New ZealandPermanent closure of Te Puna ‘rat run’ proposedThe prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally storm fatigued': Residents told to stay vigilant as more rain bears downThe peninsula is under a heavy rain warning until tomorrow morning.23 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and CoromandelThunderstorms have developed about the Hauraki Plains.23 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandTree belt blaze a burning mysteryFire not suspicious but arborist will check on trees, report back.23 Feb 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Close call': Mental health worker sacked after refusing vaccine awarded $43,000The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.22 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandStronger than Bola? New analysis shows how Cyclone Gabrielle comparesGabrielle appears to have been a stronger cyclone system than even 1988’s disastrous Bola.20 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandExplained: Our lousy 2023 summer - why we need to brace for more heavy rainfall on horizonLa Niña isn't done with NZ's drenched north, with another soaking possible in early March.20 Feb 07:15 AM
New Zealand$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiserPlease help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.18 Feb 05:47 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Light at end of tunnel 'but not there yet'People in towns on the east coast can now leave the peninsula and supplies can get in.16 Feb 12:24 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit harvest kicks off in Pukehina despite curveballsNew Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off.15 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Power may not be restored to some this week, SH2 at Karangahake reopensOne school will remain closed on Wednesday due to tree damage.15 Feb 07:35 AM
New Zealand72 hours of hell – how Cyclone Gabrielle shook the North IslandCyclone Gabrielle lived up to its forecast as the worst storm this century.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Like being stranded on an island': No way out for Karangahake Gorge residentsDue to flooding there was no way out of the gorge in either direction.13 Feb 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Mixed emotions for shark scientist who tags newborn great whiteThe same week another shark had her satellite tag ripped off by a fishing line.13 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandAll you need to know about the BOP state of emergencyBay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.13 Feb 11:38 AM
New ZealandLive: Cyclone Gabrielle in BoP: Surfers brave huge swells at Mount MaunganuiHeavy rain and strong winds are forecast to lash the upper North Island.12 Feb 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Prepare now': Gabrielle looms, monster-wave warning; follow cyclone's latest trackSecondary schools around Auckland considering closing campuses on Monday or Tuesday.10 Feb 11:19 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: What you need to do now to get readyAnother cyclone heading towards Aotearoa is likely to bring more torrential rain.09 Feb 05:57 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergencyMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.09 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentialsMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.08 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandCyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepareCyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.08 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warning: 'Direct hit' with heavy rain, damaging winds early next weekWeatherWatch NZ have forecasted the storm to hit the northern half of the North Island08 Feb 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Trying times': 60 pc of maize crops wiped out, kiwifruit damaged, farmers worriedA tropical cyclone could cause more pain for contractors, kiwifruit growers and farmers.08 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking aerial video shows gaping hole where Coromandel roadway once stoodAmateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.05 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandCoromandel declares state of emergency, travelling in the region 'strongly discouraged'Auckland's Emergency Management team will provide an update this afternoon.03 Feb 08:58 AM
New ZealandHeartbreak again for family fighting for Keytruda after ‘Poppa’ killed in SH2 crashThe Nugter family has already grappled with loss and a fight for Keytruda.03 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'I dropped the ball' - Mayor Brown sorry for flood response, extends state of emergencyMayor acknowledged he 'made mistakes' in his response to the deluge.03 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandLive: Surface flooding returns in Auckland, 200 properties now uninhabitableDecision due later today on whether to extend Auckland state of emergency.02 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible footage of region's slips capturedSlips on Thames Coast Rd near Ruamahanga and in the Karangahake Gorge.01 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the happy couple who’ve lived, loved and worked together for 60 yearsDiamond anniversary coincides with 60 years in business together.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Red warning for BoP and Coromandel, further rain expectedMetService upgraded the warning to red this afternoon for parts of the Bay of Plenty.31 Jan 10:37 PM
New Zealand'White sand, warm water': BoP to the fore in Best Beach competitionThe region took eight of the 15 final placings, and won three of the five categories.31 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandPlumbers share advice on how to protect your home from floodingIt's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.31 Jan 05:01 PM
