Rain easing after wild weather thrashes NZ
After a week of wild weather, most Kiwis are expected to have some respite from rain.
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Live: Violent winds, heavy rain - and snow in the south - as giant slip closes SH1
Severe weather warnings issued for most of the North Island and much of the south.
Christchurch Girls' High duo take out FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year title
Erin Humm and Amelia Ridgen became just the second female pair to win the coveted title.
Country Calendar uproar: Lake Hawea Station's Geoff Ross hits back at critics
Geoff Ross says trialling alternative methods is 'how sectors advance'.
Weather: Rain, snow, sun and wind forecast for the country today
Road snowfall warnings have also been issued for the South Island.
Black ice possible as frost set to hit Canterbury after snowfall
Metservice predicting snow down to 400m with heavy falls above 500m.
'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
High tide surges and storms cause damage to Selwyn farms
Property owners along the coast have copped extensive damage from salt water and sand.
Auckland, North Island centres under severe storm watch - harbour bridge warning
MetService has issued weather warnings and watches for much of New Zealand.
Local sits on wanted criminal until police arrive
Gang member had evaded the armed offenders squad.
Cold weather and blustery gales on the way
A storm is brewing over Tasmania which will help push a cold front in over New Zealand.
'Extremely unsafe' - Police concerned about poachers operating at night
Police have been investigating illegal hunting in rural communities and making arrests.
Cow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor condition
The row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.
'Paradise': Is this the world's best rural job here in NZ?
Key responsibility is to nurture the property as it reverts to natural bush.
Protesters stop operations at Southland coal mine
Protesters had provisions to last several days, they said.
Buller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 million
The area suffered severe flooding in July last year.
Sanford sells lobster quota for $49.3m
Sanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.
Port worker deaths: Call for inquiry
Two deaths in less than a week - one in Auckland and one in Lyttelton.
Omicron wave lingers in south
Rural healthcare services hold the line as wave of Omicron infections refuses to break.
'Dress in layers': Strong wind warnings issued as cold front hits
Heavy rain across the country is also expected today.
'Over the moon': Missing pair reunited with tearful family
Grins all round as Alan Mortimore, 49, and 14-year-old son Danny return after three days.
Extra crews called to fire in drought-stricken Southland
Major fire at Awarua is burning through hectares of mānuka scrub and peat soils.
Chopper pilot's lucky escape: 'I didn't crash it, the machine crashed me'
Tony Ibbotson was within sight of home when his helicopter crashed.
Tractor driver 'erratic' before getting caught
He blew an excess breath alcohol reading of 1077mcg when he was stopped by police.
No legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsman
Flesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.
Enjoy some of the world's best vodka at this Kiwi distillery
Think Poland and Russia have the world's best vodka? Think again.
Big Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmer
The sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.
Transport squeeze: Strain on South Island deliveries
Truck driver shortage, made worse by Omicron, and ferry issues frustrate carriers.
MPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horse
Video shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.
Sign's threat to kill dogs upsets boy and mother
A mother and son were shocked by a sign threatening that pets at a track would be shot.
Queenstown in crisis: Resort town tipped to be closed by Friday
Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.
Heavy rain possible for West Coast after week of deluge
Warnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.
Rogue ram rampage: Cycle trail menace meets his demise
Cyclist knocked off bike by 200kg ram.
Mandatory evacuations in Westport as torrential rain hits soaked region
Take steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.