The lower North and South Islands are the biggest hotspots for whooping cough as an epidemic sweeps the country, official data shows. Read...

The lower North Island and upper South were struck by a `moderate` strength earthquake on Monday afternoon. Read...

Gusts up to 120kmh may hit parts of the lower North Island and the Marlborough Sounds while heavy rain batters the south. Read...

Gusts up to 120kmh may hit parts of the lower North Island and the Marlborough Sounds while heavy rain batters the south. Read...

Kiwis in the lower North Island, or South Island, could be treated to some pink hues on Friday night, as a geomagnetic storm passes overhead. Read...

The wet weather that plagued the lower half of the South Island last week is set to continue for some areas. Read...

There are widespread slips, flooding and road closures across Clutha and Otago, but heavy rain which hammered the lower south is due to ease to isolated showers. Read...

A slow-moving front over the south of the South Island is bringing `significant` snow for Queenstown Lakes, Southland and inland Otago, as well as heavy rain. Read...

Snow is forecast to fall on several high routes in the lower South Island, and NZTA is warning of snow and ice on some highways in the area. Read...

Heavy rain is on the cards for western and central parts of the North Island today, with heavy snow forecast for much of the South Island on Sunday. Read...