Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves
Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.
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Brave Hearts: Meet the kids fighting for their lives
Every week in NZ 12 babies are born with a heart defect. Every year up to 60 children die.
South Auckland shootings: 'My kids don't walk the streets'
How do residents feel amid a spate of six shootings in Auckland's south in 2019?
Cold case: Police chase leads in 26yo murder mystery
Jane Furlong was killed 26 years ago - who did it? Her mother's not sure we'll ever know.
Air NZ flight from Perth to Auckland scrapped after lightning strike
Travel plans disrupted as Air NZ works to rebook passengers.
Weather wild and unpredictable - and there's more to come
Walkers enjoying a period of sunshine have been caught out with an unexpected hailstorm.
Driver dies after fleeing police in South Auckland
A person died at the scene after a police chase in Manurewa.
Thunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?
No matter where you were in NZ last night, you would have experienced thunderstorms.
Flooding fear sparked 'drain the lake' plan
Auckland Council dismissed installing a pipe to drain the lake, which would cost millions.
Airport worker struck down by devastating illness
Akhilesh Kadam died almost a week after being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Whale Oil book's home invasion gunman declined parole
Police seeking Crown Law advice on charges after fresh inquiries.
Long weekend traffic - where to avoid
NZTA are already warning Auckland motorists to "be prepared" for heavy congestion on SH1.
Inmate assault claim probe after lawyer's visit blocked
Inmate claims she was pepper sprayed, handcuffed and face-smashed into the floor.
Waiheke ferry fury: Fullers to review operations after 400 passengers stranded
"We have heard loud and strong that some of our customers are unhappy with our services."
Wild weather, downpours: Long weekend holidaymakers face traffic chaos
Heading away for Queen's Birthday? You may be in for a slow, wet journey.
Court dates set for Great Barrier dredging appeals
The consent increases sediment dumping from 50,000 to 250,000 cubic metres annually.
Embrace the chill: Six best places this wintry long weekend
If you can't wait until Monday to get outside, we've got a few tips.
St John staff to vote on unsociable work hours pay offer
Staff will vote on the offer to introduce shift payments for unsociable work hours.
Young man who praised Christchurch mosque attacks kept in jail longer
Mentally unwell prisoner expressed white supremacist views, and support for massacres
Delays after crash near Karaka
The single-vehicle crash happened just before 2pm, between Gellert Rd and Glenbrook Rd.
Ferry cancellation strands hundreds on Waiheke
Around 400 commuters were stranded after sailings were cancelled from 6am to 8am.
Friends appeal for help for Indian man on life support
Akhilesh Kadam's organs are on life support, leaving his parents desperate to reach him.
Prominent businessman allowed to leave NZ despite criminal charges
The wealthy man faces multiple criminal charges but has been allowed to travel.
Red-light runner bus driver who killed two escapes jail
Taylor King and Jeremy KauKasi died at the scene of the crash.
Family fears being 'ripped apart' if pregnant mother of two is deported
Mother of two NZ-citizen children warned she could be taken into custody and deported.
'Batman just punched a licorice allsort': A night on the streets with NZ Police
What's a night on the town like for New Zealand Police?
The pop concert you don't want to miss this weekend
Winter is here - so are top plays, films, concerts and exhibitions to keep us entertained.
Auckland Pak'nSave recalling batch of its NZ Beef Mince
MPI says those who ate the meat should seek medical advice if they have health concerns.
'Why I chose to stand with my teachers': Student
COMMENT: 'It is about time we stood with them - for them.'
Former Black Cap talks about struggles of climbing Mt Everest
Adam Parore opens up on achieving the feat in 2011.
Man arrested after motorcyclist killed in crash
A motorcyclist died in the crash last Friday when their bike collided with a ute.
Death prompts fire escape warning for those in industrial buildings
Fire manager says lack of escape routes and multiple fire alarms an issue.
Not guilty plea for man accused of hit on gangster
Notorious gangster Joshua Masters was shot at a Harley Davidson store in Auckland.