Polar blast chills New Zealand – rain, wind and snow expected
Snow could fall as low as 500 metres in some parts of the South Island.
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Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
LIV Golf coming to NZ? 'I want nothing to do with it', says Kiwi golfing legend
'They’ve been hugely disruptive to the game of golf.'
'True gentleman': Kiwi chopper pilot shot dead in West Papua farewelled
Hundreds of locals turned up to remember Glen Conning, 'a man with mana'.
60 charges laid following string of vehicle thefts in Canterbury
Police said 22 stolen ignition barrels were recovered at an address between June and July.
Pedestrian seriously injured after bus crash in Christchurch
Images from the scene show the windscreen of the bus cracked.
Fresh nationwide warnings as scammers impersonate police, vulnerable people losing money
Multiple reports across the country have surfaced of police scam calls.
Ashburton drug bust: 844 cannabis plants, 14 firearms and $200,000 cash seized
Two men have been arrested and charged following an operation targeting illicit drugs.
'It wasn’t a booze up': The night of NZ pilot's deadly chopper crash revealed
His boss says he was a 'model employee' and is dumbfounded by his actions.
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says sorry - again
The Invercargill mayor has made his second public apology.
'Polar blast': Forecasters say chilly temperatures, snow possible next week
'Winter is very much still around.'
'He should be safe': High school student beaten unconscious during violent classroom attack
The school called the incident "completely unacceptable".
Huge plumes of smoke seen in Wānaka following large burn off
The large burn off on a hillside above Wānaka is under control, officials say.
Mainland sports wrap: Ex-Warriors forward a premiership winner at 44; First XV showdowns
The best of what was and what's to come in Mainland sport.
Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister
Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.
Coroner hears from last person to speak with young Gloriavale man before his sudden death
The inquest into Gloriavale man Sincere Standtrue's death continues.
Police catch group fleeing alleged hit-and-run
Four young people were taken into police custody.
Mayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'
The driver says a poor decision was made.
Firefighters free person after car ploughs into house
The crash happened in a gated community for people aged over-60.
Nelson hostage situation: Two people leave house, one taken to hospital as cordons continue
Armed officers are in the area, residents are told to stay away.
'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North Island
Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.
The Feelers' lead singer sentenced after third drink-driving conviction
James Reid has been sentenced for refusing a blood test.
Suspected hostage situation in Nelson
Schools and a hospital are in lockdown and residents have been told to stay away while police respond to a suspected hostage situation in Nelson. Video / Tim Cuff
Father dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling match
The stock agent died in hospital after the accident.
'He was having sex with me but I wasn’t awake': The first four women testify at serial rape trial
Former footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.
'Dangerous excessive speeds': Motorist drove at more than 150km/h then fled police
The driver faces charges including failing to stop, dangerous driving and drugs charges.
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Are you a thrill-seeker? Here are six experiences you don’t want to overlook.
Christchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines funding
Government will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.
'Blood on their hands': Father of baby who died suddenly warned OT infant 'not safe' before tragedy
Police investigating the death of a 2-month-old boy say the death is 'unexplained'.
'I don't believe in hoodoos': First XV grudge match between old Christchurch rivals returns
The Herald looks ahead to Saturday's crunch semifinal.
Trial ends for Christchurch schoolboy accused of multiple rapes
Teen did not deny offending against schoolgirls after four days of Youth Court trial.