'Horrific ordeal': Two ambulance officers assaulted on the job in Napier
Officers involved have been stood down from duties after suffering 'horrific ordeal'.
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Two men and six dogs plucked from floodwaters in Far North rescue
Two men trapped on a tractor waited for three hours while floodwaters rose.
Slips and flooding close roads across Northland
People in Northland are being advised to delay travel after severe flooding.
Flooding threatens Gisborne region
The Hikuwai River has burst its banks spilling over State Highway 35 while driftwood is beginning to pile up along Tolaga Bay. Video / UAWA LIVE
Heavy rain lashes Northland causing widespread flooding and slips
Wild weather continues to lash Northland with widespread flooding and slips. Video / Kevin Thorne / Rachel Ward / Scott Thomson
Rangatahi Court set to have first sitting in Hawke's Bay after Covid-19 delay
Rangatahi Courts offer an alternative to traditional judicial system.
Severe thunderstorms threaten the Far North
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Far North.
Cars abandoned: Four wade to safety after becoming trapped in floodwaters
Coromandel locals and tourists have been urged to stay home and avoid the roads.
Journalist Genevieve Westcott to be farewelled in Hawke's Bay
'She was really just selfless. She was so strong all the way to the end.'
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
'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.