The latest cold blast has led to car accidents and flight delays in Queenstown.

The Waitaki bid now has until November to put together a complete application to Unesco.

Sam Duffy was jailed in 2013 for indecent assault, sexual violation of two girls under 10.

If you don't get snow today, you'll get rain and wind.

Let's talk about the wine and the view, says Jesse Mulligan, from his oversized bath.

Bluff man had millions of oysters removed after outbreak of deadly parasite.

Cavers rescued after night underground were students.

A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.

Living in a fridge? For Euan Baxter it has been his normal winter life for 30 years.

A severe weather watch is in force for heavy rain for Northland between 3am and 3pm.

Wet weather is steadily heading south down the country.

Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.

Hundreds of keen skiers and snowboarders raced up to Cardrona ski field today.

Nan of man who hasn't been seen for nearly two weeks is desperate to be reunited with him.

Several people have been hurt, and one killed, since the holiday road toll period began.

Large amounts methamphetamine and a cannabis growing operation uncovered.

Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.

Police treating the death unexplained, do not believe he died in suspicious circumstances.

Nicole Tuxford's body was found by a tradesman at the house in April.

The forgeries saw Dunedin scientist obtain the drugs codeine, tramadol and diazapam.

Searches and sales on heating ballooned as the first real chill of winter started to bite.

Police say the discovery is not thought to be suspicious.

Victim sustained two black eyes, but what happened after fight was very unexpected.

Man arrested after five months on run in case of jewellery thefts worth over $200,000.

He also drunkenly assaulted the man's wife and had a racist rant in front of his daughter.

Hold on for a fast and fascinating day, writes Paul Rush.

He's the controversial, larger than life web mogul and she's the young law student.

Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.

Footage has revealed the spectacular clarity of one of NZ's largest freshwater springs.

Anthony Hall breached a protection order when assaulting his partner in front of child.