New Zealand'Disaster': Calls for Great Barrier to be off limits for boaties this summerExperts warn we're on the brink of an environmental disaster for New Zealand.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Are you high right now?': The bar room debate for Auckland Central"Are you stoned right now?" Auckland Central candidates go head to head on Karangahape Rd.28 Sep 10:17 PM
New ZealandHail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekendMore wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.26 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandHeavy downpours to hit North Island, tree falls in Herne BayAs temperatures rise during the first week of spring, the rain will continue to fall.04 Sep 06:31 PM
New Zealand'The sea was like a washing machine': Awards for sailors who rescued yachtsman in cycloneThey all received Defence Force awards for their bravery.24 Aug 11:17 PM
KahuClaim filed against Crown over seaweed infestation engulfing AoteaIwi claims negligence resulted in degradation of marine ecosystem.03 Aug 06:52 PM
LiveNew ZealandStrong winds and snow: Freezing conditions sweep up NZ, closing roadsSome drivers are being advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.01 Aug 10:44 PM
New ZealandKiwi toddler's Fiji yacht death: Police continue investigation, probe 'negligence' factorThe family had arrived in Fiji two days before the tragedy.31 Jul 01:06 AM
New ZealandAll harbour bridge lanes reopen after 'severe' wind gusts, reduce speed limits remainWind speeds in Super City forecast to reach 90km/h - Warnings of downed trees, power cuts.03 Jul 04:31 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers risingProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 09:31 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climbProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 02:03 AM
New ZealandRoads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NIHeavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier dune tragedy: Boy returns home after life support turned offA day at the beach turned into a nightmare as the boys were buried by a sand dune.15 Jun 09:09 PM
New ZealandLife support turned off for boy in hospital after sand dune collapseA day at the beach turned into a nightmare as the boys were buried by a sand dune.15 Jun 05:04 AM
New ZealandCommunity bands together as pair buried under sand dune fight for their livesDay at the beach turned into a nightmare as the boys were buried by sand dune.13 Jun 07:55 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier sand dune collapse: Boy wasn't breathing, boy pulled out by car - reportsThe two boys, aged 12 and 14, are still in a critical condition at Starship Hospital.12 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Island sand dune collapses and buries two boysThe boys were flown to hospital in a critical condition.11 Jun 07:49 AM
New ZealandThe sky’s the limit for Mātauranga Māori and Air New Zealand in-flight skincare packageRongoā Māori goes sky high with Air NZ.22 May 12:38 AM
TravelHut costs to double: Cyclone repairs force DoC price hikeStandard hut fees will double from $5 to $10 a night, from July 1.13 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandRecidivist criminal released on parole - says he’s ‘determined’ not to reoffendNathan Boulter has 'significant' rap sheet including high-profile kidnapping.05 Apr 11:09 PM
New Zealand‘It was a wall of water’: Inside the incredible Cyclone Gabrielle yacht rescueThe man plucked to safety from the water has launched his own salvage operation.17 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandElectric skies: 2500+ lightning strikes, thunderstorms batter Auckland, NorthlandA cluster of thundery cells are moving in from the Tasman and set to hit Auckland north.09 Mar 10:18 PM
New Zealand'The last thing we need’: Mayor Brown's warning for Aucklanders amid flash flooding concernsA severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.23 Feb 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCyclones, floods: Aotea Great Barrier Island's challenges as environmental trust turns 20The battle to safeguard the island’s wildlife and ecosystems has been a challenging one.17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescuedThe navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.13 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandDistress call: Boatie feared missing in huge seas off Great Barrier IslandA boatie has gone missing near Aotea Great Barrier Island.13 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking womanMan infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.08 Feb 08:57 PM
New Zealand'It's not going to take much': Thunderstorm watches issued for Auckland, Coromandel - high risk of more slipsHeavy showers are approaching the northern regions this afternoon.02 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandShark sighted 'lurking' close to surfers off Great Barrier IslandPassengers in a passing plane got a shock when they looked out the window.21 Jan 05:42 PM
KahuOutrage over pou damaged on Great Barrier IslandIwi see damage as insulting as cutting off Buddha's head.25 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelGreat by name and by nature: Escape to Great Barrier IslandTake a breath and relax into Great Barrier Island.05 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelGood Heavens! The Great Barrier stargazing tours leaving visitors awestruckHow two enterprising Kiwis harnessed an astronomical opportunity on Aotea30 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North IslandRainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.28 May 10:05 PM
TravelIs Great Barrier set to become the new Waiheke?Great Barrier Island has become a holiday hotspot. Is it changing for the better?05 Feb 04:55 AM
