New Zealand|UpdatedNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threat07 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandCommunity stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to Marlborough30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand‘Malicious’: Top developer’s $2.5m defamation lawsuit against council and senior official19 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeDeadly habit: Truckie who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving19 Dec 05:03 AM
Crime'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driver15 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandJug attack leaves man with fractured skull, but offender spared jail for now11 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandDoC warns rat numbers could double by 2090 without extra $150m fundingDoC says it needs more money just to stop biodiversity going backwards.10 Dec 03:14 AM
TravelGolden pours and global stars: Inside the World’s Best Vineyards partyDecadent food, stunning landscapes, and the world’s finest winemakers made the night.06 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Unhinged': Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottageThe day after Jack Norris was meant to have left the address, he set fire to it. 05 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandAncient water found deep below as scientists warn of aquifer risksGroundwater supplies about 40% of New Zealand’s drinking water.27 Nov 09:12 PM
Golf'Taken everything I own': Cop completes major golfing milestone weeks before he diesThe 58-year-old vowed to complete every 18-hole golf course in NZ amid a cancer diagnosis.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Considerable smoke': Blenheim rubbish plant closes over cardboard fireNearby residents have been advised to close their windows to avoid smoke inhalation.20 Nov 03:34 AM
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 ZealandWhy is the Luftwaffe flying over New Zealand?Former foes train in Aotearoa as Germany and NZ adapt to a rapidly changing world order.14 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It was not safe:' Man killed in crash after ignoring friend's pleas not to drink and driveTachyon Hutt was four times over the legal limit and had cannabis in his system.02 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe Russian mystery of a Kiwi who went to trace his Tsarist roots and vanishedA stranger tried to cash in Kevin Borcovsky's train ticket the day after he vanished.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan was showing grandson how to light kerosene fridge moments before deadly explosionThe tragedy has prompted a warning about the dangers of mixing fuels.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand23 Lotto players win $18k each in Second Division - where the tickets were soldOne player also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $48,170.30 Oct 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nearsCold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.26 Oct 10:34 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
Crime‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limitThe 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.24 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s just gutting': Kaikōura man devastated after house destroyed in blazeFive homes were destroyed as gale-force winds whipped through the region.22 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandWeather: Road reopens after high winds topple truck's trailer, blocks bridge on busy highway Gusts up to 130km/h are hitting the Canterbury High Country today.19 Oct 09:20 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash on SH1 near Ward, MarlboroughPolice expect the road to reopen in the next few hours.14 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandLocal elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and regionPreliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race11 Oct 05:50 PM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
CrimeFake talent agent lured woman with promise of modelling career, then assaulted herDelfin Cruz convinced the 20-year-old she needed to get drunk to 'pass a test'.07 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan, 70, arrested at Picton ferry with meth worth up to $7kA 50-year-old woman was also taken into custody and faces a supply charge.02 Oct 07:53 AM
New ZealandSpecialist investigators called in after fire at property linked with unsolved murderThe property had been searched twice in the hunt for Jessica Boyce, last seen in 2019.02 Oct 01:52 AM
