New ZealandHeavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidlyNZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.18 Jan 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Going to get a hammering': West Coast braces for 800mm of rain, sandbags prepped ahead of delugeCivil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.18 Jan 07:39 AM
New ZealandWatch: Two boys - aged 11 and 12 - each land their first marlinWilliam Andrews, 11, and Elliot Mobberley, 12, caught their first marlins on holiday.16 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandHard to sleep: Humid, hot nights as Auckland faces 28C daysThere will be little relief from sweltering temperatures in the north for the time being.15 Jan 10:21 PM
KahuOpinion: Getting to 60 gave me the feeling that I had beaten the oddsTuring 60 was a big deal for Anaru Eketone.15 Jan 05:45 PM
New ZealandMetService issues heat alerts as temperatures could reach 30CBlenheim, Masterton and Hamner Springs each topped 30C.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive pictures: Friends and family gather ahead of Jacinda Ardern's weddingFormer PM and future husband spotted on eve of wedding.12 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFoodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads northIt's a unique opportunity to relish in NZ's tastiest artisanal cheese scene.10 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandHottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to comeAuckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.09 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandScorcher! Temperatures of up to 31C expected as people return to workIn Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El NiñoThe latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRainy Saturday turns to sunny Sunday for last holiday weekendThe South Island is forecast to have the best weather in coming days.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tale of two days': Mixed weather for final holiday weekendThe periods of rain covering the country will move off by Sunday.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacketWill Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.04 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandInvestigation into South Auckland community hall fire under wayCrews were called to the fire at the Takanini Hall at 8.56pm.03 Jan 06:30 PM
KahuMāoridom mourns the loss of Norm DewesThe Māori champion died on the last day of 202302 Jan 06:25 PM
KahuNgāti Kahungunu stands united against Government initiativesIwi members aired their views at a hui at Waimārama Marae last month.02 Jan 05:10 PM
New ZealandMan dies while snorkelling at Auckland's Matakatia BayEmergency services were called to the bay around 6.40pm but the man could not be revived.01 Jan 08:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large crowd 'freaking out' over orca pod surfacing at Northland beachAbout 1000 holiday makers were in awe as the pod hunted stingray metres from the beach.01 Jan 07:34 AM
New Zealand45 drink-drivers caught by police morning after Rhythm and VinesThere were no arrests during the festival, and police say crowds were well-behaved.01 Jan 05:26 AM
New ZealandMuddy chaos plagues festivalgoers 'struggling to pull cars out' after New Year's downpourNorthern Bass Festivalgoers have been faced with a muddy mess.01 Jan 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHave $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summerWealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNYE weather: 'Intense' rain, thunder, hail, strong winds to slam countryBad weather tomorrow follows a sunny, sweltering day today with Hastings reaching 33C.30 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandLegendary lollipop man of 31 years given fitting farewellTommy Edgar, 81, served his local school for more than three decades.30 Dec 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Mushy' fish n chips: Starving snapper alarms holiday fishermenReports of skinny, pale, and "mushy" snapper in Northland indicate the fish is starving.27 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland finally in store for fine spells, but top holiday spots under weather watchesMetService finally has good news for Aucklanders.26 Dec 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a breakRyan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.24 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandStay away from Matakana Island and don't fly drones as blaze continuesFirefighters responded to a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.24 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandHelicopter called for assistance to battle fire on Matakana IslandFirefighters are fighting a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.23 Dec 08:39 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.21 Dec 07:25 AM
New ZealandTemperatures reach 33C with hot, muggy nights to last past ChristmasMetService forecasts a showery Christmas Day in the Super City with a high of 26C20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandTemperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so farDunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.15 Dec 05:54 AM
New ZealandPassenger hits out at Govt's decision to can Cook Strait ferries"What is the Government waiting for? An actual disaster where people lose their lives?"13 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwo Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornadoThe school was in the path of the tornado, which collapsed buildings and flooded streets.13 Dec 04:00 PM
