New Zealand'Unprecedented' summer drownings: 14 fatalities in holiday periodThe toll takes in every age range, water activity and ethnicity.05 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandAnother scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool changeAuckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.05 Jan 06:28 PM
New ZealandKaimaumau fire: Residents ready to evacuateSeaside township remains on high alert as fire continues to rage around the countryside.04 Jan 05:15 PM
TravelSummer travel ideas: Where to see native birds in the North IslandBird-watching opportunities abound in the North Island. Here's where to find them.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecastTemperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.31 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandNew Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.30 Dec 06:41 PM
New ZealandReport highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui districtInvestigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.28 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandSummer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstormsSevere weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.27 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandSunny spell for North Island, but heavy rain to hit CoastWarm and sunny weather forecast for North Island as Kiwis prepare to see in the New Year.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFour babies born in Whanganui Hospital on Christmas Day"It was quite a busy day."26 Dec 03:00 AM
AirlinesKiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people todayNew Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.24 Dec 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Huge relief': Kayaker rescued off Whanganui coastA member of the public alerted Coastguard Wanganui.23 Dec 09:30 PM
TravelNew things to do in NZ this summer: WairarapaSummer is sorted at Wairarapa with an exciting new line up or tourist attractions.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington set for another wet, wild and windy dayGusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.20 Dec 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Terrified': Homeless family of seven 'squat' in empty house'My desperation surpassed my fear,' says mum-of-five Ashleigh Wawatai.20 Dec 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAJ Hackett revisits the birthplace of commercial bungy after 30 years"It has to be one of the most powerful places on Earth."17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui teacher retires after 50 years in educationA lot has changed during the 50 years Gillian Eades has been in education.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding and slips hit roads around countryHeavy rain warnings are put in place for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions.15 Dec 08:53 AM
New ZealandWhanganui records second hottest December day since 1978Whanganui's temperature soared up to 29.3 degrees on Wednesday.15 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland's great escape, emotional reunions; police turn away unvetted iwi checkpoint volunteersThe Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.14 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to ill treatment of children at Lake AliceThe 89-year-old appeared in Whanganui District Court today.14 Dec 01:45 AM
New ZealandTropical Cyclone Ruby expected to miss NZ, but will bring more heavy rainTropical Cyclone Ruby is not forecast to hit New Zealand directly, but will bring rain.14 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandFreight train derails after heavy rain causes washoutA locomotive and about 12 wagons came off the track near Hunterville.13 Dec 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Full of holes': Up to 20 per cent of infected travellers could be missed by rapid antigen testingFree rapid antigen tests will be rolled out at pharmacies as the Auckland border lifts.13 Dec 02:56 AM
EnvironmentMonarch butterflies find home in Whanganui gardenIn 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for delugeLow-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.11 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandBody of missing man Joe Pryor found after 15-day searchHundreds of people had joined the search for Pryor who went missing in the Waikanae area.11 Dec 04:20 AM
EducationStudents making most of free trades trainingClose to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot in the city: Summer scorcher to continueBeach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.10 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandWeather: Forecasters alert to storm off Solomons, could impact NZ next weekHolidaymakers advised to keep an eye on developments.09 Dec 10:02 PM
New ZealandWho's shooting Whanganui's cats?The two shootings occurred last Wednesday in Aramoho and the SPCA is seeking information.09 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTropical cyclone in wings as holidaymakers head out'At the time where things are opening up for Auckland, it's not really good timing.'06 Dec 09:56 PM
New ZealandDHB investigating claim vaccination staff paid for big night out with Prezzy cards'I am not aware of how the food and beverages were paid for,' DHB boss says.06 Dec 05:07 AM
New ZealandWhy one of NZ's least vaccinated towns won't use vax pass at public facilitiesCouncil chief executive says they're carrying out a proper assessment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
