Polar blast: Fruit growers counting the cost
Record low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.
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'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
South Island iwi looks to restore land where aluminium has been produced since 1971
Ngai Tahu sign deal with Tiwai Point for major clean-up regardless of smelter's future.
Polar blast: Record lows, snow to sea level
Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.
Gloriavale wins milk battle - on condition no child labour used on farms
Milk giant stopped milk collection from farms after child labour allegations.
'Hypothermia risk': Temperatures to plunge below freezing in Antarctic blast
Spring is set to take a back seat this week, as a wintry blast arrives over the country.
Snow to sea level: Polar blast hits, heavy snow watch
There's a chance snow will close many South Island roads.
'Like a bloody battlefield': Sheep killed in dog attack
The Queenstown farmer is putting out a warning to dog owners.
Dairy farm worker murder trial: Colleague recounts grim body-in-bed discovery
Alana Bamber and her cousin Joshua Morris-Bamber deny killing farm worker.
Murder trial's dramatic twist: Accused's brother takes witness stand
Estranged wife and her cousin deny murder; lawyer says timeframe 'simply not credible'.
Three quarters of fish in southern NZ contain microplastics - study
Packaging, clothes and discarded fishing nets are some of the likely sources.
Wife accused of murder claimed husband 'beat the s*** out of me' days before killing
Alana Bamber and her cousin Joshua Morris-Bamber deny killing farm worker.
Wife accused of murder feared infidelity, 'wanted to make him suffer', court hears
Woman and her cousin deny plotting to kill dairy farm worker.
Dairy farm murder trial: Could brutal killer have pounced during a four-minute window?
Estranged wife and her cousin deny murder and say timeframe 'simply not credible'.
Call this spring? Snow warnings for south, rain forecast for much of NZ
Rain could fall around the country tomorrow, clearing for most centres by the afternoon.
Dairy approval at edge of Lake Te Anau stuns knight
Sir Alan Mark appalled at the 15,000sq m compound of four wintering barns given the nod.
$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishing
Illegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.
'Sorry it's your time to die': Man egged on by mates deliberately drove into pregnant sheep
Man who killed sheep by running over it with his ute says he's 'not a cruel person'.
Oyster season 'worst in 26 years'
Shucks - this is pretty bad news for fans of the seafood delicacy.
'Devastating' - Jacinda Ardern surveys flood damage in Nelson
Jacinda Ardern said the stories she's heard so far are devastating.
'Please, help us': Nelson flood victims' plea for help at meeting
Flood-affected residents have been told it will be a long road to recovery.
Live: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in Tasman
More than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.
'Frightening, out of control' - Nelson residents flee as river bursts; Auckland also in firing line
'We were told we had five minutes to get out.'
'One-in-100-year event': Hundreds evacuated in Nelson after river breaches banks
Niwa has warned of a '48-hour deluge' for the northern and western South Island.
Judge minces no words with meat thief
Delivery driver returned to see Elyse Wilson loading slabs of meat into her car.
Weather: State of emergency declared for the West Coast
Communities could be cut off by the severe flooding expected with the heavy rainfall.
Despair over low election candidate numbers
A considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.
Live: Winter blast brings big chill, heavy rain, Auckland fog
Fog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.
A faecal matter: Contaminants found in Christchurch's dirty rivers
Nearly half of Christchurch's waterways are in a poor condition.
Otago farmers assess damage after floods
Some Otago farmers are preparing for weeks, if not months, of repairs.
Civil Defence on standby as wild weather hits south
Dunedin residents were still being advised to be cautious after overnight rain.
Gloriavale milk row: No child labour used on farms, court hears
Losing $9m a year contract would be 'devastating if not fatal blow' for community.
Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures
Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.
Rain easing after wild weather thrashes NZ
After a week of wild weather, most Kiwis are expected to have some respite from rain.