Search on for 7-year-old Kawerau girl
The young girl was last seen walking home from her Kawerau school around 3pm today.
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Repatriated sailors returned to families
Their repatriation is part of project Te Auraki, following a change in government policy.
Scooter driver dies after crash with car
Police serious crash unit investigating circumstances of fatal Rotorua scooter crash.
Rain, icy winds and snow on the way today
The good news is after today spring will slowly return.
AA slams fuel hike as unfair and unjustified
Many fuel stations across the South Island are charging above $2.40 a litre for 91 petrol.
NZ Oil & Gas starts drilling south of New Plymouth
The well will be drilled to a depth of more than 3,600 metres.
Police name man who died after falling into Mt Ruapehu's Crater Lake
Police have released the name of the man who died after falling into Crater Lake.
Winter bites back after brief spring period
Winter is set to batter the South Island before pushing over the North Island on Tuesday.
Carterton children potentially exposed to harmful gas
Reports sound suspiciously similar to hydrogen sulphide, a scientist claims.
Rāhui in place following Ruapehu death
Iwi acknowledged the death and expressed sympathy to the whānau of the deceased.
Police identify mystery plane after Carterton outbreak
Investigations into an mystery outbreak in the Wairarapa have so far proved fruitless.
Police appeal for armed robberies information
Whanganui Police want the public's help to solve several aggravated robberies.
Exotic baits used to trap rats in New Plymouth
Urban trappers in the Taranaki city are taking a slightly different approach.
Arrest after man dies in Upper Hutt stabbing
A man has died following a stabbing in Upper Hutt, north of Wellington today.
Meth addict shot by police jailed for kidnapping and assault
Dick Keefe-Wilson caused chaos at Vinegar Hill while on a methamphetamine bender
Police appeal again for information on Ratana homicide
Police want to know about two vehicles in relation to the Kevin Ratana homicide inquiry
Whanganui homicide investigation continues
Police are saying little about the James Butler homicide investigation
Main Northland highway cleared after rubbish truck rolls
A rubbish truck rolled at the intersection State Highway 1 and State Highway 15.
Hamilton street in lockdown after reports of gunfire
Derby Street in Nawton is reportedly cordoned off from the public.
Kākāpō habitat revealed on Google Earth
Google Earth is providing a rare look into the homes of kākāpō around New Zealand.
Missing for seven months: Theres'a Urlich's family want closure
Family have given up hope seven months since a Kaitaia woman disappeared without a trace.
Taita fatal assault: Police seek possible witness
Police would like to speak to a man who was seen leaving the area in a station wagon.
More unsettled weather to hit the nation
The snow might be leaving the country but that doesn't mean good weather is on the way.
AOS called to Manawatu family harm incident
The AOS was called as it was believed there was a firearm at the property.
Low pressure systems frighten off spring, severe conditions to batter NZ
After a stellar week of sunshine, spring is being chased away by two angry weather systems
Heavy rain, snow and gale force winds to hit South Island
However, centres on the east coast of the country will reach the low 20s today.
Powerball winner pockets $7.2 million
There has been a streak of winnings recently for Powerball players.
Taranaki Police hunting hospital shooter
The man is wanted in relation to a shooting incident at the hospital on August 1.
Spring brings much-needed sunshine
Fine sunny weather is here to stay until at least Sunday.
Man arrested after armed standoff in Northland
Police had to negotiate with an armed offender at a Northland property.
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.