought.
South Taranaki marae awarded research grant
The project is titled Parara-ki-te-uru, named after the famous spring in the area.
Foodstuffs partners with Uber Eats to deliver groceries
Foodstuffs have partnered with Uber Eats to start delivering groceries to its customers.