New ZealandAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
New ZealandSwim between the flags: Lifeguards warn as New Year’s crowds surge to beachesRescues since October 25 have surged to 74, up from just 17 last year.31 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWarning after off-duty guards rescue fiveOff-duty lifeguards spotted the group in trouble about 200m offshore.31 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandAuthorities urge violence-free night in Auckland, New Year’s events cancelled elsewhere31 Dec 12:58 AM
New Zealand‘Noise is not the same as progress’: Te reo leader’s warning after royal honour30 Dec 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Pretty exciting': Boy, 10, breaks club record with marlin nearly as big as tinny30 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year Honours30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom hotline to honours: Farmer receives New Year Honour for rural sector serviceNeil Bateup helped raise more than $3m for farmers after Cyclone Gabrielle.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifetime of service recognised with honour: Leith Comer's success-driven mindset His service spans army leadership, Te Puni Kōkiri and iwi Treaty work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky and blessed': Shirley Hooper honoured after 50 years of service to women's sportPāpāmoa's Shirley Hooper receives NY honour for services to netball and artistic swimming.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll southAbout 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.30 Dec 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Heroes': Inside the 12-hour rescue effort to save elderly man from bushThe man was carried out 'taco style' on a stretcher in heavy rain.30 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandHoliday highway delays: Queues northbound as New Year drivers hit the roadNZTA warns SH1 northbound from Wayby to Te Hana is heavily congested.30 Dec 02:59 AM
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New ZealandGold clam clampdown at Lake Ōkāreka sparks concern for Lake Tarawera anglersWarranted officers and volunteers will staff the Lake Ōkāreka boat ramp.30 Dec 01:06 AM
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New ZealandHe cancelled his health insurance due to 'exorbitant' premiums. Then he got cancerRay Le Prou said he was quoted $15,000 to have a mole removed from his face.29 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPipe dream: Will Rotorua ever have a hydroslide again? The mayor has made it her mission to restore a feature of her youth to the city.29 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Trade reality check - why India, not Luxon, is likely to gain mostOPINION: When India makes concessions to our dairy products, we will be on a win.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEast v west: The Coromandel property divide driving $8.5m beach salesIn 2024, 74% of Coromandel buyers came from outside the peninsula.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 'District-wide' power outage as storm strikesAn active low-pressure system has caused chaos across NZ. 29 Dec 07:34 AM
New ZealandCroc attack: Dad bashed at playground over kid's shoesHe was sentenced to 150 hours' community work and two years' supervision.29 Dec 04:00 AM
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
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New ZealandFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZMetService has issued orange rain and wind warnings for much of the country. 28 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandFamily's human heat circle saves life of lost elderly hiker wearing only shorts and singletThe 80-year-old tramper was found collapsed on the Kauaeranga Valley track.28 Dec 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'You’re never too old': Founders share their best start-up advice of 2025Reporter Tom Raynel spoke with 52 founders nationwide during 2025. 28 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMega property deals: The 11 biggest commercial sales of the yearWho's still got money to buy $1.8b of properties in 2025? An exclusive list answers that.28 Dec 04:00 PM
