Worst storm of year: Snow in south, Desert Rd closed
The North Island's Desert Rd is now closed as a fierce polar blast moves up New Zealand.
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'Worst storm of the year' heading north
The North Island's Desert Rd is now closed as a fierce polar blast moves up NZ.
Hawke's Bay braced for savage storm
Downpours, gales and plunging temperatures expected to hammer region from today.
Snow down to 100m tonight in south
The cold front is making its way towards the North Island, ready to hit overnight.
Snow Zealand: Big chill's fury moves up the country
Snow falls in Queenstown as storm's fury moves up the country.
Homeless man's frosty hike to Far North
Cold weather, police and a rather long trip are no barrier to a homeless man's journey.
94-year-old hits the slopes on Mt Hutt
As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.
Four days of hell: Worst weather of the year to hit
Up to a metre of snow to fall in alpine passes while down to sea level in the far south.
Snow, rain and gales in time for holidays
Snow down to low levels from Marlborough to Stewart Island with warnings ahead of storm.
Cycling the country for vulnerable kids
A Blenheim youth, who was adopted as a boy, is cycling 1100km to help kids in state care.
Wellington start-up's smart bottle filter
Water-tech company Refil has launched its universal water filter on Kickstarter.
Gale, squalls and heavy rain on the way
Northlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.
Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.
Fog cancels flights and ice closes roads
14 domestic flights have been cancelled and 17 delayed.
Cheeky thief takes noise control car
Only in Northland: Thief takes noise control vehicle, crashes into police car.
Mantle of molten rock deep below NZ
GPS data has revealed how mantle rock beneath the Central North Island is being melted.
Big freeze - year's coldest fortnight begins
It was a freezing cold night for some in the South Island.
Miserable weekend weather approaches
Most of the country should see rain this weekend, but the temperatures should be mild.
Two house fires in Palmerston North overnight
A burning gas main made a house fire even harder for firefighters.
Police find man involved in creek accident
A police spokeswoman says the driver has been located and is uninjured.
NZ set for wet, cold Sunday
Showers will keep most of the country wet today, with snow expected in Canterbury.
Slip closes SH2 at Waimana Gorge
Heavy rain continuing to lash the Bay of Plenty has caused a slip.
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.