New ZealandWet weeks ahead: Why two systems thousands of kilometres from NZ are causing a month of rainNiwa forecasts a wetter than normal month but drier conditions in October.16 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon surrounded by Chinese influence at closed-door Pacific Islands Forum China's presence was everywhere at the gathering of regional leaders in Honiara.10 Sep 07:22 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
CrimeFormer lawyer prosecuted over dying man’s will, court overturns $500K bequest to former loverWatch14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Put up or apologise – Verrall walks a fine line with Levy slur04 Dec 11:45 PM
NewsWatch: Cruise ship 'full of Kiwis' diverted as medical emergency leads to dramatic rescueSick passenger 'plucked from a moving ship' in Vanuatu.09 Oct 01:03 AM
Politics‘Don’t put him in detention’: PM Luxon banters with Pacific leaders, signs NZ-Tonga partnershipLuxon saved his best line for his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese.27 Aug 10:18 PM
PoliticsForeign Minister meets with New Caledonia president after taking aim at French ambassadorThe situation in New Caledonia is one of the primary issues at the forum.26 Aug 03:43 AM
PoliticsPacific forum head disappointed by failed New Caledonia mission but vows to try againForum secretary-general Baron Waqa said its failure was due to 'some misunderstanding'.25 Aug 03:18 AM
PoliticsContentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forumA leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.23 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuKanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanauMore violence predicted: 'Things could get really bad'.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsPeters discusses ‘paramount concern’ ahead of landmark Pacific tourPM Christopher Luxon and other Pacific leaders will hold talks at the end of the month.09 Aug 04:01 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters questions legitimacy of Noumea referendumThe NZ Foreign Minister says there has been 'democratic injury' on both sides.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandFresh violence flares up in New CaledoniaOver the last three days, more violence and destruction has erupted.24 Jun 11:58 PM
TravelThis Air NZ route will stop from today until SeptemberOngoing challenges prompted the airline's decision.10 Jun 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: It’s time for France to let New Caledonia be freeOPINION: New Caledonia, a jewel in the Pacific, bears scars of French colonialism.08 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldFrance sends armoured vehicles with machine gun capability to New CaledoniaThe police in New Caledonia have a new weapon in their arsenal.04 Jun 02:49 AM
TalanoaEx-footballer says two relatives killed in New CaledoniaFormer France and Real Madrid midfielder says relatives shot in the head by snipers.27 May 08:17 PM
New ZealandACC Europe trip, Budget tease and PNG landslide | Focus Morning Bulletin May 28, 2024ACC boss’ $32k trip, Nicola Willis teases her budget plans and the death toll remains unknown after devasting Papua New Guinea landslide.Watch27 May 07:33 PM
WorldFourth New Caledonia mercy flight brings 57 Kiwis to AucklandA fourth flight taking New Zealanders out of riot-torn New Caledonia has departed.25 May 04:18 AM
New ZealandThird mercy flight heads home from New Caledonia carrying 49 KiwisMFAT estimates 150 more Kiwis remain in New Caledonia.24 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandRugby chaos, New Caledonia unrest and half-marathon blunder | Focus Morning Bulletin May 24, 2024Richie McCaw speaks out on rugby’s civil war, more Kiwis get the green light to evacuate New Caledonia and how a husband's ‘toxic’ actions almost cost this wife a race victory.Watch23 May 07:43 PM
New ZealandKiwis in New Caledonia: 'Home, safe and sound''Rather eventful' flight of mercy trip from Noumea to NZ23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch couple anxiously await rescue from Noumea as vital meds depleteDisappointment, distress and frustration were beginning to take their toll.23 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'We just want to come home': Rotorua mum and baby stranded in riot-torn New CaledoniaThey intended to stay four nights. They've been stuck for two weeks.23 May 03:52 AM
Politics'We’re frustrated ourselves': Winston Peters on New Caledonia mercy flight permit delay“We just have to be patient and wait."23 May 03:12 AM
WorldIn riot-hit New Caledonia, Macron says priority is return to calm amid unrestMacron says 3000 security officers have been deployed to New Caledonia.23 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandMore Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visitsNew Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.23 May 01:01 AM