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Gales, snow: Monster waves hit 11m, Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes in freezer
Winds of up to 120km/h are forecast in the Wellington region until about 11am today.
Monster waves, snow, gales: Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes up in the freezer
Rug up warm, the cold is here to stay, with snow warnings out in force for many areas.
Wild weather: Monster waves slam capital, snow closes roads
A vicious wintry blast is taking hold across the North Island.
Collapsed in a river, her breath stopped for 18 minutes
Heather Macdonald was dead when pulled from the freezing Tongariro River. CPR saved her.
Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint
The comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.
Crash survivor: 'I spat my teeth into someone's hand'
Kelsey Tarrant is held together by surgical rods and pins. But her recovery is astounding.
Taupō cuts tourism funding, moves focus to domestic market
The Taupō District Council has slashed half-a-million dollars of funding.
Person critical after Tūrangi water incident
The person was airlifted to hospital about 10.35am.
Man dies after being swept down river
A man has died after being swept down a river near Tangiwai last night.
An end to icy 5am starts for 9am skiing?
New system being designed to address too many skiers/boarders chasing too few car parks.
Bitter feud: Huka Lodge sale lands in court
Battle between businessmen Michael Kidd and Alexander van Heeren continues.
Mt Ruapehu fall: 'I saw sky and gravel and rock flash before my eyes'
His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."
Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".
Surface flooding and landslips as rain batters Wellington
Surface flooding and landslips around capital after heavy and sustained rain overnight.
'Heartbreaking' tragedy: The driving mistake that tore three families apart
Devastated family members speak out after coroner's ruling made public.
'Unbelievably' sad: Heartbroken widow pays tribute to husband after gliding tragedy
Couple spent lovely morning together just hours before fatal flight.
Tūrangi police's family harm persistence pays off
This week's Tūrangi police report covers quad bikes, family harm and the move to level 1.
Fewer allowed on Mt Ruapehu slopes this season
North Island skifields opening this year at reduced capacity, RAL expect a loss.
Human remains on Desert Rd: Man admits being an accessory to murder
Operation Quattro was an investigation into the alleged murder of Bao Chang Wang
Raetihi tragedy: 'We are completely devastated'
Community united in grief over death of two boys and their grandmother.
One person dead in Waiouru crash
One person has died after a truck and car collided near Waiouru.
Desert Rd homicide: Duo deny murdering Ricky Wang
Four men have been charged over the alleged murder of missing man Ricky Wang.
Council to pass Taupo waters monitoring to Tūwharetoa
The board could be the first iwi authority to have functions transferred from a council.
Mt Tauhara victim 'generous person' and member of Muslim community
A spokesman for the community said her husband was heartbroken.
Desert Rd killing: One of four accused pleads not guilty
A tip-off in March led police to the grisly discovery of human remains near Tongariro.
Ill-prepared tourist froze to death on Alpine Crossing
Civil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.
Jailed dad uses cultural report in bid to get murder term cut
Judge: Killing "callous and brutal murder of defenceless and highly vulnerable infant".
Buried in shallow grave: Fourth man in court over Desert Rd murder case
Fourth man arrested in connection to human remains found buried near the Desert Rd.
Desert Rd homicide: Duo appear in court, detectives expect to make more arrests
Although the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe it is Ricky Wang.
North Island skifields to open for July school holidays
Good news for snow lovers - the North Island ski areas plan to open this year.
Buried in shallow grave: Two men charged with murder
Two men charged with murder after human remains found buried in a shallow grave.
Caps off to skiers when slopes open
Skifield operators not restricted in how many skiers they have on the slopes this season.