Patches of rain and sunny spells are in store for much of the country, including Auckland.

Each year, around 160 New Zealanders die from rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease.

Traffic was stopped as the woman helped eight ducklings and their mother cross the road.

The young girl was last seen walking home from her Kawerau school around 3pm today.

Their repatriation is part of project Te Auraki, following a change in government policy.

Police serious crash unit investigating circumstances of fatal Rotorua scooter crash.

The good news is after today spring will slowly return.

Crash on Auckland Harbour Bridge

Many fuel stations across the South Island are charging above $2.40 a litre for 91 petrol.

Winter is set to batter the South Island before pushing over the North Island on Tuesday.

Reports sound suspiciously similar to hydrogen sulphide, a scientist claims.

Iwi acknowledged the death and expressed sympathy to the whānau of the deceased.

Investigations into an mystery outbreak in the Wairarapa have so far proved fruitless.

Whanganui Police want the public's help to solve several aggravated robberies.

Urban trappers in the Taranaki city are taking a slightly different approach.

A man has died following a stabbing in Upper Hutt, north of Wellington today.

Dick Keefe-Wilson caused chaos at Vinegar Hill while on a methamphetamine bender

Police want to know about two vehicles in relation to the Kevin Ratana homicide inquiry

Derby Street in Nawton is reportedly cordoned off from the public.

Google Earth is providing a rare look into the homes of kākāpō around New Zealand.

Family have given up hope seven months since a Kaitaia woman disappeared without a trace.

Police would like to speak to a man who was seen leaving the area in a station wagon.

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.