Auckland‘Disheartening’: Vandalism acts costing ratepayers thousandsMultiple sports fields and walking tracks have been torn up by cars and quad bikes.15 Jul 12:44 AM
World'Chaos': Camp faced deadly flood with delayed evacuation, poor commsRichard Eastland delayed evacuation for more than an hour after receiving a flood warning.14 Jul 11:50 PM
New Zealand'No significant changes': All calm after quake swarm at RuapehuThe temperature of Te Wai ā-moe remains stable at about 12°C.14 Jul 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Highly uncertain': MetService chief on Cyclone Gabrielle forecast challenges30 Jun 07:38 AM
OpinionOpinion: We are one bad rainstorm away from disasterSlash and sediment from logging are major issues in steep hill forestry.29 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationistsThe trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.26 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'No water use': Faulty meters spark billing chaos for Watercare customersWatercare offered manual readings and payment options to affected customers.25 Jun 08:54 AM
New ZealandDinosaur nights break records as Auckland Zoo opens after darkDinosaur Nights and Lights runs at Auckland Zoo until July 13, 5pm-8.30pm.23 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandStaff sickness forces early closure of Auckland school amid rising winter illsTop GP warns the surge of winter illnesses is just getting under way. 12 Jun 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Overloaded': GPs, clinics struggle as flu and Covid cases riseGP shortages prompt more patients to use emergency departments for care.06 Jun 08:40 AM
KahuMore than half of NZ vape products mislabelled, study revealsMost mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.05 Jun 09:02 PM
New Zealand'We are always on edge': Māori trust's fight against resort developmentLocal Māori claim the resort has depleted shellfish and fish stocks.05 Jun 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: A teen's view on living with the impacts of climate changeRising tides are swallowing our islands, forcing families to move inland.04 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's BayNo winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.28 May 10:58 PM
New ZealandHBRC unveils new flood management plan for Wairoa RiverMayor Craig Little stresses the importance of mitigating flooding risks.28 May 12:58 AM
New ZealandHeroin warning: Mislabelled white powder sparks Auckland drug alertNo benzodiazepine was detected; heroin presence was confirmed by ESR testing.23 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandOyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years awayMahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected. 20 May 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRich-lister wants to demolish iconic Auckland boatshedOnly viable option to address flooding: Build new boatshed at higher level – application.19 May 10:30 PM
New Zealand'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's BayMayor Walker says the rate hike is due to past underinvestment and growing regulations.14 May 11:11 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisanceOpinion: A duck season drone raises questions on wildlife management and costs.14 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaulBarry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.14 May 04:34 AM
New ZealandBird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."10 May 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'09 May 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one dayTim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.08 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand Itsy bitsy ... New jumping spider species with 'puny' genitalia discovered It lives under rimu bark, a behaviour not seen in other jumping spiders.07 May 01:53 AM
