New ZealandGreat escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of AucklandState Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.03 Feb 11:09 PM
PoliticsMore money needed for fixing damage to roadsThe fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.01 Feb 08:33 PM
New ZealandLive: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker hits - state highways closed north of Auckland, resident tells of water at doorwayAuckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.31 Jan 03:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: How under-prepared Auckland can learn from floodsFriday night's disorganisation shows the emergency plans we have aren't up to scratch.31 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Don't blame staff for the weatherSometimes there is just no one to blame - so don't try.31 Jan 01:52 AM
New ZealandLive: Northland declares state of emergency; severe weather warnings in place; over 100 homes red-stickeredAuckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.31 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Worst of 'atmospheric river' to hit city after midnightSecond major rain-maker expected to hit Auckland hardest between midnight and dawn.30 Jan 11:26 PM
New ZealandSchool shambles: Top girls principal 'incredulous' over closure comms; Auckland Grammar forced into U-turn'I know this is a late announcement that will cause disruption.'30 Jan 07:06 PM
New Zealand'Stay home' - red heavy rain warnings updated; Auckland schools closed for a week; Domain lake closed by public healthFlood-stricken city told to clean up today as second 'atmospheric river' threatens.30 Jan 08:10 AM
New ZealandLarge slip threatens planned Erebus Memorial in AucklandThe land above the planned memorial remains unstable.30 Jan 06:41 AM
New Zealand‘Hit significantly’: All Auckland learning facilities to close until next Tuesday'I know this is a late announcement that will cause disruption.'30 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandHow to get around Auckland right now (if you really have to)According to AT, a total of 45 roads are either closed or partially closed.29 Jan 04:36 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown on flood reaction: 'There may have been some incorrect decisions'Auckland's mayor says lessons have been learned following the region's heavy floods.29 Jan 04:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland floods: Couple lost everything when 'water rushed in like a waterfall'Nepal's Honorary Consul says migrants are at more risk than locals and deserve equal help.29 Jan 04:22 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: Dramatic images of Auckland’s big floodMore than a month's worth of rain fell in one day, causing a state of local emergency.27 Jan 09:09 PM
TravelPeace, love and sustainability: How you can help Auckland's Splore festival go greenSplore is committed to a sustainable future but there are ways audiences can help too.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTransport Minister says bite the bullet and get rail work done quicklyMichael Wood says Auckland's rail network is 'neglected'.23 Jan 07:01 AM
New Zealand'Totally devastated': Wife of man who drowned at Piha had lost parents, brother to CovidTo lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.22 Jan 06:14 PM
New Zealand'That's when I knew it was a serious problem': Waiheke Island's mailbox sausage mysteryA Waiheke resident is fed up after being tormented by mysterious sausages.22 Jan 06:08 PM
New Zealand‘Our lifeguards are devastated’: 52 try to save pair who family say couldn’t swimTo lose a couple like that is 'heartwrenching', the United Piha Surf Lifesaving boss says.22 Jan 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More fondly remembered than she is now' - How will history judge Ardern’s legacy?How will our kids and grandkids remember Jacinda Ardern? And, one day, how will we?21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in Auckland as horror week on water continuesNine are dead in nine days after a string water-related tragedies.21 Jan 03:35 AM
New Zealand'He was crying': Lotto $23.5m ticket bought on whim at supermarketThe lucky punter said he cried for three hours after realising he had struck it rich.20 Jan 07:43 AM
New ZealandLive: Senior Minister out of the running; Labour contenders quizzed on PM aspirationsNewstalk ZB understands Woods won't be throwing her hat in the ring.20 Jan 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Tinged with sadness': Ardern has no regrets day on from resignationArdern said today she had 'slept well for the first time in a long time'.19 Jan 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDecision released: The reasons posh doggy daycare wasn’t evictedNeighbours' testimony over barking noise fails to win Tenancy Tribunal case.16 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandGood time to buy? The NZ suburb where house prices haven’t risen in five yearsWill the end of the Covid pandemic send prices rising in this suburb?12 Jan 04:43 AM
RoyalsMixed interest as Harry's book goes on sale in NZThere's a mixed reaction to the Duke of Sussex's new book in Aotearoa.11 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandBoat falls off trailer in Auckland motorway crashCrash understood to have involved two vehicles.09 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandIs this NZ's most notorious roundabout?Residents say more needs to be done to the local roundabout, only months after an upgrade.09 Jan 12:06 AM
TravelTourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pickFrom the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland’s historic Wintergarden gets new lease of life with $7.5m makeoverSeismic strengthening will also make the popular attraction safer for visitors.01 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleYou shall go to the ball: Student dyes dress blue for Cinderella lookCovid meant many students missed out on school balls last year but this year it's all on.31 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandFerry that had travellers waiting for two hours suffers mechanical issueIt's a waiting game to get to the island today.29 Dec 11:17 PM
