New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandTwo lucky Lotto players split $1m - where the winning tickets were soldThe Powerball jackpot now climbs to $10m, with Strike Four increasing to $1m.10 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players scoop $500k as Powerball jackpots to $10mA Hamilton couple won $1m last week after a sudden cancer diagnosis.10 Jan 07:04 AM
New ZealandOne of first NZ women to climb Mt Cook lies in unmarked grave – a 13yo’s quest to honour her07 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threat07 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandDrones, helicopters and specialist crews at work in week-long hunt for tramper05 Jan 11:21 PM
TravelNZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t QueenstownFrom quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all. 04 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice issue urgent appeal in large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramperConnor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.04 Jan 08:46 AM
TravelHow a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention'It’s one of the best places in the world to see the stars.'03 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice concerned after bike left for a week at remote campsiteThere are fears the bike's owner may be overdue from a trip.02 Jan 07:51 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emergesThe country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.29 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?29 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain set to pummel New Year party hotspots and festival crowdsUp to 18,000 Rhythm and Vines campers face heavy rain and gales.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecember whiteout hits parts of South Island as hailstorms strikeA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the lower South Island this afternoon.27 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandWhere Christmas Day rain, hail and thunder are most likely todayHeavy rain and strong wind watches are in force for several South Island ranges.24 Dec 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandMeasles cases rise to 35 as three new infections confirmedThe three new cases bring the national measles total to 35.23 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandMember of public finds body inside crashed carThe accident happened on an infamous stretch of road where 5 teens died in 2021.21 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandDeadly summer on our mountains: Six climbers killed in just four weeksSince 2008, 15 climbers have died while summiting Aoraki/Mt Cook.20 Dec 12:00 AM
Christchurch‘He lived life to its fullest’: Family's tribute to climber killed on Fiordland peakConnor McKenzie, 28, died climbing Sabre Peak in remote Fiordland.18 Dec 04:23 AM
Lifestyle O Christmas Tree: Another community festive centrepiece hand-made by volunteers wrecked Locals in a small township can't believe 300 hours of hard work has been destroyed. 17 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandFriends raise almost $150k for family of Aoraki guide Thomas VialletetAlmost $150,000 has been raised for the family of late mountain guide Thomas Vialletet.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandClimbers who died on Fiordland peak named while search for missing Aoraki Mt Cook pair continuesConnor Scott McKenzie, 28, held dual New Zealand and Canadian citizenship.16 Dec 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSearch your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGuide dogs attacked by roaming dogs leave blind handlers ‘stuck at home’Blind Low Vision NZ says some South Auckland areas are now off-limits for guide dogs.16 Dec 06:20 AM
New ZealandYoung Comancheros couriers first to face justice over multi-million-dollar drug operationPolice say the Comancheros ring moved at least 30kg of drugs north and south.16 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandClimbers missing on Aoraki as two others found dead in FiordlandStrong winds and rain are limiting the Aoraki/Mount Cook search effort.15 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandFestive mood hit as suspicious fire torches town's Christmas tree, man arrestedFire crews were called to the blaze at Caroline Bay at 5.25am.11 Dec 08:08 PM
