Wellington wind returns from holiday, gusts up to 130km/h expected
It's time to bring in the outdoor furniture and secure the trampolines.
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Monster waves 10m-high possible amid wild weather
Giant swells and 10m waves in southwest NZ possible amid bout of wild mid-week weather.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
Vanished: The missing people of New Zealand
Inside: The cases of missing people in New Zealand in the past few decades.
Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow
Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.
Low rainfall sees water restrictions extended across Wairarapa
Residents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.
Sign of the times: Kiwi returnee takes job search to roundabout
Kim Holloway, 56, needs a job - and he's not sitting around waiting for the phone to ring.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
Blind faith: Harveys' new owners aim high
The new owners of Harvey Furnishings have plans to double the group's $30m turn over.
Police officer's 'lightning-quick reflexes' save kitten from Auckland motorway
The kitten has found a home within the police family and will be called Poppy or Diego.
Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
Waikeria Prison uprising: MPs refused entry; family members arrive
Several fire and emergency vehicles arrived at the facility this morning.
Your weather: Thunderstorm warning and heavy rain for parts of country
'It will be quite an active day tomorrow.'
Thunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets in
How is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?
Man in intensive care after head kicked during fight
Police are seeking any witnesses who were in Broadway Ave at the time of the fight.
It's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?
Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.
Wellington likely to have warm, dry New year
Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.
Fatal Pahiatua crash, road toll to seven
Police were notified of the crash on Nikau Rd at 4.58am.
Rare white kiwi hatched in captivity dead
The North Island Brown Kiwi should have been coloured brown but was white instead.
Sunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possible
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
Severe thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash flooding
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
Traffic hotspots: Busiest times and routes to avoid
Heading out of town for the break? Find out more about the traffic conditions here.
Smoked chicken product recalled over safety fears
Some of the chickens may be undercooked, authorities say.
Christmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in place
Those travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.
Suspicious package delivered to Whanganui Prison
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was notified.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Family heartbreak: Young sisters diagnosed with same cancer months apart
The diagnosis follows one of the pair's daughter's own childhood battle with cancer.
Crash closes SH1 south of Levin, two hurt
"There are no diversions, so motorists are asked to avoid travelling this route."
Sleeping baby carjacking: Offender gets home detention as 'last chance'
A 53-year-old man was asking for the chance to turn his life around, the judge said.
Bakery ordered to pay $90,000 over migrant exploitation
Employees worked nearly 80 hours some weeks for less than the minimum wage, probe finds.
Glittering prize: Mineral riches believed discovered on Ruapehu Plateau
Roy Giddens was stalking deer in a remote part of the North Island when he saw something.
Staff awarded $60,000 for unjustified dismissal
Three former employees of Vault Bar & Eatery were unjustifiably dismissed, the ERA says.
Heatwave bypasses windy Wellington this week
The country's heatwave will not be making a stop in the capital this week.