New Zealand'It was torture': Survivor describes desperate attempt to hold on to friend in deadly floodwatersThe pair were swept into floodwaters after the Esk Valley home they were in disintegrated.13 Apr 05:06 AM
PremiumSchool RugbyFrom South Africa to Lewis Pass: How First XV rugby teams are gearing upKiwi teams perform well against international rivals.13 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandMayor defends cyclone response as clean-up beginsCyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.12 Apr 11:22 PM
TelecommunicationsCyclone Vaianu: Telcos name worst-hit areas for broadband and mobile outages12 Apr 10:42 PM
PremiumAuckland FC‘I want to retire here’: Hiroki Sakai eyes long-term future with Auckland FC10 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: It’s better to be prepared for Cyclone Vaianu than get caught out10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone warning: Hastings mayor tells coastal residents to consider evacuating10 Apr 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyRotorua and Feilding chase world schoolboy glory in JapanRotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High will play five games in eight days.10 Apr 03:02 AM
New ZealandWhen Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday. 10 Apr 02:00 AM
Football FernsVaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat growsThe Football Ferns will now face Fiji at 4pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.10 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandPrecautionary road closure and preparation urged as Cyclone Vaianu approachesGet prepared was the word from civil defence as Cyclone bears down. 09 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandAlmost 13% of NZ’s bee colonies lost last winterVarroa mites caused more losses than all other colony threats combined.09 Apr 08:49 PM
New ZealandHow will the potentially life-threatening cyclone impact your region?Track to tourist magnet Coromandel beach, DoC campsites to close ahead of cyclone.09 Apr 09:28 AM
AucklandOrganisers begin to postpone events because of Cyclone VaianuDecisions are being made before the cyclone hits parts of the North Island this weekend.09 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandLife-threatening storm looms: When Vaianu is expected to hit North IslandAuckland has activated its Emergency Co-ordination Centre as NZ braces for the cyclone.09 Apr 01:32 AM
New ZealandOceanic phenomenon could supercharge Cyclone Vaianu's impact on NZThe inverse barometer effect can lift sea levels and intensify storm surges on the coast.09 Apr 12:56 AM
RetailIran conflict and wild weather dampen March spending in regional divideWorldline NZ processed $3.98b in March, just 0.5% higher than March 2025.08 Apr 10:13 PM
New Zealand'Serious worry': Tairāwhiti growers fear impacts of Cyclone Vaianu'You’ve just got to look at the skies and sometimes pray for the best.'08 Apr 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advancesPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has urged people to 'stock up' on supplies.08 Apr 05:42 AM
EntertainmentClarke Gayford 'bewildered and baffled' as Jacinda Ardern doco gets double Emmy nodThe film Prime Minister is nominated in two News and Documentary Emmy categories.08 Apr 12:52 AM
New Zealand'The fuel bill is our biggest hurt': Transport companies warn of price pain ahead'This is always going to revert back to the person going to the supermarket.'07 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.07 Apr 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPressure on health services as cocaine use doubles in Hawke’s Bay and GisborneThe region also has the second-highest meth use in NZ and low prices at $306 a gram.05 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Sale of vapes should be treated more like alcohol and cigarettesOPINION: Vaping carries serious health risks, and youth are still accessing it.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne firefighters using 37-year-old relief truck while main truck out of serviceParliament's governance and administration select committee opened an inquiry this week.03 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Divided' communities brought back together after four years with new bridgeBuilt with a 90.5m steel arch, Te Rēinga Bridge spans the river with no piers.02 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandFuel price pressure increasing some council costs by up to 25%Roading and transporting solid waste are among the hardest-hit services.01 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Accident waiting to happen': Sawmill fined after two workers badly injured weeks apartOne worker suffered a 20cm laceration; a second had broken bones and internal bleeding.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand21st birthday double murder: Gangster is hated 'with a passion'Libya Tamihere was found guilty of murdering two men. Now he has been sentenced.31 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandSchool principal calls out cannabis grower over 'pungent smell' on groundsTolaga Bay Area School principal says students are noticing the strong cannabis odour.31 Mar 03:03 AM
