Weather: -5C in the south overnight, 14C in the north
It's a contrast rarely seen in New Zealand, but weather watches are in place for the North
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'Department of confusion': Cape Kidnappers tour operator hits out after gannet track decision
A walk on the beach has a risk on a par with mountain climbing, report finds.
Heavy rain warning: Upper North Island in for a soaking
Auckland's dams will get a little treat, while Northland will bear the brunt.
Snow for South tonight, heavy rain, strong wind in store elsewhere
Snow could fall to 300m in Dunedin this evening, strong winds affect lower North Island.
Settled weekend for most, with late dusting of snow
There's more good news for skiers and snowboarders.
Man seriously hurt in stabbing attack in Manurewa overnight
Police are appealing for sightings for a red or maroon Ford Falcon sedan after the attack.
Cruel twist: Family's insurance battle after tornado wrecked home
Eden Tudman curled into a ball in her bathtub. Above her a tornado ripped off the roof.
Winter wonderland: Snow covers central North Island
Thick snow has covered parts of the central North Island this morning.
Brrrrr! Snow warnings issued as cold snap bites
Four snow warnings have been issued across the country.
Recidivist drink-driver who killed his passenger jailed
"That day you made a choice. And the choice you made was a fatal one."
Weather: Did it snow in Mt Albert today?
Intense showery conditions that are prevalent today are forecast to ease tonight.
Wild Wednesday: Strong winds, chance of tornadoes - but the dams are filling
Strong winds are expected in the region today, with Rangitoto ferry sailings cancelled.
One dead after car rolls in Manawatū-Whanganui region
The single-vehicle crash occurred just before 6pm.
Cold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issued
Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.
Wrong side of the law: 125 cops charged with criminal offending
The Herald reveals how many cops have been charged with crimes since 2015 - and why
Waikato DHB privacy breach 'disappointing'
A doctor had his medical records accessed by colleagues after he went to the ED for care.
Tourist bus crash: Details of five deaths revealed
The driver charged over the deaths of five tourists in a crash has appeared in court.
'Without them Avery wouldn't be here': Brave girl makes it home
Three-year-old's spine was injured in a crash this year.
Many woke up to a winter wonderland today
Many parts of New Zealand has seen a whole lot of snow today.
Monster waves, snow, gales: Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes up in the freezer
Rug up warm, the cold is here to stay, with snow warnings out in force for many areas.
Wild weather: Monster waves slam capital, snow closes roads
A vicious wintry blast is taking hold across the North Island.
Snow falls just in time for Whakapapa's opening
Let it snow: Ruapehu's winter season kicks off tomorrow as snow continues to fall.
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Auckland tornado terror: 'Everything was destroyed, absolutely everything'
A family tells of their terror as the wild weather of the past two days starts to settle.
'Trees snapped like toothpicks': Tornado destroys family home
Dan Tudman's daughter called him, screaming as their home was hit by a tornado.
Entrust beneficiaries asked to check details before September payout
Otherwise you could face delays in dividend payment.
Passengers from Korea land in Wellington; school fears over quarantine facility
A managed isolation facility has been set up at the Grand Mercure for the new arrivals.
Your weather: Rain to end the week and linger for the weekend
Crack out those umbrellas, the rain is set to stay.
Support group for sexually abused firefighters
"There's a lot of strength in realising you're not the only person."
Police sting: Alleged Comanchero money-laundering - luxury cars seized
Police warn they will continue to hold those involved in money laundering to account.
More Mongols raids today: AK47s seized
More AK47s and semi-automatic firearms captured in today's raids.
Ticket sales strong for first gig at the Arena
Arena Manawatū ready to expand capacity for first post-lockdown show.
Weather: Heavy rainfall and snow in the south
A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.