Head weather analyst Philip Duncan says a depression that is starting to intensify quite quickly and could deliver decent gales overnight tonight across western and southern areas of the Mainland along with a few inland areas as well.
Head weather analyst Philip Duncan says after a brutally cold start to winter for many regions the weather this weekend will be fairly Autumn-like with mild, settled weather kicking off the weekend for most then turning to colder wetter weather on Sunday.
The mother of Jane Furlong, whose remains were found at a Port Waikato beach last month, is appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Police confirmed that remains found by a woman walking her dog at Sunset Beach were those of Ms Furlong, who went missing from Auckland’s CBD 19 years ago. Her mother Judith Furlong spoke about the grisly discovery for the first time today. She said it had been hard, despite almost 20 years passing, to hear the news. She urged anyone who knew what happened to Ms Furlong to come forward. Mrs Furlong said the family were planning a burial service for her daughter, who is survived by a son who was just months old when his mother disappeared.
Head weather analyst Philip Duncan says another weather system will make its way toward New Zealand today. The Tasmanian low will bring more wind and rain to the North Island as we head into the afternoon and evening hours. That’s on top of the showers that will be dotting the island this morning.
The New Zealand Herald motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson has a quickchat with World Production Rally Champ 2011 Hayden Paddon.
Head weather analyst Philip Duncan has your weekend weather forecast.
The heartiest sport show is back. Presenters Te Arahi Maipi & Melodie Robinson chew over three hot footy topics as the legendary judging panel of Stacey Jones, Tony Kemp & Buck Shelford decide who will be victorious.
New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder is confirmed to fight Radio Sport host Mark Watson next month. The pair will make their boxing debuts on the undercard of the KFC Godfather of all Fight Nights, featuring Shane Cameron v Monte Barrett, on July 5 at SkyCity in Auckland.
Herald on Sunday sports journalist Andrew Alderson talks to Black Sticks hockey goalkeeper Kyle Pontifex about stopping 120km/h drag flicks, balancing a regular job with sporting ambition and meeting cycling great Eddy Merckyx
Head weather analyst Philip Duncan says the low centered at the south east of the country will continue to bring the cold temperatures throughout the majority country
It was confirmed today that Victor Vito has a grade two medial strain in his left knee and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, ruling him out of the remaining tests against Ireland in Christchurch and Hamilton.
Olympic-bound kayaker Mike Dawson recently took out two big titles at the prestigious Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado, winning the Steep Creek championship on the Homestake River and the Downriver Classic. Watch the highlights of these events courtesy of VailValleyFoundation
Julian Savea claimed three tries on his debut, but all focus is now to Christchurch for the second of the three tests of the Steinlager Series.
Steve Hansen was particularly happy with the three debutants performance, but he also commended his senior players for guiding the team to its first win since winning the world cup final.
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is just happy to be back in the black jersey and says the team is ready and excited to be playing at Eden Park.
Ireland's hooker Rory Best and assistant coach Gert Smal, ahead of tomorrows opening match of the Steinlager Series were confident with their squad & coaching staff to cause a possible upset to the All Blacks unbeaten record against Ireland.
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced that the Government will abandon all plans to change funding of class ratios within New Zealand.
Hansen and his selectors have picked three uncapped players for the match at Eden Park - lock Brodie Retallick, halfback Aaron Smith and wing Julian Savea - and their enthusiasm as much as the All Blacks' unbeaten record against Ireland should provide enough motivation.
Heavy blankets of snow fell on Christchurch City causing some road & school closures but that didn't stop work & play around the city.
An 80-strong local contingent of Lady Gaga’s “Little Monsters” descended on Auckland’s Stamford Plaza this afternoon, as their pop heroine – dressed in fluorescent orange and flanked by security – greeted fans and signed autographs ahead of her shows at Vector Arena this week, which have just benefited from the release of more tickets to all three shows. Sam Wicks joined the media scrum in the hope of putting a question to the self-described “Mother Monster”.
Head weather analyst Philip Duncan has your forecast for the long weekend ahead.
APNZ reporter Matthew Backhouse walks the streets of Wellington with fruit samples to find out what the public makes of a new type of pear-apple hybrid fruit, the 'papple'.
Weather analyst Philip Duncan is here with his mid-week weather update.
Weather analyst Philip Duncan talks about a cooler week with a burst of wintry weather around Thursday and Friday
WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan says a large high,a weak southerly change and a large low from the Tasman Sea is coming over the next weeek which will bring cooler & calmer conditions for most parts of the country.
After 10 years of the V48 Hours film festival, organiser Ant Timpson still believes that this competition is the pathway for New Zealand's future film makers and he only hopes that the festival will continue for many more years to come.
Prime Minister John Key answers questions as to why the Christchurch Cathedral may need to be demolished.
Prescription charges are rising for the first time in 20 years. The National lead government has announced an increase in the $3 prescription charge to $5 per item, up to a maximum of 20 items.
Prime Minister John Key has denied criticising the media, despite earlier accusing it of becoming more aggressive, hostile, and antagonistic towards his Government.
WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan says the large Tasmanian low continues to churn offshore this evening. Showers are making their way onshore about Taranaki where a Heavy Rain Warning remains in place through tomorrow afternoon. The warning also includes Waitomo, but most of the heavy falls are expected around Taranaki. The majority of rain tonight should be in these areas. However, showers are likely to dot much of the remainder of the southern half of the North Island. The threat for small tornadoes about Taranaki still exists as well.
WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan says a developing and deepening low in the Southern Ocean could bring several days of unsettled weather to the country.
WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan says it will be a showery couple of days ahead of the next system to move over the country.
The prequel to the film: The Story of Christmas, as told by the kids of St Paul's Church Auckland.
Santa took pride of place atop the Farmers Building alongside two giant reindeer until it was time to say goodbye last year. Video / Heart of the City