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OPINION: After years of overseas travel, Molly Codyre returns to NZ.

Forecasters say there is a 60% chance El Nino will be strong by spring.

Travellers are urged to leave early to avoid heavy rain across key routes.

Heavy rain and gale northerlies will hit the South Island from Sunday.

Its use is expected to save about 220 hours of helicopter training time each year.

A group of Kiwi farmers have found the internet has a real soft spot for their animals.

What and where are the projects which have won approval since February this year?

Northland nights are expected to rise to about 14C or 15C, with highs in the upper teens.

In 2012, she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

The 78-year-old was whitebaiting alone in rough, surging water.

'This is quite a bit stronger than we’ve had for a few weeks now.'

From glassblowing to bone carving, get hands-on in NZ.

A scene examination and post-mortem are underway.

Reuben Lambie set fire to a packed hostel in Perth, killing a mother-of-three.

Diabetic man could be trying to get to other towns, police say.

'Owner-occupiers looking to downsize and investors were the most active buyer groups.'

National sales in April fell 7.9% year on year, REINZ data shows.

The Game to Give project has already provided around 882 meals for families.

Richard Wyeth will stay at Synlait until June 30 to manage the leadership handover.

Consumer NZ's blind tasting panel awarded the winning butter 4.2 out of five stars.

Scrub your hiking boots – it's time to see some of the best sights in Aotearoa.

How a 'super-mum' turns remote huts and long tramps into her kids' happy place.

Tributes describe him as a devoted father, farmer and rugby club leader.

The group were rescued from vehicles trapped in floodwaters near Canvastown.

The body was found downstream of the tractor in Otututu/Rough River in Ikamatua.

Nelson and Tasman are already seeing power cuts, flooded roads and slips.

Potentially destructive winds are set to hit Wellington from 3pm Friday.

The lucky numbers have been revealed – are you a big winner?

OPINION: Rising demand and dwindling supply leave voters facing an energy choice.