As the storm batters the south island and parts of the north, civil defence and local councils are urging people to stay away from beaches and exposed area.

Cyclone to bring phenomenal deluges, damaging winds and snow.

Blaze moved at 'frightening speed' says devastated business owner.

English's leadership bolstered by Newshub Reid Research poll.

The Newshub poll may be National's high-water mark this term.

House-price growth eased in main centres but regions are enjoying a property resurgence

Are you storing chocolate in the fridge? Stop it. Just stop it.

Mt Eden cat ventures out in the dead of the night and steals underwear.

Rumours are circulating about disquiet in the ranks of the National Party.

An entire suburb's undies were regularly going missing - now the culprit's been outed.

New Zealanders are wiping out supermarkets' supplies of summer essentials like sunblock.

Retailers are virtually sold out

NIWA says if it gets to 39.5C or higher, it’ll be the tenth warmest temperature of all time in NZ.

People warned to expect floods, wild winds and thunderstorms.

As students head back to school, traffic gridlock on Auckland roads.

Driver leads police on 30 km chase during morning rush hour.

It's back to school and the traffic nightmare starts for another year.

Much of the country swelters in scorching temperatures

Adults are struggling with the heat, babies are struggling even more. Here's how to help.

Kiwis are coming up with ingenious ways of coping with the heatwave

Yes you can still exercise outdoors, even in this heat, but here's what you need to know.

Couple 'treasured their secret' in the months leading up to public pregnancy announcement.

New Zealand may be about to deal with a double dose of tropical trouble.

Kiwis are getting creative to beat the heat.

If you thought it's been humid already, be warned - it may be about to get stickier.

Grandfather leaves kids in hot car while he gets lunch from shopping centre.

Andrea Moore has broken her silence over her fashion label's financial woes

Andrea Moore reveals she fought for financial compensation from Auckland Transport due to its disruptive construction outside several stores.

Ports of Auckland is once again inviting Aucklanders behind its iconic red fence this Auckland Anniversary Weekend to discover the port from land, sea and sky.

Ports of Auckland is once again inviting Aucklanders behind its iconic red fence