Heavy rain and severe gales have begun to affect the top half of the North Island, with forecasters warning the worst is yet ...

We have full details on the wind, rain and tropical humidity descending into New Zealand today, tonight and Thursday ...

Homes have been declared dangerous and new slips are dashing hopes of fixing a bridge amid warnings around the North Island.

More heavy rain and severe gales could sweep across the upper North Island during the latest bout of unpredictable summer ...