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 ZealandStorm cuts power to thousands, SH57 closed by downed trees and truck crash, urgent save water pleaPolice are warning motorists in lower NI to not travel unless absolutely necessary. 29 Dec 09:04 PM
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 ZealandFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZ28 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia28 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I don’t know how to deal with it’: Why schools struggle with traumatic eventsPrincipal Murray Burton has never forgotten the words of a police officer that night.26 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Budget cuts to Ikea hype: The big economic forces that shaped 2025From empty lots to massive store openings, we unpack 2025's biggest stories in business.26 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDouble jolt: Aftershock rattles lower North Island after strong early-morning quakeThe earlier 4.7 quake at 7.16am was felt from Wellington to Whanganui.26 Dec 03:29 AM
New ZealandHow a Pāpāmoa couple helped put padel on Bay mapThe club's app sign-ups for the racket sport jumped from 500 at launch to 2400 today.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan in court on charges after handing himself in for questioning over suspected double homicideThe man handed himself in to the Whanganui Police Station on Christmas Day. 25 Dec 10:58 PM
New Zealand'That wasn’t nice': Strong magnitude 4.7 quake jolts lower North Island GeoNet recorded the quake hitting near Pongaroa at 7.16am.25 Dec 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Sucky thing to happen': Woman's car struck in chaotic Christmas Eve police chaseA dentist trip proved more painful than expected after a woman's car was hit in a chase.25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan hands himself in for questioning over Ruatiti double homicideThe 29-year-old was arrested on an active warrant after a nearly two-week search.25 Dec 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider Awards 2025: Celebrating the year's biggest and best society newsmakersFrom Anna Mowbray to John Key to Taika Waititi, these are the people who made headlines.24 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelKiwi flier gets CEO apology after Skycouch seat cancelled, taken off flight in wheelchairShe paid an extra $615 for an economy Skycouch seat to help manage circulation issues.24 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandTauranga woman's plea to escape life ‘stuck in a box’A $2000–$5000 EZ Lock Docking System would let Michelle leave the house.24 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice pursuits in Levin end with three in custody after crashPolice twice abandoned pursuits because of dangerous driving.24 Dec 03:30 AM
Wellington'Completely reckless and unacceptable': Boy racers hurl bottles, fireworks at policeThe convoy of about 200 cars descended on the capital last night.24 Dec 02:23 AM
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 ZealandHawke’s Bay wildfire: Highway reopens, investigator to probe cause of destructive blazeStructures 'destroyed' after a bus reportedly caught fire at the bottom of a hill.23 Dec 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition?OPINION: The fragile recovery puts the coalition's re-election on the line.23 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay will record its worst road toll in five yearsProvisional statistics show 21 people have died this year from Wairoa to Tararua.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters wants Member States to pull their weight as the UN lurches into potential liquidationThe UN's looming deficit could weaken ties between countries and undercut global aid.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonFamily mourns 'most loving and caring' mum killed in Foxton Beach fire Daughter says December 9 blaze left them ‘absolutely devastated’.23 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandMeth-crazed fraudster fires shots into family's home, narrowly missing mother with babyPashion Ramsay would show fake proof that she had paid for vehicles.23 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandSliver of reception saves trio after river tubing trip goes badly wrongThe men set off late in the day on inner tubes in only light clothing.23 Dec 04:06 AM
RetailNZ retail spending warms up before Christmas Consumer spending through Worldline NZ’s payment network picked up in mid-December. 22 Dec 03:13 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
