Frosty start today, records confirm soggy August
There have been 16 wet days in Auckland this month. The average is 14.
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Queenstown stabbing: One man in critical condition, one stable
Mass brawl between two groups ends with two men in hospital with stab wounds.
Man admits himself to Queenstown Hospital after BB gun shooting
The man turned up to the hospital telling staff that he'd been shot.
'This is a dream': Richie McCaw tells boy he's going to Rugby World Cup
Eleven-year-old Toby Fletcher and his dad are off on the trip of a lifetime.
Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park
Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.
Crappy ending for old pupil's return to school
Teachers and students left disgusted by former pupil's late-night break-in.
Man fights for costs after being acquitted in sex case
The man's lawyer cited other cases where six-figure payments had been ordered.
High-tech air ambulances rolled out
$15 million Airbus H145 choppers start service tomorrow in Christchurch and Dunedin.
Massive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidental
The Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.
'Bath salts' being sold as MDMA to unsuspecting customers
Bath salts can keep people awake for three days and induce a psychotic episode.
Roof from The Cloud ripped to shreds from storm; 1700 lightning strikes
High winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.
Winter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstorms
There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.
Former All Blacks star: Hit-and-run 'saved my life'
"It wasn't good, but I have my feet on the ground and are standing upright ... "
Hunker down! Tornadoes, storms, power cuts expected
Batten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!
Your weather: Snow, stormy and sunny - find out where
If you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".
French couple who beat man in drug deal gone wrong sentenced
Frenchman "lost control" after being scammed on cannabis deal.
Stunned scientists: Meet Hercules, the giant parrot that stalked NZ
Hercules the Unexpected was nearly half the height of a human and too big to fly.
Driver can't explain crash that changed two lives forever
The driver at fault will probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.
$8 million of clients' cash gone
Two companies were placed into interim liquidation three weeks ago.
Angus bull worth $10,000 shot dead
Police said the shooting happened on Friday night or Saturday morning.
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
'They're there to be supported': Steve Hansen responds to ref attacks
Steve Hansen says two attacks on rugby referees over the weekend is a 'real shame'.
'Cattle market': Burger King sorry for group job interview in busy restaurant
One applicant who walked out said people deserved to be interviewed in private.
'No legal right': Disabled woman has to leave NZ
Immigration New Zealand refusing to budge on its order to deport.
Junior rugby referee 'punched, strangled' by spectator
Police and Counties Manukau Rugby Union are investigating the assault.
Man saves dog from death row after stealing him back from the pound
Desperate dog owner admits going to extreme lengths to save beloved dog from death row.
What winter? Weather gods smile on New Zealand again
The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.
Toddler dies after being misdiagnosed, discharged from hospital
Dunedin toddler died just hours after being discharged from hospital for the second time.
Scramble to impose tougher restrictions for remorseless sex offender
The man will be released from prison after serving the entirety of his nine-year sentence.
Drunk patron pulls down pride flag, abuses performers at gay event
Up to 30 men, some drunk and belligerent, spilled into the bar.
Mum convicted of assault after using force to discipline her son
Child had been kicking and verbally abusing her while she was driving, the court heard.
Home invasion: Masked intruders hold couple at gunpoint
Two intruders threatened couple at gunpoint and demanded money and drugs.
Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.