New ZealandA story of resilience: How a paralysed teen is claiming back his lifeNow a Campion College prefect, he hopes to study and support tāngata whaikaha.13 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
Rugby'Give back to the community': Ex-All Black excited for Ngāti Porou coaching opportunityCharlie Ngatai has been named coach of Ngāti Porou East Coast.12 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne council disability strategy left to expire for more than a decadeThe council now plans a memo early this year on reviving the Disability Strategy.12 Jan 03:06 AM
TennisFrom ball kid to contender: Cameron Norrie on why ASB Classic still matters mostThe world No 28 Norrie opens the night session on Monday against Hugo Gaston.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapsesDarren Shields says the method risks Northland scallop collapses being repeated elsewhere.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland beach reaches 'vehicle capacity' and is blocked off by council'We encourage people to explore other locations to find a place to cool off,' council said11 Jan 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe long - and troubled - history of Kiwi men wearing shorts in the office'Shorts would be out of place in London ... here your men are sturdy and athletic.'08 Jan 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming saferOPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.08 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuOldest waka ama club celebrates 40th birthdayMareikura celebrates 40 years this year.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJanuary temperature records could fall as hot spell forecastFire and Emergency says people cause 97% of wildfires in Aotearoa.08 Jan 07:04 AM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issuedTemperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who holds Trump accountable?OPINION: Letter writers link Trump’s latest moves to oil, allies and global flashpoints.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215 The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island woman was made redundant - now she's won $340k LamboSonya Smith thought it was a scam call until the video turned to show her new Lamborghini.06 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne SPCA floods after heavy rainFlooding came into the SPCA and animals had to be shifted to safety. Video / Gisborne SPCAWatch06 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandFamily tribute after death of young DJ who taught Rhythm and Vines' DJ SuperGran22-year-old Gisborne DJ Jamil Shiloh Weiss dos Santos has been remembered by whānau.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.04 Jan 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.03 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: SH35 partially reopens, motorists urged to be cautiousThe highway near Tolaga Bay was closed overnight due to flooding.03 Jan 07:51 PM
TravelWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy hail in Auckland, torrential rain, lightning on way for upper North IslandA swathe of weather watches and warnings cover the top half of the North Island.03 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'My final retirement': Robin Briant reflects on 60-year med career spanning continentsIt took Robin Briant over 25 years to finish retiring, after a few false starts.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hoursSurf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.01 Jan 07:39 AM
New Zealand Festival bus no-show leaves Rhythm and Vines fans trekking home in storm – some to be refundedShe says they walked home at night in deep mud and heavy rain with no sober driver.01 Jan 06:06 AM
New Zealand'What else could you wish for?' 81-year-old DJ SuperGran pleased with R&V showingMolly Pardoe is not planning another performance soon, despite her 'amazing' debut.31 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandNY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up northDownpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.31 Dec 10:51 PM