Missing trampers will be winched from the Tararua Ranges when the weather clears.

More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.

Agribusiness leader Traci Houpapa will speak in Whanganui about the Maori economy.

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Warnings of a chilly night quickly changed to reports of 100km/h winds in Auckland.

It is time to rug up as the year's first"winter storm" nears.

First snowfall warning of year as low pressure system and cold front chill the country.

Weekend weather is looking mild across the country, but cold creeps in next week.

The $900,000 Ski NZ campaign is promoting all major ski regions to the Australian market

Tests show New Zealand's valuable beef export sector is so far free of M. bovis disease.

A fine day with relatively warm temperatures is forecast around the country today

Prepare for long trips home if you're heading back to main centres tomorrow.

Police searching for a missing 10-year-old boy in Wellington area.

The sunshine isn't set to stay for the long weekend - a cold front is approaching.

About 60 per cent of the country's councils have voted to open shops on Easter Sunday.

Paeroa's iconic big L&P bottle was born as a rocket for business promotion

Nga Tawa defeated Palmerston North Girls High School in the CNI Regional Debating Final

An influx of trail bike riders will hit Waiouru this weekend for the Tussock Buster.

Hot, dry weather made for a poor honey season this year, most beekeepers say.

John Key says golf game with former US President "came down to the wire".

Part of State Highway 1 in Wellington is closed because of a bush fire.

Pair had been sailing their 12-metre yacht from the Bay of Islands to Whangarei.

Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.

Berries eyed as next billion-dollar export business by new joint venture.

Almost 30mm of rain has hammered the Bay of Plenty but it's not stopping surfers.

Friends and whanau gathered for an emotional ceremony at Raketepauma Marae.

Group of people used phones to film a vehicle doing a lengthy burnout before car torched.

All three patients were taken to hospital by helicopter.

Eastern parts of North Island - from Northland to Gisborne - appear to be in Hola's path.