New ZealandWeather: NZ's summer of discontent continues as 'unusual' snow fallsFoul weather's brought snow to the south and disrupted air travellers in Wellington.03 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandMore rain on the way after Northland deluge causes flooding and damageSome Northland areas had 200mm of rain and major flooding today.18 Jan 03:08 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
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger10 Jan 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38C08 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandCommunity stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to MarlboroughThe honour coincides with the anniversary of his daughter Olivia's 1998 murder.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll southAbout 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.30 Dec 05:01 AM
New ZealandWild weather: 'District-wide' power outage as storm strikesAn active low-pressure system has caused chaos across NZ. 29 Dec 07:34 AM
New Zealand'30 each, big ones 50': The Facebook posts that cost a diver his ute In 2025, MPI caught 26 people illegally trading kaimoana. Most received a warning.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrom quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live inNo traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?26 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandWet, windy Christmas lead-up for many as MetService issues new watchesThe best Christmas weather is tipped for Hastings, Christchurch and Kaikōura.22 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Malicious’: Top developer’s $2.5m defamation lawsuit against council and senior officialA council official called Garry Robertson a ‘complete prick’ and a ‘consummate taker’.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZIt's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.14 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest 'brazen tagger' after 500 graffiti hits across South IslandThe 23-year-old is said to have filmed hundreds of tags and shared the clips online.04 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
ChristchurchMotorcyclist dies in crash north of KaikōuraEmergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash site shortly after 10am.27 Nov 12:17 AM
ChristchurchMotorcyclist seriously injured in crash near KaikōuraEmergency services were called to the crash site north of Kaikōura about 10am.26 Nov 10:09 PM
New ZealandNo charges to be laid after burn pile that sparked large Kaikōura firesHigh winds of 150km/h carried embers that ignited the Kaikōura fires.24 Nov 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiz Root: The hidden links shaping NZ’s fight to withstand extreme weatherNew research shows 750,000 Kiwis live in flood‑exposed areas nationwide.20 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandRelief after group who missed return time on river trip contact policeThe river is a popular spot for rafting and other water pursuits. 16 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandSouthern scorcher: Mercury heads towards 30C while thunderstorms loom for North IslandThunderstorms, however, are expected for parts of the North Island over the weekend.06 Nov 01:07 AM
WellingtonCouncil finally discloses $207m lease for new HQ after watchdog investigatesDetails of the deal for the former Datacom building were initially kept secret.03 Nov 05:23 AM
Christchurch31 guns seized in crackdown on illegal hunting networkShots fired near a Cheviot home in April sparked the police investigation.02 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandKiller’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murdererInside the mind of transgender killer Bronwyn Warwick.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hold your pillow over you': Civil Defence explains what to do in an early morning quakeMost people who felt the Napier quake were in bed. That's where they should have stayed.26 Oct 06:59 PM
New ZealandBrace yourselves: Heavy rain, severe winds, large swells and snow on wayThe weather starts to turn from this afternoon in some places.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant weather coming': Rain, wind watches issued for long weekendThe lower North Island and upper South Island will be impacted.24 Oct 11:41 PM
