Waterspout seen off Taranaki coast
Curious locals snap several photos as a weather system passed along the west of NZ.
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Cliff rescue specialists winch dog 30m to safety
The dog was trapped for more than 24 hours after he fell while hunting with his owner.
26 properties infected with myrtle rust
The number of properties contaminated by the fungal disease has risen to 26.
Joshua Waite 'a strong kid'
Former Stratford man says son's recovery from head injury expected to be long and costly.
Myrtle rust: 20 cases now confirmed
Twenty properties around New Zealand are now infected with myrtle rust.
Confidential info passed in hair salon
Details of a Stratford councillor's multiple confidentiality breaches can now be revealed.
Myrtle rust spreads in Taranaki
A further three locations have been confirmed positive with the fungal pest.
Myrtle rust continues to spread
Two more properties in Taranaki have tested positive for myrtle rust today.
Woman seriously injured in South Taranaki crash
Police say a car and a motorbike have crashed in Patea.
Woman found after two nights on Mt Taranaki
Woman left a note saying she was heading off on a tramp.
Playboy model: 'Maori not indigenous'
Playboy model who scaled Mt Taranaki to take a naked photo has lashed out at critics.
Our real-life heroes honoured
Those in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.
Man hurt after falling through museum roof
The man has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.
Official figures: Just how wet was April?
Whangaparaoa was drenched with nearly five times its normal April rainfall, figures show.
Private schools lure high-paid principals
Five state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.
Wild weather heading north
Wellington train services suspended after strong winds and heavy rain overnight.
Drivers warned to expect wild weather
Grab the wet weather gear as rain is on its way, and high winds are set to hit.
Low-decile schools lag in teaching scheme
Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers
Weather clears as Easter ends
The weather is looking calmer at last as New Zealanders head back to work after Easter
Showers en route for North Island
Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.
Two more days of sun before rain returns
Enjoy the sun while you can, rain is back from Wednesday
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui flood predictions downgraded, evacuations still possible
Residents are urged to be prepared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Debbie deluge - rain wreaks havoc
Chaos as Cyclone Debbie's tail hammers NZ with heavy rain.
Wild weather: Warning for commuters
Motorists are urged to take care on the way home - but the worst is to come tomorrow.
Watch NZH Focus: Farms cut off by rising river levels
As the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie hits our shores floodwaters are starting to rise.
'Big smiles on faces' as school evacuated
Remote school sent children home because roads were expected to be flooded.
Live: Big wet - school evacuated
A school is being evacuated and flooding is hitting lots of areas in in the North Island.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Parapara highway marks 100 years
The route through the Paraparas has been open for 100 years. Made with funding from NZ On AIr.
Brace for deluge, North Island warned
Virtually no region in the North Island will escape the torrential rains.
Heavy NZ rain this week after Qld cyclone
Heavy rain is expected across NZ this week in the wake of Cyclone Debbie
New Zealand's boom towns revealed
Regional GDP growth is up across 12 out of New Zealand's 15 regions.