Latest from North Island

One dead after crash in Waiomio, Far North

Emergency services rushed to the scene just after 1pm.

South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise

'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService

‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home

'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService

Three mills close as high electricity prices hit North Island businesses

Three North Island mills shut due to high electricity prices, impacting profitability.

Weather warnings across NZ: Severe thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and 80km/h gales

MetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.

Goldsmith enters the Ngāpuhi den for the first time

'The hapū have never ceded sovereignty', says Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene

33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in south

Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.

Intense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper north

Auckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.

'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warnings

Month's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.

New things to do in the Bay of Plenty this summer

Let’s gear up for the warmer months.

Get ready for summer: NZ’s best beer gardens

We’ve waited half a year for this.

'He would have mowed down a lot of kids': Mother's fears after driver ploughs through primary school

'Had it been 10 minutes later, he would have mowed down a lot of kids.'

Breanna Muriwai disappearance: Police confirm fire at property was deliberate

The house is linked to the vigilante search for the missing woman's remains.

Another dog poisoned by meth while on walk through central Auckland

The vet bill for Rocky’s treatment quickly escalated to over $18,000.

Heavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand

'If you must travel, ensure you have snow chains, sleeping bags ... and emergency items.'

Want more holidays? Forget going overseas and buy a campervan

Easy, enjoyable and stress-free. You couldn't ask for a better holiday.

Rich or poor: Why our upbringing can influence the way we spend

Money coaches say stories from our past life can have a big influence.

North Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dump

Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.