2017's new record for weather insurance payouts: $242m
Insurance companies have faced record payouts for weather-related damage across NZ.
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A town that hopes Shane Jones delivers jobs
In a town where many young people see little future, Shane Jones has brought some hope.
'Stuck' fault zone could unleash big quake
A large locked-up North Island fault zone could unleash bottled-up energy in a big quake.
Q&A: What's turned up the heat?
What's been cranking up the heat? Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll explains.
Clear night forecast for Monday's supermoon
Meteorologist Ciaran Doolin said a clear night was forecast most of the country.
More storms expected as Roxburgh cleans up
School out for Roxburgh pupils as third day of thunderstorms looms.
Government looks at ways to ease petrol prices
Government intent on dealing with petrol prices, which it says may be unreasonably high
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
Q&A: The big quake threat from NZ's largest fault
Don't be scared, be prepared. That's a scientist's advice around NZ's largest fault zone.
No takers for $150k Taumarunui job
General manager will receive an "Auckland salary" for the "right" candidate.
Severe thunderstorm watch for North Island
MetService warns of risk of torrential deluges that could cause flash flooding and slips.
Residents allowed to return after flooding
Thunderstorms have caused major flooding and slips in Roxburgh.
Lotto winners yet to claim their millions
Could you be one of the winners? Have you checked your Lotto Powerball ticket yet?
Long, hot summery days ahead
It's going to be so hot tomorrow in some parts of NZ you'd think it was summer.
Patchy drizzle making way for fine days
This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms
Global gong for North Island rail viaduct
Rejuvenation of the Makatote rail viaduct captured international attention.
Weather: Windy in north, sunny in south
Gusts of up to 90kmh are expected in the Auckland region today.
Open-water swimmers span generations
1300 people are set to swim the Auckland Harbour Crossing today.
It's looking like a dry December
A dry spell is developing across New Zealand that could last into December.
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.