State of emergency in Dunedin, army in Timaru to assist Civil Defence as wild weather hits
A state of emergency has now been declared for the entire Otago Region.
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35 facing another night without power
Power will be out overnight for at least 35 customers, as the big clean up continues.
Partner of man shot dead in Kinloch found safe and well
The partner of a man shot dead in Kinloch last night has been found safe and uninjured.
Hundreds without power in wake of storm
Householders waking to cold dark homes after storm cuts power.
Man shot dead in Taupo
The man died of an apparent gunshot wound at a house on Whangamata Rd in Kinloch.
Man found dead in Kinloch with gunshot wound
A man has been found dead in Kinloch tonight with what appears to be a gunshot wound.
Oh no! Stand by for a soaking
The settled weather isn't supposed to last with downpours on the way.
Auckland man missing, aged 94
The elderly man set out for Taupo this morning but never arrived.
Desert Rd to close for damage assessment
The Desert Rd will close for two short periods Wednesday morning.
Not again - Another bout of severe weather to hit
The second week of the school holidays will bring heavy rains and high winds.
Sick pensioner fails to save dog from destruction
Seventy-six-year-old owner pleaded for mercy for his beloved dog Scoobie.
Woman survives freezing night lost on Mt Ruapehu
A lost skier was found at 2.30am in deep snow drifts.
Back to 'normal' as wintry blast ends
Power and roads are mostly back up and running after last week's storm.
Busy weekend for rescue chopper
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter went to three callouts yesterday.
Snow prompts avalanche and crevasse warning
Some Central North Island roads are reopening this afternoon.
Snowed in: 500 trapped at Chateau Tongariro, alpine resort
Pallets of food supplies being dispatched to snowbound accommodation.
Weather closes back in around middle of North Island
Wintry blast defies predictions and turns nasty again with heavy rain and wind.
Taupo schools bursting at seams
Most Taupo schools are either full or expecting more students soon.
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.
New boarding school aimed at Maori boys
The new boarding school in Taupo will be aimed at Maori boys in Years 11 to 13.
Charter schools for Rotorua and Taupo
Two new charter schools, one in Rotorua and the other in Taupō, are set to open next year.
Ngati Tuwharetoa settlement nears
Taupo attractions, including Huka Falls, Craters of the Moon to be handed back to iwi.
Police name pedestrian killed in Tokoroa truck crash
Police have named the pedestrian killed on State Highway 1 near Tokoroa on Tuesday.
New classrooms for schools
A further $3m investment into schools in the region was announced in Taupo today.
Kiwis come a cropper in Tour opening stage
Kiwis George Bennett and Patrick Bevin crashed in the first stage of the Tour de France.
Person seriously injured after hitting tree
One person has serious injuries after crashing their car into a tree near Turangi.
Heavy rain forecast: It's going to get wet
Some areas of the country could get up to 160mm of rain.
'Ghost quakes' hit central North Island
For a fleeting few minutes, it appeared the East Coast had been rocked by quakes
Man pleads to murder of daughter
A man accused of murdering his 9-month-old daughter has pleaded not guilty.
Helicopter crashes after catching fire
Amazing escape after pilot of helicopter found next to burning wreck.