New ZealandBrace yourselves: Heavy rain, severe winds, large swells and snow on wayThe weather starts to turn from this afternoon in some places.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto: Nine people share $1m as Powerball jackpot goes unstruck yet againSaturday's Powerball jackpot climbed to a record for the year after no one won midweek.25 Oct 07:03 AM
New ZealandRain, gales and swells set to interrupt weekend plans across countryRain up to 15mm/h and wind gusts reaching 90km/h are forecast for Sunday.25 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant weather coming': Rain, wind watches issued for long weekendThe lower North Island and upper South Island will be impacted.24 Oct 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.24 Oct 11:00 PM
NPC'Finals bring moments': Otago turn to All Black spark for first NPC final in two decadesCanterbury are out for revenge after losing the Ranfurly Shield to their southern rivals.24 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandPower, water and fuel shortages in the south after wild weatherMore than 17,000 homes in Southland and South Otago remain without power.24 Oct 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Give me your shoes or I’ll stab you': 13yo robbed in daylight Auckland CBD attackIt was the second Britomart attack on a 13-year-old in 5 days.24 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandWeather: State of local emergency lifted for most of CanterburyBut it remains in place for the Kaikōura District, Clutha and Southland.24 Oct 05:03 AM
TravelCambridge mini-break: Where comfort, style and slow travel meetYour guide to the ultimate little getaway. 23 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandWeather: MetService forecasts calmer weekend before more severe weather next weekAnother bout of heavier rain and stronger winds is lining NZ up.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis face night without power, voluntary evacuation notices in place after day of weather chaosExtreme winds and heavy rain leave thousands without power; rising rivers prompt alert.23 Oct 09:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Students run for their lives as tree blown over in fierce windsAt least 19 roofs have been lifted across Otago, say fire crews.23 Oct 03:12 AM
New ZealandStudents escape falling tree in wild Otago windsWinds in Otago reached up to 150 km/h, causing widespread damage and lifting roofs. Video / Supplied / David BullWatch23 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandSevere winds rip roof off supermarket as wild storm batters OtagoGusts up to 150km/h have torn through Otago, damaging dozens of roofs.23 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandHistoric mega strike presses on despite cancelled rallies and wild weatherPolice warn of major traffic disruption across central Auckland tomorrow.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: The paranoia behind Razor's call on Bell and DarryOPINION: Both players could fly to Chicago after the final to link up with the ABs.22 Oct 05:01 AM
New Zealand‘Intimidating’: Gun shots, bloody pig carcass on spike as tensions mount in remote villageThe gruesome display is the latest of a string of intimidating incidents in the village.22 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandSevere weather forces change to plans for mega strike ralliesMore than 100,000 teachers, nurses and public workers plan to walk off jobs on Thursday.21 Oct 11:49 PM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Dunedin man to face trial in 2027Police said Aneli Helu Katea and the accused knew each other.20 Oct 08:16 PM
New ZealandSix60 launch new summer festival in MatakanaThe line-up features artists including Yelawolf, Tash Sultana and Tami Neilson.20 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer Davina Reid makes new bid to practice law againShe was struck off in 2015 for smuggling contraband into a prison for Liam James Reid.20 Oct 03:23 AM
Lifestyle30 under 30: Meet the Kiwi TikTok stars shaping culture onlineFrom food hacks to fashion, these young Kiwi creators are taking NZ to the world.20 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandRecord season for toroa chicks at Otago colonyCooler summer weather and incubator care helped more chicks survive to fly.19 Oct 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentFor Today again: Netherworld Dancing Toys classic revived after 40 yearsNick Sampson: "I said no for two months ... would it just sound like a bad cover?"18 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island faces weekend deluge as heavy rain and wind warnings issuedBuller and Grey face 18 hours of heavy rain from Saturday midday.17 Oct 05:00 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNadia vs Chelsea: Which new cookbook will rule Kiwi kitchens this Christmas?Is Chelsea sponsored by Big Cauli? Did Nadia discover seasons? We have questions.16 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver kills elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from the roadAnthony Wood died when hit by a driver with 4x the legal alcohol limit in his blood.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Full-blown wet and windy': Wild weather to lash South Island with gales up to 100km/hHeavy swells up to 7m are expected off Foveaux and Puysegur coasts.16 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandAre you the big winner? $20m Powerball numbers drawnThe last big Powerball win was $10m to a MyLotto player in Dunedin on September 13.15 Oct 07:24 AM
New ZealandHistoric Cardrona Hotel sold to Wānaka-led investor groupThe 162-year-old Cardrona Hotel has been sold to a Wānaka-led investor group.15 Oct 01:08 AM
CrimeThis man was banned from selling cars. He illegally hawked 40 of them on Facebook anyway Kenneth Cumming ignored a warning from authorities and has copped a $10k fine. 14 Oct 10:32 PM
PoliticsDunedin’s new mayor on growing up in a castle She is only the second woman to hold the city’s mayoralty after Sukhi Turner.14 Oct 03:00 AM
