Lynley Ward is a reporter and news director for the New Zealand Herald.
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Snow in Wellington, giant wave warning - storm surging north
Low temperatures, snow and large waves unleashed across New Zealand today.
A weekend promise of 'happy' weather - Niwa
Snow is replaced by sunshine as the country welcomes a stretch of fine weather.
Edgecumbe clean-up will be huge job - Mayor
People are still holed up in homes in isolated communities unable to go anywhere.
Lucky escape after campervan hits cattle
A pair of tourists had a lucky escape after their campervan had its side ripped open in a collision caused by wandering cattle.
'He's scared. He knows what he's done'
The gunman involved in the incident is reportedly willing to surrender if he can have the support of his friends and family with him.