Civil defence teams in Wellington and Canterbury are assessing the impacts of yesterdays extreme weather - where torrential rain and severe gales caused dangerous conditions. Reporters Tim Brown and ...

Are we witnessing a turning point in history? That thought came to mind while watching coverage of the Pope’s funeral last weekend. Elections around the globe have been about change and seem to ...

Heavy rain warning Wellington is under an orange level heavy rain warning until midday, and Wairarapa south of Masterton until 3pm. Wellington Region Emergency Management Office is advising people not ...

Follow all the latest updates from across RNZ's newsrooms as heavy rain causes flooding and evacuations in Canterbury, and officials issue warnings over winds that have left many households without ...

A body was discovered in a burnt-out vehicle overnight in a Wellington park. Police were notified of the vehicle on fire at around 11.40pm on Ladbrooke Dr in Woodridge near Waihinahina Park. Detective ...