NIWA's latest seasonal outlook predicts temperatures in all regions are likely to be above average from October to December.

If wine had a personality, pinot noir's would be strangely alluring while requiring occasional therapy.

Hundreds of North Island homes have been hit by power cuts as high winds continue to lash regions still reeling from the weekend's storm.

Police smashed their way into a Masterton house this week and held a couple at gunpoint - only to discover the man they were after moved out months ago.

A legal loophole has allowed an unregistered teacher back in the classroom after having sex with a 16-year-old student.

The formula for national motor rally championship contender Emma Gilmour is simple.

Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.

One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.

Rain or shine, Castlepoint has plenty to offer, finds Jacqui Madelin.

An earthquake has been felt in Palmerston North and other parts of the Manawatu as well as in northern Wairarapa and southern Hawkes Bay.

A huge sperm whale has been torched and butchered after washing up on a beach in the Wairarapa.