Power back on for majority of Aucklanders
Outages were caused by strong winds causing lines to clash.
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Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.
Tornado tears off roofs, damages 20 homes
The tornadoes destroyed a deck, flipped a caravan and ripped roofing iron off houses.
Search tactics assessed on missing Tararua tramper Darren Myers
Police assessing Tararua search options in face of forecast snow and gales.
Family of guard found lifeless and in a pool of blood thank man who saved her
Male patient had grabbed an oxygen cylinder and attacked the woman.
Queen's Birthday polar blast good news for skifields
One skifield reported a dump of 75 centimetres.
RNZAF chopper joins search for man missing in Tararua Ranges
About 50 searchers are looking for the man missing in the Tararua Ranges.
Police search for missing tramper in Tararua Ranges
Missing man had been due to finish tramp through Northern Crossing at noon yesterday.
Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves
Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.
School principals warn new wave of inequality looms
Govt plans to scrap school donations in some schools mean huge inequities - principals.
State Highway 57 closed following Levin crash
Rescue helicopters have been dispatched to the scene of two separate crashes.
State Highway 2 closed south of Masterton following crash
NZTA is asking motorists to follow the directions of emergency services
Weekend bliss as warm weather continues
Almost every single part of the country is experiencing warmer than average temperatures.
'Most urgent project in 20 years': City engineer
"I near fell off my chair" - principal's response when told work starts straightaway.
Why are capital's fuel prices higher than Auckland despite no regional fuel tax?
The highest price in Wellington today was $2.35 for 91.
Indecent assault: Former cop sentenced
Police commend the bravery of victims who came forward to make a complaint.
Man arrested after Raglan sexual assault
The incident took place in the early hours of the morning last Wednesday.
Six people injured after three-car crash closes SH1
The road was currently blocked and motorists were asked to avoid the area.
Men wanted over serious assault outside Taradale bar
Have you seen these men? Police are investigating a serious assault outside Sideline Bar.
Car fire between Drury and Bombay on Auckland's Southern Motorway
In Auckland, traffic levels are starting to swell as the evening commute kicks off.
The 90-year-old Hawke's Bay cycling fanatic: Why it still spins his wheels
"I've always had a bike, ever since I was a little boy."
Contraceptive device inserted without consent, gynaecologist censured and fined
The patient had been experiencing post-coital bleeding for some six to 12 months.
Man charged with assault after fatal Porirua fight
Man's family were present in the courtroom and one shouted, 'love you Dad'.
Commuters urged to take the bus after train disruptions
A mechanical fault has caused major disruptions to Hutt Valley trains.
Four accused kidnappers of Wellington woman given name suppression
Four people were arrested and several vehicles were seized.
'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 days
Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.
Ditch the winter coat - stellar weather to continue
Mild, settled weather not going anywhere.
Latham was given weeks to live. Now he's back at school
Latham Begovich, 7, had a life expectancy of "weeks not months" without chemo, says mum.
Your weather: Fine weekend for most, but chill here to stay
The chilly temperatures are here to stay, according to forecasters.
Emergency services respond to tractor operator trapped near Gisborne
Tractor operator reportedly trapped underneath the vehicle.
Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
Thousands without power: Storm lifts roofs and floods roads in Christchurch
Christchurch slammed by crazy weather, Wellington next in line.
Batten down the hatches: Wet, windy weather sweeps country
A low pressure system over the South Island is moving north.
Hiker has lucky escape after getting into trouble on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The man was one of 14 Aucklanders who'd set out on the crossing this morning.