Wild weather: Monster waves slam capital, snow closes roads
A vicious wintry blast is taking hold across the North Island.
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Snow falls just in time for Whakapapa's opening
Let it snow: Ruapehu's winter season kicks off tomorrow as snow continues to fall.
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Auckland tornado terror: 'Everything was destroyed, absolutely everything'
A family tells of their terror as the wild weather of the past two days starts to settle.
'Trees snapped like toothpicks': Tornado destroys family home
Dan Tudman's daughter called him, screaming as their home was hit by a tornado.
Entrust beneficiaries asked to check details before September payout
Otherwise you could face delays in dividend payment.
Passengers from Korea land in Wellington; school fears over quarantine facility
A managed isolation facility has been set up at the Grand Mercure for the new arrivals.
Your weather: Rain to end the week and linger for the weekend
Crack out those umbrellas, the rain is set to stay.
Support group for sexually abused firefighters
"There's a lot of strength in realising you're not the only person."
Police sting: Alleged Comanchero money-laundering - luxury cars seized
Police warn they will continue to hold those involved in money laundering to account.
More Mongols raids today: AK47s seized
More AK47s and semi-automatic firearms captured in today's raids.
Ticket sales strong for first gig at the Arena
Arena Manawatū ready to expand capacity for first post-lockdown show.
Weather: Heavy rainfall and snow in the south
A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.
One dead after serious motorcycle crash in Broadwood, Northland
Emergency services were called to the crash around 3.30pm Wednesday.
Coldest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3C
Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.
Opening a bottle a 'big achievement', say two White Island survivors
The couple must wear gaiters, sunglasses and protective clothing when out walking.
Auckland plans to cull animal shelters. Fears more dogs could be put down
Auckland Council has proposed closing one of its three dog shelters, plus Waiheke.
Beverly Bouma's killer tells girlfriend: 'I'm gonna kill you'
He was 16 when he was involved in Beverly Bouma's death in 1998. Now he's back in jail.
Your weather: Brrrrr, cold start but fine skies set for rugby
Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.
'Purge blatant reminders of colonial invasion': Call to change Hamilton's name
Cheers as statue taken away from Civic Square.
Chief fire officer accused of sexual assault
Sexual assault allegation against chief fire officer, who remains in the job.
Zoo reassures public baby tarantulas are secure
They are starting to shed their exoskeletons, revealing a fuzzy new one underneath.
Fewer allowed on Mt Ruapehu slopes this season
North Island skifields opening this year at reduced capacity, RAL expect a loss.
Human remains on Desert Rd: Man admits being an accessory to murder
Operation Quattro was an investigation into the alleged murder of Bao Chang Wang
Dig out the winter woollies: Monster cold snap on its way
Fine and sunny skies will darken from Thursday, with plummeting temperatures expected.
Transmission Gully: 167 breaches, unconsented activities, incidents
'Astonishing' breaches raise questions over whether the environment is taken seriously.
Tragedy during kids' visit to grandparents: Man desperately tried to save trio in pond
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Weather: Cold, but mainly fine weather ahead - thanks to a big high
Drier than average weather means Auckland could miss out on much-needed rain.
Farm pond tragedy: Son-in-law tried desperately to save woman and her 2 grandchildren
Children were at their grandparents' farm when the farm vehicle went into the pond.
Farm pond tragedy: 3 dead in submerged car, man in hospital
An elderly man has been airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.
Body of missing woman found in Hunua Ranges
Elicia Hughes-Sutherland, 25, was last seen on Tuesday, May 19.
'Avoid travel': Black ice warnings as snow, severe frosts hit South
Parts of the South Island are "in the freezer".
Expat bring his national cuisine to Whanganui
Banh Mi Craft will be opening its doors on June 15
Desert Rd homicide: Duo deny murdering Ricky Wang
Four men have been charged over the alleged murder of missing man Ricky Wang.