Cyclone Hola: Heavy rain, severe gales forecast to hit parts of North Island tonight - is your region in the firing line?

Heavy rain, blustery winds in store for upper North Island

On Friday, a fast-moving rainband will cross the upper North Island, bringing a burst of heavy rain.

Photos: Stargazers wake early for glimpse of blood moon

The total lunar eclipse was visible across New Zealand as the moon passed through Earth's shadow.

Mostly clear skies set stage for total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is set to take place tomorrow morning, the first of two rare astronomical events happening this month in New Zealand.

Weather strands Air NZ passengers in Wellington

"The cabin was very quiet as the plane came in to land, and then many people clapped and cheered," a passenger said, describing the landing in Wellington.