Motorists are being urged to take extra care as strong winds batter some areas of the South.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has struck off the coast of Kaikoura.
Police have released CCTV images of four people involved in the aggravated robbery of a South Dunedin service station on Sunday.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the serious assault of a two-month-old baby in Palmerston.
More Aucklanders are interested in buying properties outside of the city - with many potential buyers keen on the Hawkes Bay where you can get "more bang for your buck".
For a team that have never made any noise in three previous Women's World Cup appearances, New Zealand have a lofty goal in mind after a long-term strategy to improve their playing depth and standard of play.
Jhow Benavidez and Kevin Alvarez delivered stunning free kicks for Honduras as they toppled Uzbekistan 4-3 in their Under-20 World Cup fixture in Christchurch today.
The Orlando Magic named Scott Skiles as head coach with hopes that the former Magic fan favorite can lead the team back to the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2012.
John Campbell had TV3 staff in tears last night as he made a heart-felt speech after signing off from his last show.
Police have located missing Dunedin man Jamie Davidson, and he is safe and well.
A section of the Tokanui Haldane Road in Southland has been closed following a slip.
Dunstan Hospital's foyer rang with sound this afternoon as a flash mob protested proposed funding cuts.
One person was admitted to hospital after a fire at a Dunedin fertiliser plant this morning.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a 55-year-old was beaten and left in a George St alley with eight fractures to his skull.
A 27-year-old woman was admitted to Southland Hospital with stab wounds after a serious assault at a Te Anau bar early this morning.
A woman was assaulted and held at knifepoint during a home invasion in Invercargill.
The search for Dunedin hunter Murray Edge, who is missing in South Canterbury, will continue tomorrow.
An ongoing police prevention operation seeking to highlight the risks and issues associated with hunting in Clutha-Taieri forestry blocks area has been hailed a success.
A man was flown to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition this morning after an assault in Wanaka.
A Dunedin man suffered facial injuries when he was attacked and robbed by three people in the city early this morning.