It's looking like a dry December
A dry spell is developing across New Zealand that could last into December.
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Child cyclist injured in truck collision
A child riding a bike is injured after colliding with a truck in Hamilton this morning.
Police recover body of missing diver
Police National Dive Squad recovered man's body, two days after he was reported missing.
Thunderstorms prove flash in the pan but more forecast
Bad storms predicted for the upper North Island have come to nothing.
Firebug jailed after lighting bins, helping himself to chili
After lighting the fires, he entered a flat and ate from the pot on the stove.
Summer's coming: Near record highs
The outlook for the rest of November is stunning for most of New Zealand.
Work begins on power station expansion
Geothermal power project could make the Far North self-sufficient in electricity
4.8 quake rocks central NZ in dead of night
Tremor leaves people in centre of the country with frazzled nerves.
Severe weather warnings: Roof blown off house
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the east coast of the Bay of Plenty
Looking ahead: Weekend weather
The North Island can expect rain and wind, but the South Island misses the brunt of it.
Car crash: Motorists warned of traffic delays
Crash is about about 1km from the summit on Rimutaka Hill Rd, SH2.
Two-year petrol price high slammed as unjustified
Petrol prices have taken a hike around the country, but some places have fared better.
Maiden speeches pay tribute to regional NZ
Tamati Coffey asked Shane Jones to kick-start the aquaculture industry in Opotiki.
Pit of death holds thousands of bird bones
The hole has caught many flightless birds - including moa - over thousands of years.
It's not over yet: Another storm on its way
More than one storm will hit the country this week.
Short, sharp blast: Storm hits country with 100km/h winds
Wellington is due for wind gusts up to 140km/h overnight, the MetService says.
Horror cruise: 'Exposed' to novovirus outbreak
Passengers on a 12-day cruise ship have been struck with Norovirus again.
Batten down the hatches: Storm on the way
Tie down the trampolines and stay indoors, severe weather is about to hit.
Mechanic admits driving Lamborghini 170km/h
According to GPS, car was driven from Taupo to Rotorua - twice.
Man in hospital after skyrocket in the eye
South Island man has serious eye injury after firework was shot directly in his face.
Three stabbed in Hamilton fight
Three people were stabbed during a fight in Hamilton this morning.
Three people killed by trains in horror day on NZ roads
Eight people were killed in crashes yesterday including three hit by trains.
Climate change: NZ's mozzie-borne disease risk
A scientist discusses mosquito-borne diseases that could come here with climate change.
First annual commemoration of NZ Wars
Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.
Frightening prices on pumpkins this Halloween
This year's wet weather continues to hike the price of fresh produce
Asparagus and strawberries by the bucket load
We eat about 2000 tonnes of asparagus and nearly 5000 tonnes of strawberries each season.
Rain on its way for Labour Weekend
A front is bringing wet weather to several parts of the country tomorrow.
Plan ahead for the long weekend
Motorists heading away for Labour Weekend are being told to drive safely and expect delays
Freezing start, then glorious two days
Temperatures plummeted to zero overnight ahead of heatwave hitting south.
CEO's expenses show receipts for women
Irregular expenses claimed by a disgraced DHB chief were for at least one woman.
Two shots fired at handcuffed teen who stole cop car
Two shots fired at handcuffed 18-year-old who made off in police patrol car.
Probiotics could help women dodge baby blues
A New Zealand study found a probiotic reduced the rate of serious anxiety among new mums.