Snow is falling in the South Island and gusty winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms are hitting the North Island - and the worst is yet to come.

The raid came as part of an investigation referred to federal prosecutors in New York.

Federal agents have seized documents from Michael Cohen.

It's good news for vegans, vegetarians and those with dietary requirements.

Orphans Kitchen founder Tom Hishon talks about the sustainable future of New Zealand restaurants.

A "bitterly cold day" for most as the first real winter storm of the year hits.

Ian Blackie, now 68, still vividly recalls survivors refusing to take their life jackets off, long after getting safely to shore.

Protestors interrupt Don Brash at a debate on freedom of speech at the University of Auckland.

Zuckerberg will testify on Capitol Hill this week about the data-privacy scandal.

New Zealand's data currently lies between two powerful forces.

The key is in keeping your home warm and dry.

"Target of zero deaths is audacious, and it's also been successful," Health Minister says.

SAFE says more than 4,000 sheep died in five routine shipments aboard the Awa-ssi Express headed to the Middle East from Australia.

It is time to rug up New Zealand, 2018’s first real "winter storm" is gearing up to hit the country tonight.

Every service has a price, and the price for being on Facebook is your data.

Over 60 thousand Kiwi Facebook users' data has been compromised by the Cambridge Analytica misuse of data scandal.

Ten Kiwis downloaded a quiz app - now 64,000 people here caught up in privacy breach.

"Your donations will go to the most appreciative, kind and loving people."

Photos have emerged from on board the vessel, taken just days after it shipwrecked.

Tom Palaskas, then a 21 year old university student describes hopping on board and capturing these images just two days after it happened in 1968.

Ombudsman forces disclosure of dealings with Peter Thiel's firm after a year of refusals.

Zuckerberg will face off with lawmakers who have long been itching to confront him.

The singer is heard talking excitedly about a cover version of the song Zombie.

COMMENT: The rest of New Zealand should not have to pay for Auckland's phony problem.

The location of a secret lab where a nerve agent was created has been revealed.

Pharmac has announced prescriptions of certain brands of large condoms need to be rationed.

Bloomberg Pursuits considers Auckland’s foodie scene as better than Sydney and Melbourne’s.

US President claims he didn't know about payment made by attorney to adult film star.

COMMENT: Kaikoura, Chch quakes prove we can't afford to be complacent about disasters.

Yulia Skripal says her strength is growing daily after nerve agent attack.