What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.

Police have serious concerns for the occupant of the Waverley home which was destroyed by a fire on Monday.

A "body" discovered at a South Taranaki property completely destroyed by a fire yesterday was in fact the remains of an animal - but the search for the property's owner continues.

There was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.

A body has been discovered in the remains of a Taranaki home gutted by fire.

Organisers of a Christmas fireworks show in Taranaki say anyone who thinks they were hit by debris should contact them.

If variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.

Massey University has announced a new chancellor after Chris Kelly stood down following his comments about female veterinary graduates.

Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.

A tree surgeon who bled to death at the top of a tree when his chainsaw cut his throat was "never reckless", says his former Taranaki boss.

Taranaki Iwi and environmental groups are bitterly disappointed. "The failings of our government and the failings of DOC especially, means we have to go out and fight these corporations off". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Study finds some overweight and obese children drink up to 2L of sweet drink - including juice, cordial, energy drinks and soft drinks - a day.

Taranaki Iwi and environmental groups are bitterly disappointed. "The failings of our government and the failings of DOC especially, means we have to go out and fight these corporations off". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

There is no risk of oil leaking into the sea off Taranaki due to a crack in the Maari oil platform.

100% Pure Taranaki want to use alternatives to 1080 poison to keep pest numbers low. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

100% Pure Taranaki have been given a chance to use alternatives to 1080. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Waverley A&P Show has been going for 86 years. People come from around the region to experience what is one of the last old style farming events around.

Shandelle Battersby checks into a boutique hotel in the heart of the city.

At least five homes have been evacuated and a main road has been closed after wild weather struck in the Wellington region.

South Taranaki iwi Nga Rauru feels let down by the Department of Conservation's decision not to submit on a seabed mining application

Here's why the Taranaki capital should be on your New Zealand bucketlist.

A former Taranaki business association treasurer has pleaded guilty to taking $25,000 in cheques for personal use. A plea of guilty

Taranaki residents described a terrifying noise preceding a tremor followed by 30 seconds of shaking.

Squally thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.

Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.

It's just the third day of November yet eight people have already died on the country's roads.

A group of children from a South Taranaki primary school are appealing to the Pope to intervene in an international kidnapping case involving a very special bear.

It is believed the tractor rolled onto the driver after it collided with a car that was overtaking it.