Search resumes for father-of-four swept away at Auckland river crossing

Police and 17 LandSAR members are now searching subsided riverbanks.

'Worst he's seen in 30 years': Parts of Coromandel still cut off after heavy rain ravages region

One firefighter described the area's downpour as worse than Cyclone Gabrielle.

Onehunga shooting: Offenders still at large as victim fights for life in hospital

Police urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from 11am yesterday to contact them.

Most Auckland beaches unsafe to swim due to faecal contamination

Heavy rain has put many of Auckland's beaches off-limits to swimmers.

Police probe targeted shooting after person critically injured in daylight Auckland attack

A central Auckland resident has claimed a person jumped out of a vehicle and opened fire.

Girl made ‘non-speech’ 111 call after fatal Waitārere Beach shooting, family-harm call made days earlier

Police say nobody who resided at the property held a firearms licence.

'Last straw': Auckland brewery to close after losing licence as international retailer snaps up site

The venue will mark its final day of trading on January 26.

Police swarm Hell's Angels' Auckland headquarters in unfolding operation

Witnesses saw three people removed from the house, with one taken into a car.

Auckland school community mourns long-serving principal after 'unexpected' death

A former student noted his support and humour inspired them to become teachers.

Bluebridge ferry to recommence sailing after days of disruption

Six sailings were cancelled over the weekend, with next bookings nearly two weeks away.

NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees

Multiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.

A former tobacco factory has been reborn as one of Sydney’s most stylish stays

Built in 1876, the Porter House Hotel blends sleek modern luxury into heritage sandstone.

'Looking for trouble': Young woman charged after unprovoked assaults at Auckland bus station

Police say the woman was caught trying to flee into live traffic.

'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C

By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.

Christmas holiday road toll halves again but police say ‘still too many’

Seven people died on the roads over the Christmas period, down from 15 the year before.

Fast food’s local links: How much NZ meat do the big chains use?

One-tenth of New Zealand’s annual beef exports goes to McDonald’s overseas.

2025 road toll on track for historic low amid tougher policing and safer roads

This year's total of 269 deaths as of last night is down 8% on 2024.

Festival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZ

MetService has issued orange rain and wind warnings for much of the country.

In-flight favourites: What Air NZ passengers watched and listened to in 2025

Air NZ obtained new music licences this year, with one artist quickly rising to the top.

'Empty wallets': Long-running New Year's festival warns next summer may be its last

Ticket sales are down about 1000 compared to last year, deepening long-term debts.

'Bad, aggressive': Three people seriously injured in Auckland night of disorder

More than 50 people were caught up in mass disorder on Karangahape Rd overnight.

'Sucky thing to happen': Woman's car struck in chaotic Christmas Eve police chase

A dentist trip proved more painful than expected after a woman's car was hit in a chase.

Low-cost fuel chains plan merger, promises to cut prices for motorists

The company would run about 240 sites nationwide if cleared by the Commerce Commission.

Whangārei road covered in alcohol after liquor store van crash

The crash scattered bottles and booze across Riverside Drive and blocked both lanes.

'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZ

Stop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge.

Small moving companies get pre-Christmas boon as Ikea hit by delivery delays

The Swedish retailer has paused its online services to clear a mounting backlog.

'Got a long way to go': Teen skier continues hospital fight after shattering legs on Mt Ruapehu

The 13-year-old fell about 8m off a cliff while skiing at Whakapapa in October.

More calls for help as pet refuge braces for Christmas family violence spike

Pet Refuge is already caring for 29 pets in the lead-up to Christmas.

Twice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamond

It wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō.

Rita Ora makes surprise podcast visit, says Kiwis are 'really lucky' to live in NZ

The singer surprised Ben Boyce’s daughter after she saw his tattooed invitation online.

Christmas parking wars: Drivers resort to using trolleys, cones and even themselves to save a space

One in seven drivers say they've clashed with other road users over a parking space.

Rate whiplash: ASB, BNZ hike long fixes but trim six-month home loans

ASB has cut its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to a 'market-leading' 4.65%.