New ZealandWild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrowAttention turns now to the East Coast, with heavy rain and warnings heading into Sunday.14 Feb 05:06 AM
New ZealandWeather whiplash: Northland soaked with 299% of normal January rainSome of Northland's east coast areas measured six or seven times their usual January rain.14 Feb 12:00 AM
Sport'True woodchopping champion': Former NZ timbersports representative dies aged 35Nathan McDonald was among the best axemen in New Zealand.13 Feb 11:17 PM
PremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Willis gambles on fiscal credibility as National’s election trump card13 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'High and very-high risk': The Auckland suburbs most vulnerable to landslides13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They have never done it': Top doctor fears no action on child abuse after Malachi Subecz's death13 Feb 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Under his thumb': Woman sent sex offender explicit images of child in her care13 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandLeaving 'happy place': Residents tearful as council evacuates camp over landslide risk'It's absolutely devastating. Financially, just a massive, massive blow, I tell you.'13 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandTarawera Ultra 102km: Croft and Jones defend titles as rivals close inRuth Croft returns as the only woman to win all three UTMB World Series races.13 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandRising from the splashes: Theatre stages first concert after floodingThere was 'a million litres of water' - now it looks 'a million times better'.12 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandCould a $315k one-way fix solve Mount Maunganui street's parking squeeze?One resident says more parks needed, but council's one-way idea is not the right option.12 Feb 08:30 PM
New Zealand'I’m just so grateful': Mother's relief as baby survives 'scary' meningitis ordeal'Without the operation, he definitely would have died,' says mum Tearren Nanjan.12 Feb 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Safe dad energy': Tauranga mum looks for man who saved daughter from 'axe-wielding' man The teenager had been waiting to vacuum her car when the situation escalated.12 Feb 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The $1b LNG gamble that could cost Luxon his low-tax brand and his jobOPINION: If he truly believes it's the answer, he could have handled the politics better.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Action is needed now as alarm bells ring over nangsOPINION: A stronger response is needed before more lives are lost or severely impacted.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep a grab bag close': Bay braces for heavy rainOrange warning for east of Ōpōtiki, watch for rest of region over Friday and weekend.12 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandAll Stars comp teams welcomed as Hamilton gears up for NRL showcaseMya-Hill Moana returns for her fourth All Stars comp, but her first since becoming a mum.12 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandEx-judge appointed to head Mount Maunganui landslide reviewMayor picks Paul Davison to lead council's external probe into landslide that killed six.12 Feb 02:58 AM
New Zealand‘Towering golden flowers’: Sunflower project to boost Rotorua Hospital’s children’s unitRotary club volunteers sowed 60,000 sunflower seeds on land in Ōwhata in December. 12 Feb 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Honest, kind and always there': Family remembers devoted dad after river searchDavid Roe went missing on January 23 while boating home in the Waioweka Gorge.11 Feb 11:20 PM
New Zealand‘Hugely significant for us’: Govt funding win for Aims Games in TaurangaLast year the games brought 23,425 visitors and nearly $9.8m in tourism spend.11 Feb 11:00 PM
WellingtonWellington Water a ‘disastrous organisation’, ex councillor saysQuestions arose this week over funding delegations in a 2021 council meeting. 11 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandGeotech experts continue to assess Mauao landslide riskThere are now 40 landslips on Mauao, including 29 on the base track.11 Feb 07:46 PM
New Zealand'It feels like winter has started early': Mount businesses fight for survivalQuiet streets, big bills: How Mount businesses are coping after Mauao slip. 11 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'mystery' of adoptee's birth family after being born in prisonDaniela Brown was adopted from a Romanian orphanage at age 3 and grew up in Auckland.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Appalling waste': Transitional housing complex to be torn down after $11m spendIn four years, 174 families lived in ex-motel Kāinga Ora paid $11m to buy and renovate. 11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne rates rise stays at 9.4% as council opts to plug deficit over cutsSix of 11 councillors favour putting $1m into debt reduction and $700,000 aside.11 Feb 03:00 AM
LifestyleNangs: What nitrous oxide does to your body and your brainWhat are the health impacts - and can they be reversed?11 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandSafety restrictions eased on four homes after slipHomeowners must fund fresh geotechnical reports with their insurers.11 Feb 01:00 AM
Wellington'What is the point?': Pet bonds leave renters paying more while carrying riskMore than 1700 pet bonds have already been lodged through Tenancy Services since December.10 Feb 11:00 PM
