Snow closes South Island roads
4:18 PM Motorists have been trapped by snow on South Island roads, and heavy rain heads north to dampen the rugby in Wellington.
Can TOP top 5 per cent?
ANALYSIS: Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party is either a new type of politics or another flash in the pan.
No parole for Moko's dad
3:13 PM Father of slain toddler facing charges of assault against his children.
Sir Peter's boat comes home
4:19 PM The schooner that Sir Peter Blake was aboard when he died has returned to NZ.
Store owner feared for family
As masked teens ransacked his store, he could only think of his family, asleep in the next room.
Legends saddle up for battle
Two former rugby foes will join forces to become charity cycling heroes.
Wellington pumped for the Lions
Wellington is a sea of red as the most awaited test match in years approaches.
White van scam returns
Buying a stereo from the back of a van isn't something one Hamilton man would usually do, but temptation got the better of him.
No evidence of morgue bullying
She said the atmosphere was so bad she had to go on special leave, but the DHB disagreed. That's been backed up by an investigation.
Water main gets hammering
Well, it was forecast to be a wet one - and it certainly was in New Plymouth.
From Naseby to 10 Downing St
NZ anti-bullying campaigner Ashleigh Smith has been presented with a Queen's Young Leaders Award by the Queen.
Volunteers receive recognition
St John helper says it was humbling to get award from governor-general.
NZ set to tango on trade
Dairy on the table in trade negotiations with four-country Latin American bloc.
Car over bank in Taranaki
Two people were taken to hospital on Friday night after the car they were in plummeted down a bank on State Highway 45.
High-speed chase ends in jail
Dakota Nathan raced past stop signs and around road spikes in an attempt to lose his police pursuers.
PD considered for child-rapist
A 59-year-old has admitted charges of multiple offences against 11-year-old girl.
Big quake spawns little ones
A swarm of weak quakes have hit the central North Island after a larger offshore quake.
Behind the facade
As the first earthquake-damaged buildings start to come down on Kaikoura's West End, layers of history are being revealed.
Exploratory drilling in Wellington Harbour
Government money helps fast-track alternative water supply projects.
Street still finding its feet
Sudden, literal shakeup of Blenheim town centre sees street in recovery.
NZ set to tango on trade
Dairy on the table in trade negotiations with four-country Latin American bloc.
Bill English's refresher in media training
SATIRE: Repeat after me: All New Zealanders can be proud of our boys both on and off the water!
Cup glory at what price?
OPINION: Bermuda now has a special place in Kiwi hearts, but don't be surprised if the love's not reciprocated.
Nayland launches sports institute
Nayland College is launching a sports academy for students seeking high-performance training.
Bookseller a champion for children's literature
John McIntyre was the last word on children's books.
Letter leads to PM visit
A broken-down plane didn't stop Bill English accepting the invitation of a 10-year-old student.
Volunteers receive recognition
St John helper says it was humbling to get award from governor-general.
Time for a sugar tax
OPINION: The celebrity chef has managed to get the issues of sugar and obesity on the menu.
Fair dinkum docs
Rural doctors can be thin on the ground. So Australian Paul Worley did something about it.
Ranui House hits capacity
Demand for cancer treatment is stretching charitable accommodation providers.
We still need feminism
OPINION: I never thought I was a feminist, but three things made me realise it's still important:
Success isn't a straight line
OPINION: Telling the story of the bumps, the hiccups and the flaming crashes will hopefully encourage young women.
We need female role models
OPINION: Never underestimate the impact of opening the eye of young women to opportunities they never knew were possible.
First woman in 118 years
Katie Milne is the new face of Federated Farmers, and is the first woman to hold the role.
Death on the roads
If fences aren't up to scratch, animals die and people get hurt, Federated Farmers warns.
Harm to bees unclear
Many farmers rely on the insecticides neonicotinoids, but more work's needed into the effects on bees.
First chilled meat for China
Chinese consumers will soon have the option of choosing NZ chilled meat - but it will be more expensive than frozen.
Robots will be a vine thing
One day robots could be plucking leaves, spraying fruit and harvesting the grapes needed to make Marlborough sauvignon blanc.
Homecoming for Sir Peter's boat
The schooner that Sir Peter Blake was aboard when he died has returned to NZ.
Legends saddle up for battle
Two former rugby foes will join forces to become charity cycling heroes.
Villa reno gets a big tick
This beautiful Ponsonby villa renovation took out the Resene Colour in Design Award at the ADNZ awards.
White van scam returns
Buying a stereo from the back of a van isn't something one Hamilton man would usually do, but temptation got the better of him.
Legends saddle up for battle
Two former rugby foes will join forces to become charity cycling heroes.
Public schools, special characters
Is it fair that some state-funded schools are asking pupils for $11,000 a year?
Wellington's impossible dream?
Some of the city's best minds will spend an afternoon sharing their vision for the capital.
Chook flicks cage fight
An American bird fancier movie is taking on New Zealand's famous flockumentary Pecking Order.
Ruth Dyson stands again
The veteran MP says next Labour caucus will have about five people with cabinet experience.
CCC's private talks
Public kept out of Christchurch City Council meeting about whether to help fund Christ Church Cathedral restoration.
Matariki in the city
Storytelling, face-painting, arts and crafts were all go at Hamilton's Matariki festivities.
Gym chain collapses
Women's gym Configure Express goes into liquidation following member complaints.
America's Cup win leaves me cold
OPINION: If ever there were a pastime exclusive to the ultra-rich and decadent, it's the race for the Auld Mug.
Kiwis make huge undersea eatery
Built in Taranaki, world's biggest underwater restaurant lets you watch fish swim while savouring their cooked relatives.
Water main gets hammering
Well, it was forecast to be a wet one - and it certainly was in New Plymouth.
Volunteers receive recognition
St John helper says it was humbling to get award from governor-general.
Family appalled by school treatment
A teacher allegedly dragged a 16-year-old special needs pupil from the room by the collar.
Netball nirvana in Nelson
The overseas contingent for Nelson's Super Club netball competition shaken off the jet lag and are ready for their global showdown.
Nayland launches sports institute
Nayland College is launching a sports academy for students seeking high-performance training.
All booked in
When Katie Rasmussen showed up for a cup of coffee with friends, she never dreamed she'd be offered a business.
MBC taking nothing for granted
Burnside High School may lie at the foot of the championship table but their opponents in Blenheim will not be taking them lightly.
If it weren't for gumboots
COLUMN: Gumboots are great for winter gardening, as the prospect of wet feet makes sitting by the fire seem the sensible option.
Duet fundraiser a success
Timaru man makes the most of his daily commute to work to help raise money for school.
Firefighters ready for merger
South Canterbury firefighters largely unaffected by merger, chief fire officer says.
Concern over gun finds
Discovery of firearms during routine stops reflects growing safety problem, NZPA says.
Campers' freedom discussed
Lumsden's freedom camping zone could be expanding soon, but will have have to overcome some strong opposition first.
Replacements emerge
One has declared his hand and two more are considering a tilt, including the man who tried to unseat Barclay last year.
Satisfaction in scouting movement
Teaching skills at the Edendale Scout Group is rewarding, Allister Gauldie says.
Case against court dismissed
An Invercargill lawyer applied for a judicial review of the decision of a judge in the Invercargill District Court who gave him a final warning and threatened to fine him.