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
TravelInside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a nightGuests are welcomed with Ruinart Champagne overlooking Lake Wakatipu.16 Oct 10:30 PM
ChristchurchBody found in search for missing Fiordland hunterThe man was reported missing after failing to return from a Monday hunt.07 Oct 12:55 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Akl Harbour Bridge likely to close tomorrow during strong wind gusts30 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandWinter's final blast: Severe storm set to batter NZ, 100km/h gales to pound north Auckland Civil Defence warns strong winds could turn branches and firewood into missiles.26 Aug 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A remarkable feat': Two new species of wētā discoveredThe Anderus Rakiura and Anderus Pipiwai are the latest additions to the species family.17 Aug 08:40 PM
New ZealandTasman 'preparing for the worst' with more heavy rain on the horizonAn active front is set to bring rain to much of the country next week.25 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ shivers in coldest temps of year, braces for severe weather shift Temperatures hit -7.5C in Dunedin and -3.9C in Masterton today.25 Jul 04:53 AM
New Zealand'A true Southland legend': Businessman who died on fishing trip rememberedRick Murrell was found dead – and another fisherman was rushed to hospital.22 Jul 02:24 AM
New ZealandBusinessman dies after fishing trip on Fiordland National Park lakePolice were notified after the two men failed to return or check in on the radio.21 Jul 06:15 AM
New ZealandGirl who died in Fiordland drowning missed 'every moment, every day'Tegan Chen drowned in Fiordland National Park's Marian Creek in January 2022.17 Jul 06:25 AM
New Zealand‘Tragic’ death of 10yo tourist witnessed by family leads to sweeping DOC safety upgradesTegan Chen tragically died during a family holiday to New Zealand in January last year.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe galesHeavy rain watches are being issued.23 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Woke me up': Early morning quake rattles the deep south The magnitude 5.1 jolt hit just before 7am. 03 Jun 07:41 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the countryA front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.25 May 02:44 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing British hiker Eli Sweeting resumes in Milford Sound The search was temporarily halted on Thursday due to bad weather.10 May 11:05 PM
New Zealand'We just want him home safe': Light spotted on route where hiker went missing; family speaksA family member says the search is concentrated on the area the light was spotted.09 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.08 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandMissing hiker: Family of British man to join search in FiordlandEli Sweeting was reported missing late on Sunday.07 May 11:41 PM
New Zealand'200 to 250mm of rain': Wet, windy weather forecast to return for NZWet weather hits South Island on Thursday, tipped to reach North Island on Friday.06 May 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this yearThe unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.28 Apr 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Great white': Diver survives shark attack in Dusky SoundThe diver and his dive buddy say the shark involved was a great white.26 Apr 03:17 AM
New ZealandSnooze cruise: Why tourist boat grounded in Doubtful SoundWatchdog releases findings after Fiordland Navigator's 2024 grounding.09 Apr 08:58 PM
New Zealand‘Wow, that’s a moose’: US tramper claims rare sighting, DoC workers have doubtsThe department pours cold water on the claim, saying it was probably a red deer. 18 Mar 10:53 PM
TravelNew Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRare great white shark footage in NZ waters a ‘shock’ to researchersA curious great white shark has been captured eyeballing a camera.13 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandHerds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'Approach aims to balance hunting and conservation outcomes on public conservation land.24 Feb 09:00 PM
