Four house fires kept South Island crews busy overnight.

Fieldays' rural bachelor Matthew McAtamney is still single a month after the event.

Gene Browne's childhood of abuse blurred into a life of crime, spent mainly in jail.

A heartwarming brotherly reunion for the ages - 35 years in the making.

The University of Otago has announced plans to cut 182 full-time-equivalent general staff.

A plane only minutes from landing at Queenstown Airport had to return to Auckland.

Aucklanders and North Islanders now shivering as temperatures plummet in winter storm.

One person is reported to be injured in the crash.

A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries when he collided with a car.

Wrap up warm folks, as the heavy snow is only just getting started.

Richard James Johnson was struck in the suburb of Sydenham yesterday.

An ill-equipped tourist "did everything wrong" on a tramp near Fox Glacier, say police.

Police are concerned for the well-being of a 15-year-old missing since Tuesday night.

Auckland and Northland are now being warned of potentially damaging severe gales.

Courier trucks held up across the country by crashes and bad weather.

The worst storm of year has brought snow to South Island, and closed roads in the north.

A journey on a spectacular South Island pass turned into a nightmare for a tour party.

The North Island's Desert Rd is now closed as a fierce polar blast moves up New Zealand.

Families are getting a boost from Labour with more money and a $3000 "baby bonus".

Brace yourself NZ: polar blast sweeps north after eventful night in South Island.

The cold front is making its way towards the North Island, ready to hit overnight.

Snow falls in Queenstown as storm's fury moves up the country.

Cold weather, police and a rather long trip are no barrier to a homeless man's journey.

Helicopters will drop confetti along the parade route where Dunedin will celebrate TNZ.

An Indonesian celebrity is part of a Tourism NZ campaign in her country.

Snow is falling in Central Otago as the anticipated wintry blast hits the far south.

Those living nearby are being kept up by revving, skidding, racing and burnouts.

As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.

Up to a metre of snow to fall in alpine passes while down to sea level in the far south.

Snow down to low levels from Marlborough to Stewart Island with warnings ahead of storm.