Bay of Islands the place to be for summer sun today

The MetService is forecasting rain for much of New Zealand today, perhaps ruining plans for post-party barbecues and sunbathing.

The lower North Island and the South Island's West Coast and Buller regions have been told to brace for a wet and windy start to 2017.

A spectacular fireworks display off Auckland's Sky Tower and parties around the country herald the start of a new year.

To the sound of 200-300 voices chanting "live, live, Israel, resolution go to Hell", Hawke's Bay pastor Nigel Woodley stood outside

A truck was blocking State Highway 1, north of Wellington, after it rolled.

An American motoryclist was found dead with his crashed motorbike two days after he left a hotel, and failed to turn up for work the next morning.

In protest at an "outrageous" United Nations resolution, busloads of Hawke's Bay residents will travel to Parliament today to condemn

A posterior tattoo canvas and erotic eggplant are among the site's oddest hits of 2016.

Thousands have reported feeling the "severe" 5.5 magnitude quake which rattled central New Zealand this afternoon.

Traffic delays north of Wellington are becoming a daily occurrence as capital residents head away for New Year.

Feel dogged by news of the Kardashians this year? We've got another one for you.

A weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.

One person has died and another two been badly injured in separate crashes as holiday traffic queues across the North Island.

Demolition of the Reading Cinema carpark building will begin next week.

The author of a controversial running guide has apologised for suggesting female joggers should see wolf whistles as compliments.

A man armed with a knife has entered a Wellington petrol station, demanding cash and cigarettes.

Motorists heading out of Wellington face a nightmare two-hour gridlock north of the capital.

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.

The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.

Quake-affected businesses in Wellington and Hurunui have been given a boost with the announcement that support subsidies will be extended.

Being in charge of the population of a small town is "a dream come true".

A crash that closed the Terrace Tunnel in Wellington has been cleared and the tunnel has re-opened, NZTA Wellington said.

A truck used to destroy sensitive documents catches fire outside the Treasury building in Wellington this morning.

Wet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.

A tuk-tuk has rolled leaving passengers bloodied and with serious injuries in Wellington.

Father and daughter bears Sean and Sasa tucked into their usual meal at Wellington Zoo today, but with a Christmas twist. The sun

Traffic has already slowed to a crawl in parts of the country as holidaymakers head out of town for Christmas.

​A person has died from a heart attack while in Christmas traffic near Wellington.

A man has died from a heart attack while in Christmas traffic near Wellington.