New ZealandWatch: ‘A lamental cry’ - Iwi say father holding vigil at Mt Maunganui slip has lost two children"I met one parent, he was from Italy. He knows two of his children are still in there."23 Jan 08:06 AM
New Zealand'People that should have known': Local says danger visible before deadly Mount slip - but no evac orderTauranga mayor confirms reports of slips at Mount Maunganui from as early as 5am.23 Jan 06:17 AM
New ZealandSix people still missing as Mauao landslide search heads for third dayFamilies held a dawn karakia as crews continued recovery efforts into day two.23 Jan 06:09 AM
New Zealand'It's all we can do': Community rallies around slip rescue workers, families'We use those hot pools and we can walk around the Mount … it’s devastating.'23 Jan 06:07 AM
New ZealandFlatmate sentenced over his gun's link to fatal shootingJack Hargreaves is alleged to have fatally shot his brother, Joshua, last year.23 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeSerial child abuser preyed on family's 'dysfunction' to isolate and abuse young boyGary Wilson sexually abused the boy hundreds of times over several years.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandEarly warning signs: Missed chances to clear Mount campground revealedA local said he called 111 to report unstable ground several hours before the disaster.23 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandFirefighters get callouts as severe weather hits CanterburyMetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury.23 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay weather response: What councils changed after Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke's Bay Regional Council has launched an online Extreme Weather Hub.23 Jan 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Our house and our family lost': Three generations lived in home where grandmother, grandson killed by slipA neighbour of the family described the family as 'amazing people'.23 Jan 02:17 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Why Dougie Haynes is walking the length of NZChris Brandolino, Sandra Matthews, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Dougie Haynes, and Hamish McKay. 23 Jan 01:25 AM
PoliticsTainui leader gives scathing review of Govt and ‘fractured’ relationship with MāoriTuku Morgan says the Govt has made many Māori feel “pushed into a corner”. 23 Jan 01:14 AM
New Zealand'We were ripping open tents': Local describes running to campground to help as landslide hitKumeroa said he didn’t think when he sprang into action.23 Jan 12:28 AM
New ZealandWeather update: Storm-hit regions to face strong winds and thunderstorms this weekendGales up to 100km/h are expected for Auckland and other parts of the North Island.22 Jan 11:41 PM
KahuHow iwi-Crown partnership fast-tracked Whanganui River project'The relationship was the difference.'22 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandCouncillor/carver reveals his latest cultural designThompson Hokianga carved MBIE’s new pare and whakawae for its Ahuriri base.22 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandOver $21k raised for family of seven after terrifying night trapped on roofSupport for the Ngatai-Cooper whānau has rapidly grown after their terrifying experience.22 Jan 10:07 PM
New Zealand'Running around as if they owned the bloody place': Storm-hit petrels on mendPetrels are drawn inland by city lights after storms leave them cold and soaked.22 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandRain forces Taihape Shears venue changeHeavy rain has made it almost impossible to get sheep trucks in and out of Memorial Park.22 Jan 09:14 PM
New Zealand'It could take days' - Police Commissioner warns campground rescue will be slowDisaster identification specialists and family liaison officers are on site.22 Jan 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: A2 Milk's sell-off, and what the rain will mean for gentailersChina's 2025 births fell to 7.92 million, the lowest level recorded since 1949.22 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandOwner fears he will have to put down 16-year-old dog after barking complaintsNeighbours have logged 23 barking complaints about Dan in 12 months.22 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandTairua couple woke to screaming after landslide narrowly missed their homeThe elderly neighbours were helicoptered to hospital before dawn.22 Jan 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Ill-advised': Documentary crew told about Tom Phillips shootout by police before familyFamily not notified of Phillips' death until at least an hour after film crew were told.22 Jan 06:45 PM
New ZealandCyclist dies in early-morning crash on SH2The crash was reported to police at 5.15am.22 Jan 05:48 PM
New ZealandInside the Mount Maunganui disaster as it unfoldedRescuers heard screams from a buried toilet block before voices fell silent.22 Jan 05:37 PM
New ZealandFirst vote since 2019: 7 candidates enter Lakes Community Board raceTwo vacancies remain after a lack of interest and a death during last year's elections.22 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the dogs sniffing out a tiny clam threatening Waikato waterwaysGold clams can form carpets of up to 10,000 clams per square metre.22 Jan 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinisters, Māori Queen set for Rātana as Luxon diverts for flood-stricken East CoastMāori leaders will confront ministers over policies they see eroding Māori rights.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply shattering': Mount Maunganui landslide search enters night with up to nine unaccounted forCrews 'going to be working 24/7 until they have searched every piece of earth'.22 Jan 10:23 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after slip smashes into Pāpāmoa houseThe landslip came down on rural properties on Welcome Bay Rd.22 Jan 07:58 AM
New ZealandResidents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, floodingHundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘A drier story’: Weekend brings relief for storm-battered regionsDay-time highs in Auckland and Northland drop from 25C to about 19C or 20C.22 Jan 05:00 AM
