New Zealand'Hot days, warm muggy nights': MetService considers issuing heat alerts for NZ centresTimaru will be New Zealand’s hottest centre tomorrow, reaching 30C. 25 Nov 04:52 AM
New ZealandEnd of golden run? Tropical air mass to bring hot nights for north, wild weather for southChristchurch will swelter on 30C midweek while Auckland temps stay in high teens at night.24 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice say Tom Phillips may have more campsites in Marokopa bush, locals offer up 'helpful' infoPhillips died in a September shootout that left a police officer critically hurt.18 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing line17 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Horror and heartache': Third child's body found, dad did not suffer burns in Sanson fire17 Nov 02:20 AM
New ZealandPolice still searching for final body in blaze that killed three kids, Givealittle for mum reaches $160k16 Nov 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Mother's worst nightmare': Friends rally around mum of three children killed in Manawatū house fire16 Nov 06:41 AM
New Zealand'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in air15 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Causes significant harm': Police break up North Island drug labs, arrest 10Police also located methamphetamine, a loaded pistol, cash and electronic devices.13 Nov 06:07 AM
New ZealandRain, wind and thunder to close out week before sunshine returnsThunderstorms and possible hail could hit Auckland, Northland and Waikato.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand$45m jackpot: What are the biggest wins in Lotto history?Seven players won $7m each after splitting the $50m Powerball prize in June 2024.11 Nov 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTom Phillips was hunted in Marokopa bush by elite NZSAS trackersOfficial documents show armed soldiers expert in tracking joined police to find fugitive.10 Nov 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this eveningThe thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay. 10 Nov 04:19 AM
New Zealand'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blazeCrews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New ZealandSunshine for most, but rain set to linger over Auckland this weekendAuckland faces a muggy weekend with showers and a risk of thunderstorms.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Please conserve power use': Power restored in Far North, but capacity lowThe electricity network in parts of the Far North 'remains vulnerable', Top Energy says.06 Nov 04:23 PM
Auckland'Load of nonsense': Frustration from Ponsonby locals over parking planAuckland Transport has proposed extending paid parking into evenings on key streets.06 Nov 04:51 AM
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
New ZealandBay of Plenty man attacked in his home and seriously injuredPolice say several offenders are believed to have been involved in the attack. 06 Nov 12:10 AM
New ZealandAsh emitted in 'weak eruptions' on Whakaari/White IslandThe ashfall is unlikely to reach the mainland, scientists say. 04 Nov 04:27 AM
Auckland'It's very special': New women's record time set in Auckland Marathon for back-to back champBrigid Dennehy smashed the previous women's record by more than three minutes. 02 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandButter bidding war: Woman buys 10 blocks of butter for $11,500 to beat record priceThe community pitched in to ensure a South Island triumph. 01 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandHouse prices up: Second month of growth could signal start of recoveryCotality data shows national prices up 0.2% in Oct, although Auckland is still sliding.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s just so profitable’: Canadian super labs feeding NZ’s meth tradeJournalist Avery Haines traces the trail from Canadian labs to Kiwi streets.29 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandIcy lows grip NZ: How long will the chill stick around? Frosty mornings expected as temperatures hover just above freezing.29 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk lingers for parts of NZ, but wild weather easingThe turbulent weather should start to become more settled across New Zealand.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice warn motorists: Don’t stop for hitchhiker as fugitive remains on runJeremy Robertson is still at large after the Pahīatua homicide.28 Oct 03:00 AM
BusinessLandlord of Auckland boarding house fails to pay $240,700 by deadline after tenancy breachesLandlord went to "significant lengths" to evade their responsibilities under tenancy Act.28 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island'There is quite a wide risk of thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.'27 Oct 07:53 AM