New Zealand'We are so isolated': Concerns on Covid-free Great Barrier after infected flightAdvice is to self-isolate, get tested immediately and then again after day five.04 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody of missing fisherman found near CoromandelThe body was discovered south of Kennedy Bay near Whangapoua.25 Dec 10:11 PM
New ZealandMan dies after 'water-related incident' at Great Barrier IslandEmergency services said the incident was reported just before 6pm.25 Dec 08:10 AM
New ZealandThunder and lightning: Wet weather causes road problems in AucklandThe watch will remain in place until midnight and residents are urged to take care.12 Dec 05:35 AM
TravelEverything you need to know about holidaying on Aotea Great Barrier IslandSay hello to Great Barrier Island. A pacific island-style holiday right here in NZ.06 Dec 11:50 PM
New ZealandBoat seized after fishermen caught with 99 snapperAuckland MPI Fishery Officers seized a recreational boat after the group were found14 Nov 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStudent misses a month of school due to Covid lockdownA Whangārei Boys' High School student stuck on Great Barrier Island since August.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Mixed bag': Wild weather batters the countrySome residents in Aucklands North Shore are without power.08 Sep 05:40 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, CoromandelWarning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.18 Jul 02:57 AM
New ZealandSchool uniforms out, brollies and winter woollies in: Wet, windy, cold start to school holidays"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.10 Jul 08:34 PM
TourismOver tourism: Work to stop Hauraki Gulf islands being overrun by KiwisTourism agency warns of risk of visitor numbers reaching tipping point25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Rare whale shark found dead at Harataonga, Great Barrier IslandA dead whale shark has been found on Great Barrier Island.04 Jun 01:00 AM
EnvironmentTwo rare tāiko rescued and released on Raglan's Mt KarioiDoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.24 May 10:05 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areasA heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.22 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandRape, digging your own grave, mock executions part of horrific Social Welfare camp''The supervisors told us we were getting executed and we've got to dig our graves.''07 May 08:09 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuCouncil and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiersMembers of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime300 phone calls in one day: Jailed man continued to pursue womanNathan Boulter has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill and breaching a protection order.12 Mar 08:34 PM
TravelAuckland's secret Pacific Island holidayHalf an hour - that's all it takes to reach this off-grid sub-tropical island.09 Dec 03:38 AM
New Zealand'Death by a thousand cuts': Hauraki Gulf islands under threatThe current approach is described as 'toothless and ineffective'.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrown agencies accused of working together to delay abuse claims, lower payoutThe Crown has also been slated for the "highly unjust" compensation for survivors.01 Oct 03:56 AM
TravelOff-grid and slow travel adventures on Great Barrier IslandLonging for a simple life? There is one place where the wider world drifts far from mind.08 Sep 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Stay close to home': No travelling to Waiheke at weekend, Aucklanders remindedLarge crowds flocked to beaches and parks last weekend despite lockdown.21 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this weekRain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.16 Aug 07:32 AM
TravelThe best of Great Barrier IslandGreat Barrier offers peace and quiet close to the city.19 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely helpless': Businessman took his life after company liquidatedLloyd Green took his own life after the business he built over 20 years went under.04 Jul 07:53 PM
New Zealand$10k reward: 'Our bees might starve without stolen truck'There are fears bees could starve if stolen beekeeping ute isn't returned.03 Jul 09:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTravel the skies: A lockdown guide to stargazing in New ZealandIt helps to think we're sleeping underneath the same big sky.18 Apr 09:14 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Islanders call on Navy help over visiting boaties'They're coming ashore, and that's why we're asking that they don't come ashore anymore'.09 Apr 10:20 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Boaties isolating at sea unsure if they're breaking the rulesA hundred or more people are believed to be isolating at sea off Auckland.05 Apr 02:16 AM
New ZealandHow the other half self-isolate: Police check on yacht with 'large number' of people onboardBoat and bach owners have descended on Great Barrier Island. Population 939.27 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enoughGretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".15 Mar 02:34 AM
New ZealandUnclaimed bike sparks search and rescue on Great Barrier IslandAn unclaimed bike near a Great Barrier Island tramping track has sparked a search.20 Feb 08:30 PM
