Queens of the Stone Age to play three NZ shows

The fastest growing region in New Zealand

New Zealand's overall resident population grew by 0.7% in the year to June to reach 5.3 million.

In images: Trees down, truck rolls as high winds hit

Flights have been cancelled and roads closed as a severe weather system sweeps over parts of the country.

Auckland, Wellington trains to shut down for Labour Weekend upgrades

Buses will replace trains across both cities, beginning on Friday in Auckland and on Saturday in the capital.

Man killed by falling branch, roads closed as wild weather hits

Wild weather is lashing central New Zealand, with power outages, road warnings and more severe conditions forecast later this week.