Slip closes SH2 at Waimana Gorge
Heavy rain continuing to lash the Bay of Plenty has caused a slip.
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Kiwi hit and run leads to plea for careful driving
Kiwis are getting hit by cars, with drivers thinking it's a possum.
Severe weather warning: Flooding and slips possible
Steady rainfall is forecast as a low makes its way slowly down the North Island.
Missing man: Police have concerns for 65-year-old
Police want help to locate a missing man.
Cold weather too much for myrtle rust?
Colder temperatures may mean myrtle rust might not survive long if it reaches Wellington.
Severe weather: 18 hours of rain for parts of country
Hunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.
Supreme Court hears Affco case in Wellington
Affco's case is being heard in the Supreme Court in Wellington today.
Nasty weather set to strike New Zealand
The shortest day of the year ushers in nasty weather.
Auckland fog to return overnight
Today's thick fog is set to return to the upper North Island overnight.
SH1 blocked near Wellington, biker seriously injured
SH1 is blocked north of Wellington after a serious crash between a car and motorcycle.
North Island rattled by 4.4 earthquake
The moderate tremor struck 45km east of Stratford at 11.09am.
Crisp, clear days in store for weekend
The tempest is over and now the country enjoys a spell of fine weather.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Artificial snow hits Ruapehu
Ruapehu is considering extending the season. Made from funding with NZ On Air.
Snow showers, heavy rain as cold blast hits
From today an active front will begin to cross the South Island, moving north.
Dry, cool weekend forecast
Tonight's rugby - and most of the country - should stay dry over the next two days.
IWC panel demands action over Maui dolphins
A high-level scientific panel has again urged NZ to save the Maui dolphin from extinction.
Scientists to eavesdrop on Maui dolphins
Scientists are set to eavesdrop on the critically endangered Maui dolphin.
Icy road warnings in place
Drivers have been slipping and sliding on South Island roads this morning.
Rotorua 'the darling of the property market'
Rotorua has been deemed "the darling of the property market" after a strong value growth.
Mt Ruapheu ski season opens earlier than ever before
A North Island ski field is blanketed with snow and ready for Kiwis to hit the slopes.
Leave early to beat holiday traffic
A mixture of holiday traffic and miserable weather will wreak havoc on the roads.
Fresh fog warnings for airports tonight
Air New Zealand has warned of potential flight disruption at four South Island airports.
Plane with engine trouble lands safely
A full emergency was declared today as a small plane prepared to land in Hamilton.
Manhunt stirs up central North Island
The man is wanted on a range of serious offences, police say.
Brrrrrr! Cold snap hits the north of NZ
A northwester warmed parts of the south, as those in the upper North Island shiver.
Agent on sex charges still selling houses
Exclusive: Man says there's 'no truth' to allegations and vows to defend them.
Armed woman holds up Tararua petrol station
Woman flees with cash, smokes after late night petrol station heist.
Nelson lashed by heavy rains this evening
Heavy rain in Nelson should clear by tomorrow morning.
Kaitaki to be NZ registered after KiwiRail purchase
KiwiRail has secured the future of the Interislander ferry Kaitaki by buying the boat
Wild weather to lash north today
Wild weather batters north, as 80 km/h gusts hit the Harbour Bridge.
More jobs predicted for Northland
More than 3500 extra jobs predicted to be created in Northland
Winter to come early as polar blast hits
Heavy rain, snow and icy gales will blast the country as the week ends.
Frosty mornings, icy nights grip NZ
Kiwis wake to frost after temperatures in some parts of the county dipped under 0°C.