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 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick joins forces with Wayne Brown for 'stupid season' Christmas videoAuckland Mayor decries lack of common sense and signs off with a cheeky jab at Wellington.24 Dec 06:00 AM
Wellington'Completely reckless and unacceptable': Boy racers hurl bottles, fireworks at policeThe convoy of about 200 cars descended on the capital last night.24 Dec 02:23 AM
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
LifestyleWhy weather apps give different forecasts – and which ones to trust in NZ'Do you want to take it with glass half full or glass half empty?' a meteorologist asks.23 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay wildfire: Highway reopens, investigator to probe cause of destructive blaze23 Dec 08:12 PM
PremiumSportA 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 202623 Dec 07:00 PM
Black CapsInjured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal23 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumSportA 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026The All Whites have only played European nations here three times since 1980. 23 Dec 07:00 PM
Black CapsInjured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsalThere are also new faces for next month’s white ball tour of India. 23 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellBlack Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win. 22 Dec 04:01 PM
SportKiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth SevensBoth teams only assembled three days before the tournament kicked off.22 Dec 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington PhoenixOn the brink? Six-game gauntlet may decide Giancarlo Italiano’s Wellington Phoenix futureThe Phoenix have won five of their last 29 matches under Italiano.20 Dec 05:01 PM
New Zealand‘This Christmas may not be as joyous’: Luxon acknowledges tough year for some in Christmas videoHe said 2025 had been tough for some Kiwis but that the country was progressing.24 Dec 03:54 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters wants Member States to pull their weight as the UN lurches into potential liquidationThe UN's looming deficit could weaken ties between countries and undercut global aid.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA names Steven Bardy deputy chair as MBIE probe into chair continuesThe appointment comes as FMA chair Craig Stobo is under investigation.22 Dec 11:18 PM
Politics‘An agreement worth supporting’ Labour may rescue India FTA after NZ First says it will vote against it The Government has agreed an FTA with India, although there are limited dairy concessions.22 Dec 05:36 AM
PoliticsAsset sales? Pāmu Landcorp boss says there are 'conversations' around its futureMark Leslie told Newstalk ZB the Crown would 'like to release some capital'.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'Rebuild from the ground up': Te Pāti Māori ‘confident’ of comeback before election'Yes, we’re in a bloody hole at the moment but, you know, you can get out of a hole.' 21 Dec 04:00 PM
Friday19°C13°CA few showers clearing to fine in the morning. Strong northwesterlies, easing in the evening.
Saturday19°C13°CMainly fine, chance of a shower in the afternoon. Easterlies developing in the afternoon.
New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likelyThunderstorms are possible in the western and southern South Island this evening.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonFamily mourns 'most loving and caring' mum killed in Foxton Beach fire Daughter says December 9 blaze left them ‘absolutely devastated’.23 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandSliver of reception saves trio after river tubing trip goes badly wrongThe men set off late in the day on inner tubes in only light clothing.23 Dec 04:06 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore teens allegedly threatened at knifepoint in roadside e-bike robberyPolice say a man pulled a knife and pushed a teen off the e-bike in Belmont.23 Dec 01:14 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
EntertainmentBret McKenzie teases a Flight of the Conchords reunionNext year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the group's biggest projects. 22 Dec 11:01 PM
WellingtonFamily lose everything after fire tears through homeThe family's church in Karori is collecting donations to help them rebuild their lives.22 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellBlack Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win. 22 Dec 04:01 PM
Wellington'Helpless' neighbours of Kāinga Ora tenant say rubbish, household items regularly thrown over fenceItems include a stepladder, a scooter, dirty laundry and pieces of wood and metal.22 Dec 03:57 PM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
SportKiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth SevensBoth teams only assembled three days before the tournament kicked off.22 Dec 03:21 AM
RetailNZ retail spending warms up before Christmas Consumer spending through Worldline NZ’s payment network picked up in mid-December. 22 Dec 03:13 AM
WellingtonRay Chung questioned by mayor after voting for grants that included funding for a relativeChung says he didn’t realise a relative’s name was on the council paper when he voted.22 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWet, windy Christmas lead-up for many as MetService issues new watchesThe best Christmas weather is tipped for Hastings, Christchurch and Kaikōura.22 Dec 02:00 AM
