Central NZ in for battering but sun coming
Good news as the sun reappears next week with the best spell of fine weather in ages.
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Earthquake felt in lower North Island
A 'decent shock and shake' hits the North Island's East Coast.
Capital slammed: 130km/h gales batter Wellington
Trampolines are flying, roofs are lifting and power is out to hundreds across Wellington.
Mother to wanted gunman: 'Turn yourself in, son'
The mother of fugitive Rollie James Heke has made an emotional plea to her son.
Tragedy on the mountain: Should lives have been saved?
Documents reveal a decision that raises the question: could death toll have been lower.
Heavy rain and gale force winds to lash NZ
Parts of South Island and North Island are set to be battered by heavy rain and snow.
Occupants of stolen car flee into Tongariro bush
Occupants of stolen car are believed to be hiding out in Central Plateau bush.
Wet weather for west and north
The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the West Coast.
Weekend weather: What to expect
Most of the country is in for a warm, a little gusty and largely dry weekend.
Survivor pops the question at Ruapehu
The stark beauty of the Central Plateau and Mt Ruapehu helped inspire marriage proposal.
Woman and baby hit by car
A woman and baby are in a stable condition after they were hit by a car in south Auckland.
Meth, cash and motorcycles seized in drug bust
Meth with a street value of $84k and three Harley-Davidson motorcycles seized in raid.
Current One Plan would bankrupt district's farmers
One Plan needs a partial change to prevent farmers going bankrupt.
Police hunt after Tauranga store ram-raided
The burglary took place at the Fraser Cove Shopping Centre in Tauranga.
Barrel killer sent back to live in NZ
Kiwi who murdered girlfriend and hid body in drum deported to Whangarei.
Training excellence feted
Excellence in training celebrated with awards for care and support industry.
Weather warning: Brace for hours of heavy rain, gales
It's going to be a wet one as a tropical deluge soaks the country today.
Hawke's Bay restaurants hit top taste spot
Napier restaurant judged top dining spot in New Zealand.
New Zealand in for tropical drenching
Farewell sunshine, the wet weather is back for much of New Zealand.
Jail for conman who tricked women out of thousands
'Lothario' William Harding has been sentenced to 3 years imprisonment
Revealed: NZ's most dangerous state highways
Forty per cent of NZ's highways have a 2-star safety rating, which the AA wants improved.
Dunedin gun theft: How police tracked weapons
When 28 firearms and 22,000 rounds of ammunition were stolen, police had to act quickly.
Get out and about it's a fine day for most
Make the most of today because the weather's set to pack in again tomorrow.
School zone can increase house price 90pc
Premiums are high for people seeking houses in zones for certain schools.
Spring-like temperatures to hit next week
We may be saying goodbye to winter - for a few days at least.
Call for oversight body for GPs after cancer death
Daughter's ovarian cancer death prompts mum to call for oversight agency for GPs.
Labour calls for online gun sales inquiry
Northland shooting has prompted Labour to demand an inquiry into online gun sales.
Record low: Coldest night in years
Early risers were met with frost, fog and icy windscreens this morning.
Northland shooting: What started the fire that burnt down house?
Forensic staff will spend the weekend on a detailed search of the burned-out property.
Snow and sub-zero temperatures hit NZ
A flurry of snow has started falling, kicking off a blisteringly cold weekend.
Snow to hit North Island as flurries fall on Hawke's Bay
MetService expect more roads to be affected by snow in the next 24 hours.
House teetering on edge of slip being evacuated
Two houses have been evacuated in Wellington after two slips in the capital.