Thunderstorms and strong winds may hit Auckland, upper North Island
Heavy snow warnings are in place for Canterbury, North Otago and Dunedin.
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Winter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstorms
There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.
Alleged shoplifter's escape goes pear-shaped
A baby and a woman were lucky not to be hurt when a driver hit their parked car.
Brrrrrr! Snow, wind - brace yourself for a chilly night
It's colder than usual for August - when can we expect a reprieve?
Snow, truck crash delay North Island travel
The two-truck crash meant both routes through the central North Island were blocked.
Polar blast: Heavy rain as cold air surges from Antarctic
Road snow warnings are in force across much of New Zealand.
Police investigate suspicious death of 30yo woman
The woman had what appeared to be non-accidental injuries.
Human remains found in Taipa believed to be missing woman Leeann Scott
Leeann Ailini Scott, 48, was last seen at the Taipa shops on December 12, 2014.
Goodbye solar winter, hello brighter days
The dark days are almost over as we get closer to Spring ....and Summer.
What winter? Weather gods smile on New Zealand again
The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.
Baseball bat and firearm used in Waikato home invasion
A firearm and baseball bat were used to threaten occupants of a Waikato home last night.
Synthetic drugs claim Rotorua life, coroner rules
Corey-James Brown was a complex man with a golden voice.
Man taken to hospital after boat crashes in the Bay of Islands
One person, in a moderate condition, was taken to Northland Base Hospital.
Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.
'Miracle child': Paralysed toddler one step closer to recovery
Mum: "I've been waiting and waiting for this day to come."
Heavy rain in the south, showers in the west: It must be the school holidays
Those in western areas of the South Island are more at risk for rain.
World champs to be valuable experience for climber
Whanganui's Rachel Māia's next challenge is world paraclimbing championships in France.
Young man charged with murder following Taihape death
Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the death.
Hundreds of lightning strikes: Wild weather lashes country
Vector is readying power crews in Auckland as the active cold front approaches.
'No brains at all': Phone pole erected in front of mailbox
Kent Millar came home to find Chorus energy had erected a phone pole blocking his mailbox.
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Taihape man dies after fight, police investigating
Police have taken a man into custody who is assisting with inquiries.
Day off from wild weather, but reprieve short-lived
You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.
Wild weather: 200 lightning strikes hit Auckland and Coromandel
The thunderstorm follows a damaging tornado in Taranaki this afternoon.
Damaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfill
The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.
KiwiRail confirm 57 cattle dead after collision with train
The incident took place near the intersection of Wharemoana Rd and State Highway 2.
Mangakino road crash - one dead, one serious
Emergency services were called to the accident about 32km north of Lake Taupo.
Up and away: Mt Ruapehu's first gondola lifts off
Skiing and boarding at Mt Ruapehu just got a whole lot more luxurious.
First half of year among warmest, milder weather to continue
The first half of the year has been among the warmest on the books, Niwa says.
'Coastguard found him just in time': Rescue in pitch-black
Urgent Algies Bay water rescue made in the pitch-black.
Man, 24, drowns in Tarawera River after pursuit
Man pulled from river and given CPR but he died at the scene.
Ridge brings fog, frosts but plenty of winter sunshine
Ridge of high pressure will bring fog and frost to many places overnight.