New ZealandKāpiti mayor bowing out on a highGuru will take some time out and get back into writing after his term in office finishes.30 May 01:28 AM
New Zealand'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North IslandRainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.28 May 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Manukau port - dream or vision?EDITORIAL: Why is the Govt taking another look at a new port in the southwest of Auckland?27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZSouthwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.21 May 09:54 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Tornado, gales - woman dies after being crushed by tree; harbour bridge lanes closedWild weather has hit the country.20 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandSnowfall warning for Desert RdThe warning covers the period from 7pm Friday to 1am Saturday.18 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandFamous beehive kilns restored, arts centre plannedPlans for an arts centre surrounding Smišek's famous beehive kilns have been announced.18 May 09:45 PM
New ZealandWinter blast: Icy temps, snow, 'dangerous' waves set to storm inLarge swells of up to 8m are expected to batter the western coastline this weekend.18 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandMarokopa mystery: Family of missing kids say police lack of action is 'ridiculous'Waikato dad disappeared with his children months ago. Family members fear the worst.14 May 07:49 AM
New ZealandBye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird weekFew weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāpiti Marine Reserve played significant role over its 30 yearsThe fourth oldest marine reserve in NZ celebrates its 30th anniversary this month.08 May 07:31 PM
New ZealandSkin in the game: Tattoo removal paid for young prisonersNew funding for inmates will help get their hand and face tattoos removed.06 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandWarmer than average temperatures predicted ahead of winterNiwa's seasonal outlook shows conditions are most likely to be warmer than average.30 Apr 04:58 AM
New ZealandPort worker deaths: Call for inquiryTwo deaths in less than a week - one in Auckland and one in Lyttelton.25 Apr 06:14 PM
TravelThe Anzac memorials you probably don't know aboutSome of the quieter places in Tāmaki Makaurau to reflect and remember this Anzac Day.24 Apr 12:37 AM
New ZealandThe 160m bus lane snaring $12,000 in fines from motorists every dayClick for cash: A 160m stretch of road generated $4.3 million in fines during 2021.19 Apr 06:46 PM
New ZealandEaster weather: Wind and rain warning as temperatures dropIt's a mixed bag of weather this Easter.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Fears ex-tropical cyclone Fili could cause 'catastrophic' floodingMayor 'preparing for the worst' ahead of ex-tropical cyclone Fili.12 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandOminous path: Cyclone on direct track to hit NZ - severe gales, rain warningWild weather in the forecast from Tuesday.09 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandAuckland hospitals still delaying elective surgery after Omicron peakAuckland DHB doing only acute operations or planned surgery that cannot wait.07 Apr 06:28 PM
New ZealandEye in the sky: Helicopter footage shows first cars to drive across completed Transmission GullyHelicopter footage shows Transmission Gully on the morning it opened to traffic.31 Mar 04:00 AM
KahuNew Covid-19 support clinic set up in WhanganuiThe clinic's purpose is to provide assessment and treatment to Covid-positive people.29 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandThree soldiers burned by Molotov cocktail in trainingTrio were doused in petrol and set alight during riot training.29 Mar 05:43 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti flood clean-up 'will take about a year'Battered East Coast faces long months of recovery after a second major event in a year.24 Mar 04:58 PM
New ZealandGisborne highway reopening briefly ahead of further rain tonight'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'23 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandCan you beat it? The NZ car that has clocked up two million kilometresGraeme Hebley bought the car in 2000. It had only done 80,000kms at that point.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather-of-three worried about weather before fatal trip'He was a good bugger. He wasn't only my son, he was my mate,' says grieving father.21 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu raised to volcanic alert level 2The last time Mt Ruapehu was moved to volcanic level 2 was in December 2020.21 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Major search and rescue underway off North CapeA major search and rescue operation is underway after a vessel got in trouble off North Cape. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Mar 07:37 PM
New ZealandMan and dog towed to safety after yacht trapped under Waitangi bridgeThe dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.19 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandSix injured in serious road crashes across North IslandSeveral other people were hospitalised after road incidents around the North Island.19 Mar 06:33 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings, watches for Northland, Auckland, CoromandelHeavy rain warning for Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel for Sunday and Monday.19 Mar 02:29 AM
New ZealandPedestrian, motorists killed in crashes overnight in Nelson, Waikato, ManawatuPolice are investigating several crashes in which people have been killed overnight.12 Mar 06:51 PM
New ZealandTide of patients amid staff shortages in WellingtonAbout 800 doctors and nurses at Wellington's hospitals off sick or in isolation this week.10 Mar 05:03 PM