New ZealandDesert Rd reopens but Mt Ruapehu skifields shut after overnight snow, high windsThe Whakapapa, Tūroa and Tukino skifields are all closed due to high winds.06 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, winds lash Auckland; cold blast moves northAucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.05 Sep 05:10 PM
New ZealandLive: Heavy rain lashes Auckland, Northland - cold blast sweeps NZTemperatures will drop with snow on alpine passes and heavy rain in the upper North.04 Sep 11:53 PM
New ZealandLive: Winter blast brings big chill, heavy rain, Auckland fogFog restrictions are in place at Auckland Airport early this morning.07 Aug 09:00 PM
LifestyleParty drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealedWastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.07 Aug 06:35 PM
TravelJust relax: Dreamy retreat in Rotorua a life-changerIf relaxing is a strange concept to you, it's time to add this retreat to your to-do list30 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Ram raiders moving on to jewellery store smash-and-grabsRam-raiding youths who have plagued Auckland businesses are now favouring jewellery store smash-and-grabs, with at least two occurring in the city every week. Video / NZ Herald / SuppliedWatch28 Jul 11:25 PM
New ZealandWoman 'tearful and numb' as slip threatens housesMore showers anticipated in lower North Island area already hit by devastating slips.25 Jul 06:16 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Heavy rain, winds, floods, power outages; warnings of worse to comeHeavy rain and high winds continue to pummel parts of NZ.25 Jul 06:20 AM
Business'It's a tough life': No internet for two days adds to isolationLife for most of Taumarunui's 4707 residents has been a lot slower since 1.30am on Monday.20 Jul 12:24 AM
New ZealandRain easing after wild weather thrashes NZAfter a week of wild weather, most Kiwis are expected to have some respite from rain.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands waterfalls turn to torrents after heavy rain12 July 2022 | Haruru Falls (Paihia) and Rainbow Falls (Kerikeri) in spectacular form after a night of heavy rain across Northland. Video / Peter de GraafWatch12 Jul 12:58 AM
New Zealand7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.10 Jul 01:35 AM
New Zealand9307 new Covid cases today, 22 deaths - another counting glitch reportedYesterday a computer glitch caused case numbers to be overcounted by more than 4000.09 Jul 01:30 AM
New ZealandSchool holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZSevere weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.08 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandSnowy start to school holidays expectedBetween 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice Blue Light event lets kids take flightStudents from Kāpiti and Horowhenua were invited to the Blue Light Take a Kid Flying Day.07 Jul 09:35 PM
New ZealandAfter-hours clinics closed due to staff shortagesAverage wait times for medical care doubles as winter illnesses hit clinics.06 Jul 06:14 PM
New ZealandLucy reunited with puppies after social media pleaLucy was found in Porirua and returned to Kāpiti five hours after she was taken.29 Jun 01:44 AM
KahuRaetihi local enters race for Ruapehu mayoraltyRuapehu District Council's youngest councillor is entering the district's mayoralty race.29 Jun 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Fixing the downtown Auckland conundrum in three stepsOPINION: An urban designer makes Queen St a world-class precinct in three easy steps.28 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandWill scientists be able to pick NZ's future eruptions?The Whakaari tragedy showed eruptions can happen any time. Can NZ better forecast them?26 Jun 12:21 AM
New ZealandFoggy morning in Auckland forces flight diversion; rain, snow possible this weekCloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.25 Jun 09:20 PM
New ZealandThousands of North Island homes affected by power outageCrews are on their way to assess the issue.23 Jun 06:19 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby Pacific final: All you need to know as Blues take on CrusadersThe hometown team will battle their longtime southern foes for Super Rugby glory.18 Jun 04:26 AM
New ZealandResidents unable to return home as toppled trees close roadWild winter weather continues to lash parts of the country.13 Jun 09:15 AM
New ZealandThousands of properties affected by power outagesMost of the outages are in lower parts of the North Island.13 Jun 06:09 AM
New ZealandTornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZWith 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.12 Jun 08:18 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hoursTornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.12 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandTornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."11 Jun 06:08 AM
New ZealandKiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZWith severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.10 Jun 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea levelForecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.10 Jun 02:40 AM
New ZealandOperation Bali: Drug ring smashed - $455,000, cocaine, meth in picture of Virgin Mary seizedPolice warn arrests should serve as a warning to criminals everywhere.09 Jun 12:53 AM
New ZealandLarge hail, torrential rain: Severe thunderstorm warning for WestlandRisk of severe thunderstorms for some western parts of South Island.08 Jun 04:20 AM
