Flooding has led to evacuations in Westland in the south while winds battering the upper North Island have left scores of households without power.

Finally some good news for dairy farmers - Fonterra will be doubling its dividend payout after profits jumped 123 per cent.

Dame Patsy Reddy will replace Sir Jerry Mateparae.

Government ramps up charge against the sexist slogans used by Wicked Campers.

New Zealand might be in the depths of autumn, but temperatures are soaring.