Two workers have been assaulted at a New Plymouth takeaway shop.

Grab the wet weather gear as rain is on its way, and high winds are set to hit.

The central North Island is preparing for flooding as the tail end of Cyclone Debbie makes it's way here.

Now it's the South Island's turn to struggle with travel woes for air passengers.

Grandmothers were amongst those who took part. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Children and grandmothers were amongst those that blockaded entrances to the New Plymouth venue. Made with funding from NZ on Air

The Taranaki Health Foundation has launched a fundraising drive to raise an additional $180,000 for home comforts in the inpatient unit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police are seeking an inmate who has failed to return to Whanganui Prison.

Police are appalling for witnesses.

A cold change sweeping up the South Island this afternoon has seen temperatures drop by double digits in 10 minutes.

A school is taking radical action to get pupils off their screens for at least 45 minutes a day.

A group of people doing burnouts led to man suffering slash marks to his neck in New Plymouth.

An expert has weighed in on reports of a bright light shooting across the skies over New Zealand last night.

Some people posted on social media about seeing the sky light up, while others described the light as being green in colour.

A well-educated father went from a "gentle giant" to a killer.

Engineer jailed after placing toddler face down on pillow, after she kicked off blanket.

The family of a man who died in a car crash near New Plymouth saw the tragic accident happen right before their eyes. Abu Bakar Ramli

Police have named the man who died in a car crash on State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth yesterday.

A person is trapped after two cars crashed in New Plymouth.

Watch: A young Auckland woman who was accosted and assaulted in what appears to be a racially-motivated attack has been "flooded" with support.

Too little "huff and puff" and too much screen time, childhood obesity study finds.

A German woman missing on Mt Taranaki since Monday is now being assessed by paramedics.

A man has died in one of two serious truck crashes that have closed roads in Timaru and Taranaki this morning.

Former pharmacist loses registration after being convicted on child pornography charges.

Missing man was "always pushing the limits", says shocked friend.

The family of a man missing at sea after the inflatable boat he was on capsized, say they are in limbo as they wait - and hope - to get him back.

Police have named the teenager who drowned in a Taranaki river yesterday.

Police have located the body of a man who was swept away while crossing Waiwhakaiho River near New Plymouth this afternoon.

Firefighters are working to free someone from a crashed car in New Plymouth.

A service station attendant chased off a knife-wielding man.