New ZealandEaster weather forecast: Watch lifted on parts of Canterbury; Westland still under orange watchHeavy rain is forecast for the western South Island, especially the Westland ranges.04 Apr 08:37 AM
LifestyleCan the simple Kiwi bach survive the era of mega beach houses?Bigger and more expensive isn’t automatically better.03 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Up-close orca encounter stuns Kiwi beachgoersOne local said the 'playful beasts of the sea' swam under the wharf.01 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandStorm relief funds dished out in Thames-Coromandel and HaurakiOver 80% of the National Emergency Management Agency’s $100,000 aids roads.31 Mar 07:52 PM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists have been quashedThe Supreme Court found his 1990 trial was unfair and the evidence was partly 'concocted'.31 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandMonth’s rain in days: MetService reviews storm's impact, warns more is comingKaitaia recorded 231mm in two days, more than double its usual March rainfall.28 Mar 12:44 AM
New ZealandClassic cars caught in Coromandel floodingRain trackers near Coromandel town logged 347mm in 24 hours.27 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandHow a late-night darts match ended with a frozen chicken and no way homeThe darts match ended about 10.30pm, but it was too late for the winner to get home.26 Mar 11:16 PM
Project AucklandFrom Sky Tower to CRL: The quiet engineering giant shaping Auckland’s futureThe firm helped deliver City Rail Link, Waterview Tunnel and Northern Busway.26 Mar 03:59 PM
New ZealandWhich regions could be hit next as red rain warnings loom?Tauranga, Coromandel and Tasman face likely upgrades to red rain warnings.26 Mar 08:52 AM
New ZealandChop-shop owner who took $800k in stolen cars loses bid to cut jail termThe vehicles were quickly stripped for parts and shipped to the Middle East.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandWild weather hits, but Beach Hoppers stay 'resilient'Beach Hop has pulled the event's Pāuanui and Ōnemana stops.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandThames Coast kindergarten gets second-chance revivalThe rural centre expects about 30 children aged 2 to 5 on reopening.26 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandJailed drink driver told his mum no one would listen. Hours later he was found deadThe coroner found inmates bullied, assaulted and stole from Alexander Nicholls-Braddock.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters specialising in water rescue deployed in Whangārei and AucklandAnother 16 are on standby to be sent to the Coromandel and western Bay of Plenty.25 Mar 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs But revenue and revaluations pushed bottom-line after-tax net profit up more than 600%.25 Mar 03:22 AM
New ZealandStorm to hit north as Auckland set for 33 hours of rainSeven weather alerts issued for upper North Island as storm approaches the country.23 Mar 10:12 PM
TravelYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFirst alerts issued for two days of stormy weather starting in northThe upper North Island is set for a lengthy period of heavy rain and strong wind this week22 Mar 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: When do sex offenders’ rights trump a child’s right to feel safe?OPINION: Two days after his sentence ended, James Skelton returned to Hahei unhindered.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeep subtropical low threatens heavy rain, strong winds for parts of NZSevere gale northeasterlies are possible for Northland, Auckland and Coromandel.22 Mar 12:08 AM
BusinessPhilanthropist and early childhood champion Wayne Wright snr diesWayne Wright snr co-founded Best Start Educare, now with about 260 centres around NZ.21 Mar 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Powder into my musket': Teen Māori leader primed for big futureHe fears vital mātauranga could be lost as kaumātua and elders age.19 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandVigilantes racially profiling Asian community at Auckland rockpoolsSix groups have so far been stopped and warned, but no one has been fined.18 Mar 10:28 PM
New ZealandPinball paradise lost: Drug dealer stripped of arcade machines worth up to $172kThe Christchurch 'Kimzone' arcade doubled as a drug hub.18 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandVictims horrified as child sex offender returns to small village days after sentence endsTwo days after his sentence ended, James Skelton returned to Hahei.17 Mar 09:23 PM
New Zealand'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by policeWhen the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.15 Mar 05:00 AM
SportCoromandel anglers land 384.9kg black marlin in Billfish Classic recordHalf of the fish will be auctioned to raise funds for a project in the Mercury Bay area.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandStorm fallout: Major repair work planned for SH2Lane closures and traffic lights will stay in place for up to three months.13 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandHumid-hit Auckland to reach 27C as two systems collide over country Just before 7am the super city was already at 21C.12 Mar 07:06 PM
New ZealandWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Nats' Mark Mitchell to marry for fourth time – here's who is on the guestlistPlus, Kiwi fintech boss hosts F1 star Lando Norris.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandBuried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakesAt least five major quakes, three around magnitude 7, shook the area.10 Mar 10:00 PM
