New ZealandHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruptionThe council says removing more than 100,000cu m of debris will take three months.29 Jan 06:37 PM
New Zealand'Unsafe to occupy': Mount lifeguard base red-stickered after deadly landslipLifeguards have shifted key rescue gear to temporary bases further along the Main Beach. 29 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandFast-track bid for Bream Bay sand mining project enters key application phaseAn independent expert panel will now weigh the full proposal and evidence.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving base29 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'So well looked after': Te Araroa cafe owner back serving after flood evacuations28 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandTauranga officials told not to allow buildings in potential landslide zones, documents show26 Jan 08:07 PM
Kahu'Cyclone Gabrielle was only a child': Evacuated East Coast whānau in limboEngineers and Earth Sciences New Zealand staff are assessing the unstable cliffs.24 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
WorldManhunt continues for alleged NSW shooter after three people killedPolice say four shooting victims are related to suspect Julian Ingram.23 Jan 12:24 AM
World‘Stay inside’: Three shot dead, major police operation underway in New South WalesA fourth man is in hospital in a serious but stable condition.22 Jan 07:58 AM
New ZealandWife clings to hope for man swept away in Mahurangi RiverHe was swept away after pushing his young nephew towards a life-saving branch.22 Jan 02:24 AM
WorldPakistan smog crisis: Citizens deploy DIY air monitors and sue statePakistan ranked third most-polluted globally in 2024, World Bank data shows.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFacebook SOS sparks race to pluck 94-year-old from Tairua floodsThe 94-year-old was trapped in a flooded Tairua bach garage.21 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandBrave dad saves daughter and partner from flooded home by kayakNeck-deep, fast-flowing water surrounded their stilt house before dawn.21 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldSydney Harbour Australia Day swim cancelled after fourth shark attack in three daysSharkSmart has closed Point Plomer beach after multiple bull shark sightings.20 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment considering ban on rock pool harvesting in AucklandNgāti Manuhiri wants a two-year shellfish ban along Auckland's east coast.18 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRock pools 'ransacked': Govt seeks urgent advice after Army Bay protestShane Jones has asked Fisheries New Zealand for urgent advice on the issue.18 Jan 05:38 AM
New Zealand'Stronger together': Pāpāmoa Neighbourhood Support seeks new membersThere are areas with no street coverage and a co-ordinator with an 'impossible' workload.17 Jan 11:00 PM
AucklandAuckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafeMore than 20 Auckland beaches remain under 'do not swim' black flags.17 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand'They have taken over': CBD grapples with growing homelessness issuesOwners report aggressive acts, damage, daily clean-ups and frustration.16 Jan 05:00 PM
AucklandMost Auckland beaches unsafe to swim due to faecal contaminationHeavy rain has put many of Auckland's beaches off-limits to swimmers. 16 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandTakapau reserve: Council seeks feedback on 33-year land lease proposalThe Trust wants to build a community services hub and medical centre on the land.14 Jan 01:44 AM
New ZealandCouncil opens door to private management of night marketExpressions of interest in managing the event are now open. 13 Jan 05:00 PM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summerTaking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.10 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldRubbish dump collapse: Rescue workers race to find 38 missingThe collapse hit afternoon workers at Cebu's Binaliw Landfill in the Philippines.09 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandHeat alert as weekend highs tipped to climb into 30sGisborne is forecast to hit 32C tomorrow, with a 33C peak on Sunday.09 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandFree week of bus travel as Hawke’s Bay unveils biggest network shake-up in yearsAll GoBay services will be free for all passengers from January 25 to 31.09 Jan 03:14 AM
