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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.
The North Island's Desert Rd is now closed as a fierce polar blast moves up New Zealand.
A former decorated police officer has been convicted of drink-driving twice within 6 days.
Downpours, gales and plunging temperatures expected to hammer region from today.
Families are getting a boost from Labour with more money and a $3000 "baby bonus".
Brace yourself NZ: polar blast sweeps north after eventful night in South Island.
The cold front is making its way towards the North Island, ready to hit overnight.
Snow falls in Queenstown as storm's fury moves up the country.
Cold weather, police and a rather long trip are no barrier to a homeless man's journey.
Helicopters will drop confetti along the parade route where Dunedin will celebrate TNZ.
Those living nearby are being kept up by revving, skidding, racing and burnouts.
As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.
Up to a metre of snow to fall in alpine passes while down to sea level in the far south.
Snow down to low levels from Marlborough to Stewart Island with warnings ahead of storm.
Former Dunedin lawyer only paid the money back after a former client complained.
A delay could have a flow-on effect to an area of South Dunedin vulnerable to flooding.
Some might say the Kershaws are "lucky" to have their home, but luck never came into it.
Numerous cars rolling and sliding on icy roads have kept Southern police busy tonight.
A Kiwi tech company is helping solve the problem of safely disposing nuclear waste.
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.
Christchurch Police have serious concerns for a man missing for more than a week.
Payout follows heated exchange at 2015 meeting where mayor called councillor "a liar".
A 34-year-old man is in hospital after being shot by police in Nelson overnight.
Woman brandishing a pistol inside a dairy hot-footed within seconds of entering.
Man "absolutely blown away" after winning $400,000 with Strike Four.
Detectives investigate whether alleged attack on cop mistaken identity or more sinister.
Police stopped a dobbed-in driver but he took off and crashed, killing two.
A receptionist who stole $133,000 from a Christchurch rebuild company has been sentenced.
The Supreme Court appeal of a Wanaka chef who stomped on a man's head has been dismissed.
Witness says tourist who died after being run over was told to walk in front of bus.
Stephen John Hayden and Nigel Stuart Freeman were killed in the two-car collision.