Latest from West Coast

Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves

Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island

Wild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.

Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand

MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.

Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country

A front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.

Hero Pike River survivor convicted after assault at grandmother’s funeral

Daniel Rockhouse apologises for attack on uncle.

Rain, wind and thunder on the way as front sweeps in from the Tasman

MetService has issued safety warnings and advice before bad weather hits NZ on Sunday.

Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter

Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.

Editorial: Meth crisis needs a collaborative approach

We must support those on the frontline of this complex and growing emergency.

Ex-top cop's 'super injunction' lifts but media can't report details of allegations

Former deputy police commissioner fighting to stop publication of new allegations.

'Good bloke': Ex-minister surprised at top cop's porn allegation

Jevon McSkimming - already under criminal investigation - resigned abruptly yesterday.

Police deputy quits after porn allegedly found on work computer - sources

Pornography allegedly found while high-ranking officer suspended in separate inquiry.

Eighteen Lotto players win over $19k each – where tickets were sold

Two players shared the First Division prize, snagging $500,000 each.

'How they do it in the West Coast': Man disfigures family dog in drunken attack

Ronan Apiti said Buck the dog was like one of his children.

Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended

A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.

'Bittersweet': Pike River widow on permanent memorial plans

DoC is working with families of the victims on the memorial.

Pike River film to premiere in Sydney, images of movie's stars Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm released

Pike River families will attend the Sydney premiere alongside cast and crew.

Third venomous snake washes up: How storms are driving sea snakes to NZ shores

The snake was dead when it was discovered.

Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design

'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.