Person dies during crayfishing trip in Hawke's Bay

Flights cancelled, power outages as severe gales lash South Island

Severe weather strikes the South Island and part of the lower North Island, in what MetService calls a precursor to a "potentially more impactful" system later this week.

Heavy rain, severe gales to hit South and lower North Island

MetService has issued some orange-level weather warnings for the coming week as a humid northwest flow moves across the country.

Mob leader felt 'trapped in gang position' before death, coroner finds

Chapter president Angus Benson, known as Heil Dogg, was feeling under "significant pressure", a coroner says.

Man dies after hitting head during altercation in Hastings

Police speaking with those involved and are interested in hearing from anyone with information.