Latest from Taranaki
Flooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recorded
All heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible.
Thunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa
A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.
Severe weather eases after person dies in flood clean-up, recovery phase begins
A person died in Wai-iti, south of Nelson, after being hit by a tree yesterday.
Snow dump hits alpine passes, tornado smashes century-old villa
MetService warns severe weather will continue, with more thunderstorms on the horizon.
'Horrific noise': Woman sleeping next to grandchild as tornado smashes into home
The grandmother heard roof iron 'peeling back' as the tornado hit with 'boom and a bang'.
Eleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumps
Icy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.
Watch: The latest highlights from this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
More exciting performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.
Robyn Malcolm, Toni Street, Kiri Nathan and Cassie Roma share defining moments
They were keynote speakers at this year's Business Women’s Network Speaker Series.
Feral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation park
An eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.
'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debt
Two Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.
Man who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'
Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.
'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration
Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.
Power and versatility: All Blacks selection shake-up
Scott Robertson's second year sparks a notable selection shake-up for the All Blacks.
Gregor Paul: The questions raised by Razor's All Blacks cuts
Scott Robertson's 33-man squad raises questions about selection strategy.
Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.
Robertson names five new All Blacks for first squad of 2025
The All Blacks host France next month to begin their season.
'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
'Cheeky grin': Family, school mourn 6yo victim of Pātea boat tragedy
The boy’s family and friends came together this week to farewell him at his home.
Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards
Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.
Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business
Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.
Numbers revealed for tonight's $25m Powerball jackpot
It's time to check your ticket for the winning numbers.
Watch: Behind the scenes at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
See performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.
'Loveable rascal': Family, school mourns 6yo boy lost in boat tragedy
A boatie who helped with the rescue effort says 'heart-wrenching is an understatement'.
Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.
6yo believed among two dead in boat capsize off Taranaki
Three people were on board the boat when it got into trouble off the Pātea coast.
'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coast
One survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies.
Rescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near Pātea
One person is being treated while the search continues for two others.