NZ-led study aims to forecast next 'super-eruption'
Scientists will model the risks of a future "super-eruption" in a new $8.2 million study.
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Warmest weather since autumn to hit NZ
It's about to get hot but not everyone gets to enjoy the beach weather.
Northland marinas dispute biosecurity fee
Plan to keep marine nasties out of Northland waters isn't fair, marina operators say
Thunderstorms to rattle north, snow in south
No let-up from wild weather with thunderstorms rolling across North Island today.
Let it snow: Up to 10cm expected to fall
Wild, wintry weather is spreading across the country today.
Wild twisters may do more harm
Reprise of destructive thunderstorms and tornadoes could hit parts of both Islands.
Beehive thefts take huge toll on industry
Police are investigating hundreds of stolen beehives in the Western Bay of Plenty.
All hail's breaking loose - stormy 24 hours ahead
It's going to be a wild 24 hours in the west.
Twister terror: Pics show tornado damage to preschool
A tornado has blasted through small West Coast settlement as lightning hits north.
Wettest year and there's still more to come
Springs starts with a bang with heavy rain and winds slamming into western regions.
Dame Tariana to speak for the river
Pair named to represent Te Awa Tupua, the legal personhood of the Whanganui River.
Husband died falling down stairs, wife pleads guilty 6 years later
Wife probed initially after asking sister-in-law "How does it feel to hug a murderer?"
Suburb's house values jumped 109 per cent
Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty Market had seen strong growth over the last two years.
Heavy rain causes slips to fall on roads
"Severe weather" warning: heavy rain in parts of Gisborne and northern Hawke's Bay.
Weekend weather: Heavy rain for North Island
It's an inside day for most across the North Island.
New speed camera sites revealed
The next roll out of digital speed cameras starts next week in Auckland.
Warm but wet spring looking likely
New Zealand has a high chance of seeing warmer than average temperatures this spring.
Victim's mum wants attackers charged as adults
Naomi suffered a broken nose and a cracked jaw after being bashed by group of teens.
Storms, rain to usher in spring in north
For many the weekend is gearing up to be one for staying indoors.
20 landslides: Slip 'sounded like an earthquake'
More than 20 landslides came down in Wellington overnight.
End of the line for fishing clubs
Surfcasting clubs on the way out in Taranaki and Wanganui
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Family home a great entertainer
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Rural paradise is easy commute
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Man heard oinking over police scanner
The sound of oinks has been broadcasting over the lower North Island via police scanner.
Spring to start on soggy note
With just days until spring we reveal what the coming week holds in store for everyone.
Northland gunman: Not guilty plea to supplying weapons
Multiple charges of supplying military style weapons used in killing two women.
Hit-and-run accused allegedly gave cops false statement
Teen accused of a hit and run near Wellington is also facing charges of lying to police.
Six killed in grisly Mt Albert domestic attacks that shocked Auckland
Elderly man ruled insane after fatally injuring housekeeper then himself.
Flooding forces principal on traffic duty
The wild weather is sweeping south with motorists stranded and regions battered.
Empty shoes for people lost to suicide
Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.
Lost climber spends night on Mt Ruapehu
Mountaineer spends cold night waiting to be rescued from snowy slopes of Mt Ruapehu.