Auckland's wild weather topples trees, causes flooding
A severe weather watch was issued for parts of the North Island.
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Entries open for world's largest adventure race
Godzone will make history in 2020 with Rotorua the first North Island region to host.
What the All Blacks did next: World Cup squad's off-diary trip
After a week of public events, the team made a secret visit.
A bit fishy? Baby shark pictured in Parakai Springs pool
A fishy photo of a baby shark in a pool has many wondering if the tale is true.
Teen multisporter collapses during China race
The top young Whakatāne multisport racer has woken from an induced coma.
Snow crew tackle Ruapehu's ice palace
Another snowfall overnight means crew are busy with de-icing the lifts and buildings.
Second man arrested after three fled police custody in Levin
Police continue to seek Te Wera Hemara.
NZ Food Safety recalls large number of meat products
The bacteria could result in a person having diarrhoea, fevers, headaches or to vomit.
First fugitive nabbed near Otaki, manhunt continues
One of the fugitives who escaped from Police custody has been caught near Otaki.
Record miss: 25 days of rain and only two more to come
August may miss out on breaking record by just one day.
Auckland in with a chance to break wet weather record
Five more days of rain, Auckland. Can you do it?
'Everyone's scared': Fears after latest Auckland shooting
A man was seriously injured after a shooting at a South Auckland bar overnight.
Family escape burning house in Dunedin
Blaze was one of two where occupants got out safely.
Weather: Last dry days for Auckland before a week of rain
Today and tomorrow mark Auckland's last clear days before being hit by full week of rain.
$36m Rotorua drug bust 'biggest we've had in the Bay': Police chief
A Rotorua man was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply.
Top national sports coach probed by police after teens' sex abuse allegations
Top national sports coach probed by police after sex abuse allegations by teen girls
One killed in SH1 crash near Hunterville
A person has been killed in a crash on SH1 in Hunterville, Rangitīkei.
College sport: Nga Tawa
Sport Whanganui college sport review focuses on Nga Tawa School in Marton.
Roof from The Cloud ripped to shreds from storm; 1700 lightning strikes
High winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.
Six brawl in central Whanganui; one arrested
One person received minor injuries in a fight involving six people in Victoria Ave.
Thunderstorms and strong winds may hit Auckland, upper North Island
Heavy snow warnings are in place for Canterbury, North Otago and Dunedin.
Winter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstorms
There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.
Alleged shoplifter's escape goes pear-shaped
A baby and a woman were lucky not to be hurt when a driver hit their parked car.
Brrrrrr! Snow, wind - brace yourself for a chilly night
It's colder than usual for August - when can we expect a reprieve?
Snow, truck crash delay North Island travel
The two-truck crash meant both routes through the central North Island were blocked.
Polar blast: Heavy rain as cold air surges from Antarctic
Road snow warnings are in force across much of New Zealand.
Police investigate suspicious death of 30yo woman
The woman had what appeared to be non-accidental injuries.
Human remains found in Taipa believed to be missing woman Leeann Scott
Leeann Ailini Scott, 48, was last seen at the Taipa shops on December 12, 2014.
Goodbye solar winter, hello brighter days
The dark days are almost over as we get closer to Spring ....and Summer.
What winter? Weather gods smile on New Zealand again
The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.
Baseball bat and firearm used in Waikato home invasion
A firearm and baseball bat were used to threaten occupants of a Waikato home last night.
Synthetic drugs claim Rotorua life, coroner rules
Corey-James Brown was a complex man with a golden voice.