The snow might be leaving the country but that doesn't mean good weather is on the way.

The AOS was called as it was believed there was a firearm at the property.

After a stellar week of sunshine, spring is being chased away by two angry weather systems

However, centres on the east coast of the country will reach the low 20s today.

There has been a streak of winnings recently for Powerball players.

The man is wanted in relation to a shooting incident at the hospital on August 1.

Fine sunny weather is here to stay until at least Sunday.

Police had to negotiate with an armed offender at a Northland property.

19-year-old man was known to Lynace Parakuka, who was found at a Rotorua school on Friday.

The crash occurred just before 6pm today.

Waikato Police made the plea to the public on "Police Ten 7" tonight.

Metservice says another daunting system is brewing in the east.

An investigation into multiple complaints has forced the Ministry to cancel its licence.

Region has taken a soaking with howling winds expected to rise to severe gales.

Police dog Dirk making slow recovery after surgery at Massey University.

Rich Americans are increasingly viewing New Zealand as their post-apocalyptic escape plan.

The incident occurred this evening shortly before 9pm in the Waipa District.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Ferguson Wharf in the early hours of August 27.

Change described as "part of the new normal" to boost capacity without cost of more buses.

Minor damage was sustained to one cell in the police station.

Police are reporting that three offenders were involved.

A body was found after an explosion ripped through a West Auckland property.

Some "beefy showers" and a few thunderstorms have also hit near Auckland this afternoon.

The transition from Winter to Spring often brings turbulent weather, MetService says.

St Johns Hill School showing other educators how to be an 'enviroschool'

The final week of August has been a shocker for road users.

The All Blacks will take on Argentina in Nelson, the first test match in the province

Cold winds, thunderstorms and snow are expected as a trough moves over the country.

Rain and thunder expected in central New Zealand, as snow hits parts of the South Island.

Violence against women a 'national crisis', the former PM says.