Man arrested after armed standoff in Northland
Police had to negotiate with an armed offender at a Northland property.
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School death: 19-year-old charged with murder
19-year-old man was known to Lynace Parakuka, who was found at a Rotorua school on Friday.
Cluster of small earthquakes shakes NZ
No tsunami threat to New Zealand following the earthquakes, says Civil Defence.
Spring 'just around the corner'
Rough start to September but the super-Spring weather isn't far away.
Police appeal for vehicle sightings after July homicide
Waikato Police made the plea to the public on "Police Ten 7" tonight.
North Island's wild weather looks to stay
Metservice says another daunting system is brewing in the east.
Thames childcare centre licence cancelled for breach
An investigation into multiple complaints has forced the Ministry to cancel its licence.
Hawke's Bay experiences chaotic weather
Region has taken a soaking with howling winds expected to rise to severe gales.
Police dog makes slow recovery after surgery
Police dog Dirk making slow recovery after surgery at Massey University.
Escape jet, bunkers: US tycoons' NZ doomsday plan
Rich Americans are increasingly viewing New Zealand as their post-apocalyptic escape plan.
Car critically injures pedestrian in Waikato
The incident occurred this evening shortly before 9pm in the Waipa District.
Ports of Auckland worker killed in incident named
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Ferguson Wharf in the early hours of August 27.
10yo 'showed great instincts' when approached after school, police say
Police would like to speak to anyone with information about Hamilton abduction bid.
Bus seat row: 'It's treating people like sheep and cattle'
Change described as "part of the new normal" to boost capacity without cost of more buses.
Hastings police station evacuated after fire
Minor damage was sustained to one cell in the police station.
Person seriously injured in liquor store robbery
Police are reporting that three offenders were involved.
Deadly blast: Police guard property where person killed
A body was found after an explosion ripped through a West Auckland property.
Blast of polar air pushing up the North Island, heavy rain hammering the capital and heading east
Some "beefy showers" and a few thunderstorms have also hit near Auckland this afternoon.
Spring sting: Snow, showers and southerlies set to strike NZ
The transition from Winter to Spring often brings turbulent weather, MetService says.
St Johns Hill School giving environmental workshop
St Johns Hill School showing other educators how to be an 'enviroschool'
August angst: 13 die on NZ roads in past week
The final week of August has been a shocker for road users.
All Blacks host camps throughout regions
The All Blacks will take on Argentina in Nelson, the first test match in the province
Wild weather: Winter's gone but the bad weather isn't
Cold winds, thunderstorms and snow are expected as a trough moves over the country.
Spring storm: Snow, rain and wild weather set to strike
Rain and thunder expected in central New Zealand, as snow hits parts of the South Island.
Helen Clark new patron for National Council of Women
Violence against women a 'national crisis', the former PM says.
Spring has sprung but snow, rain and gale force winds on the way
If you were hoping for a warm start to spring, you'll be disappointed.
50 flights cancelled, delayed: Auckland Airport affected by fog
Spring has started off a bit foggy, but the weather is set to improve.
Teen killed, man arrested after fatal Taranaki crash
The crash occurred on Devon Rd, Brixton, near Waitara around 6am today.
Police seek information after Wellington school burglary
Valuable equipment taken in Newtown Primary School burglary over the weekend.
Possibly more than 100 gang members at present in Whanganui
Probably more than 100 gang members in Whanganui at the moment say police