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Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
'Bit of a jolt': Earthquake rattles lower North Island
The quake struck at a depth of 34km, 30km northwest of Levin.
Kiwis complacent as new cluster emerges; health boss' Covid plea
Labour weekend and the Covid-19 tracer app collide in summer holidays rehearsal.
One dead in crash near Whanganui
One person has died following a crash between a truck and a car.
The heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on Monday
Tropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
'A terrible shock': Friends of woman who died on Ruapehū shaken by tragedy
Emma Langley had made a wide network of friends in just one year in public service.
Covid kiwi: The native bird named after Ashley Bloomfield
The director general of health's namesake can be found at a kiwi hatchery.
From winter snow to scorching sun - Aussie air sees temperatures soar to 26C
It's been a wild, wintry week but sunny skies and hot temperatures are coming our way.
Two people dead after crash south of Pātea
One person with serious injuries has been flown to hospital.
Weather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blast
Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.
Bomb cyclone barrels up NZ: Flights cancelled, snow for North Island
A second stormy day is in store for much of the country.
Your weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts
'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'
Tūroa skifield to close for funeral
Tūroa skifield will be closed for well-respected and long serving staff member's funeral.
Strong gusts in Auckland could close harbour bridge today
Motorists are being warned of strong winds on the harbour bridge this morning.
Your weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the south
A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.
Quake triggers sirens at Mt Ruapehu
The magnitude 5.2 quake triggered a warning siren at Mt Ruapehu.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
Three men charged after gunshots heard in Whanganui
Three men face a number of firearms-related charges.
Probe into NZ medical cannabis scam
Auckland GP alarmed to be caught up in homegrown con.
Quiet Moon Festival for Auckland
Second most important event on Chinese cultural calendar - what is it about?
Destructive gales, torrential rain to blast southern and central NZ
A brutal 24 hours is in store for southern regions.
Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north
Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.
Wild weather: Strong winds batter Wellington, trampolines sent flying
A strong wind warning is in place for Wellington and Wairarapa today.
'Short, sharp shock': North Island hit by series of small quakes
There have been earthquakes at both ends of the North Island on Saturday evening.
Diversional therapy: 'It's one of the most rewarding jobs'
Diversional Therapy Week is from September 19-24, raising the awareness of the profession.
Election Battlegrounds: Six North Island electorates to watch
Profiling Whanganui, Ōhāriu, Wairarapa, Palmerston North, Hutt South, Wellington Central.
Computer basics course to help employees keep up with tech
The 10-week course starts at the end of September.
Rare shake: Weak 5.2 earthquake wakes Auckland, rocks Coromandel, BOP
The earthquake struck about 120km offshore from Whangamatā.
Principal with concussion feared mental diagnosis
A school principal was so traumatised by her experience with ACC she no longer trusts it.
Child dies after 'tragic accident' at Upper Hutt park
The child was taken to a local medical centre with critical injuries at 11.40am.
No cancellation for nurse after indecent act on patient
The tribunal decided not to name the nurse or cancel his registration.
Nurse who performed indecent act on patient fights to keep registration
The nurse is also fighting to keep his name a secret.