Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.

Christchurch slammed by crazy weather, Wellington next in line.

A low pressure system over the South Island is moving north.

The man was one of 14 Aucklanders who'd set out on the crossing this morning.

Four motorcycle riders have been injured in a five-bike crash in Hunua.

Police are seeking witnesses to a crash that killed a man near Kawerau.

Young Whanganui athletes have featured significantly in the New Zealand rankings

Whanganui rowers frank their rep selection form by helping North beat South over Easter.

Heavy rain is forecast for much of the North Island through the day.

Police will continue to target cannabis plants grown illicitly in remote areas

There will be at least one wet day for most places, although some may have two.

The weather will be mostly fine throughout the week for Aucklanders.

Whanganui teenager Jaz Dangen-Forster has been diagnosed with a rare medical disorder.

"This place is our home, we don't want to go anywhere else because this is home."

King Country farmer Scott Gower won the Western North Island B+LNZ directorship.

Eli Orzessek enjoys the new romantic charms of the Pacific's former trouble spot.

Extra police officers were brought into Whanganui as part of the investigation.

Sport Whanganui's review of college sport focuses on Whanganui Girls College.

In the past 24 hours there has been about 32 lightning strikes offshore of Northland.

Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.

The new structure will create new roles but will also see job cuts if it goes ahead.

Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island

Initial indications were that two people had suffered critical injuries.

A man, aged 20, arrived at Taranaki Base Hospital this morning with a gunshot wound.

John Tamihere: Many moments have defined our nation. March 15 will be one.

Elamore Farm Rescue will cease to exist unless it finds a new location.

Sport Whanganui round up of college sport focusing on Whanganui High School

Long-standing Whanganui business Pitzac Wood Enterprises is closing

The active front is set to have its way over the South Island before moving northwards.

A front will bring some wet weather mid-week, but it'll stay warm.