Police have made an arrest.

Darren Myers had been missing for 11 days.

Gentler forecast on the cards: "We have had some pretty wild weather over the past week."

Wrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.

Outages were caused by strong winds causing lines to clash.

South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.

The tornadoes destroyed a deck, flipped a caravan and ripped roofing iron off houses.

Police assessing Tararua search options in face of forecast snow and gales.

Male patient had grabbed an oxygen cylinder and attacked the woman.

Missing man had been due to finish tramp through Northern Crossing at noon yesterday.

Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.

Govt plans to scrap school donations in some schools mean huge inequities - principals.

Rescue helicopters have been dispatched to the scene of two separate crashes.

NZTA is asking motorists to follow the directions of emergency services

Almost every single part of the country is experiencing warmer than average temperatures.

"I near fell off my chair" - principal's response when told work starts straightaway.

The highest price in Wellington today was $2.35 for 91.

Police commend the bravery of victims who came forward to make a complaint.

Have you seen these men? Police are investigating a serious assault outside Sideline Bar.

In Auckland, traffic levels are starting to swell as the evening commute kicks off.

"I've always had a bike, ever since I was a little boy."

The patient had been experiencing post-coital bleeding for some six to 12 months.

Man's family were present in the courtroom and one shouted, 'love you Dad'.

A mechanical fault has caused major disruptions to Hutt Valley trains.

Four people were arrested and several vehicles were seized.

Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.

Mild, settled weather not going anywhere.

Latham Begovich, 7, had a life expectancy of "weeks not months" without chemo, says mum.

The chilly temperatures are here to stay, according to forecasters.

Tractor operator reportedly trapped underneath the vehicle.