The woman had what appeared to be non-accidental injuries.

Leeann Ailini Scott, 48, was last seen at the Taipa shops on December 12, 2014.

The dark days are almost over as we get closer to Spring ....and Summer.

The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.

A firearm and baseball bat were used to threaten occupants of a Waikato home last night.

Corey-James Brown was a complex man with a golden voice.

One person, in a moderate condition, was taken to Northland Base Hospital.

Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.

Mum: "I've been waiting and waiting for this day to come."

Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the death.

Vector is readying power crews in Auckland as the active cold front approaches.

Kent Millar came home to find Chorus energy had erected a phone pole blocking his mailbox.

Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.

Police have taken a man into custody who is assisting with inquiries.

You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.

The thunderstorm follows a damaging tornado in Taranaki this afternoon.

The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.

The incident took place near the intersection of Wharemoana Rd and State Highway 2.

The first half of the year has been among the warmest on the books, Niwa says.

Urgent Algies Bay water rescue made in the pitch-black.

Man pulled from river and given CPR but he died at the scene.

Ridge of high pressure will bring fog and frost to many places overnight.

Tūroa beginners' ski field opens.

DoC has admitted it was a mistake promoting the Cape Kidnappers track as a hike.

Regrets and grief one year on from the Waverley crash which claimed seven lives.

The incident took place in the Hauraki Plains earlier today.

Police confirm sudden death of 59-year-old man.

Man, 25, in custody after 12-hour standoff with police at a property in Onekawa.

St John transported one patient in a critical condition to hospital.

A ridge of high pressure is set to establish itself over much of the country this week.