New Zealand'It looked like fireworks': Balloon strike sparks fire opposite petrol stationPower was also cut to nearby properties.25 Jan 02:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 community case: Expert calls for mass testingOfficials need to encourage widespread community testing, professor says.24 Jan 03:31 AM
New ZealandFatal water incident at Kaitaia's Awanui River, Far North - rāhui in placePolice say the death will be referred to the Coroner.23 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.2 quake felt in WellingtonA small earthquake was felt in the Lower North Island on Friday morning.21 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandFatal Wellsford shooting: Man denies murderNot guilty pleas were entered today in the High Court at Auckland.19 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandWellington wind returns from holiday, gusts up to 130km/h expectedIt's time to bring in the outdoor furniture and secure the trampolines.18 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandMonster waves 10m-high possible amid wild weatherGiant swells and 10m waves in southwest NZ possible amid bout of wild mid-week weather.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's water woes set to continueA front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.16 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandRain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougherSunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week16 Jan 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVanished: The missing people of New ZealandInside: The cases of missing people in New Zealand in the past few decades.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrowElsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.15 Jan 06:10 PM
New ZealandLow rainfall sees water restrictions extended across WairarapaResidents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.13 Jan 12:14 AM
EmploymentSign of the times: Kiwi returnee takes job search to roundaboutKim Holloway, 56, needs a job - and he's not sitting around waiting for the phone to ring.11 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandLast weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.08 Jan 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBlind faith: Harveys' new owners aim highThe new owners of Harvey Furnishings have plans to double the group's $30m turn over.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer's 'lightning-quick reflexes' save kitten from Auckland motorwayThe kitten has found a home within the police family and will be called Poppy or Diego.04 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandFlooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags readyThe South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.02 Jan 02:50 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison uprising: MPs refused entry; family members arriveSeveral fire and emergency vehicles arrived at the facility this morning.02 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Thunderstorm warning and heavy rain for parts of country'It will be quite an active day tomorrow.'01 Jan 07:09 AM
New ZealandThunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets inHow is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?31 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandMan in intensive care after head kicked during fightPolice are seeking any witnesses who were in Broadway Ave at the time of the fight.31 Dec 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.30 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandWellington likely to have warm, dry New yearThose hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFatal Pahiatua crash, road toll to sevenPolice were notified of the crash on Nikau Rd at 4.58am.28 Dec 06:32 PM
New ZealandRare white kiwi hatched in captivity deadThe North Island Brown Kiwi should have been coloured brown but was white instead.27 Dec 09:31 PM
New ZealandSunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possibleThe Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.26 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash floodingA severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.26 Dec 06:58 AM
New ZealandTraffic hotspots: Busiest times and routes to avoidHeading out of town for the break? Find out more about the traffic conditions here.25 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandSmoked chicken product recalled over safety fearsSome of the chickens may be undercooked, authorities say.25 Dec 07:24 AM
New ZealandChristmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in placeThose travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.22 Dec 06:38 PM
New ZealandSuspicious package delivered to Whanganui PrisonThe Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was notified.21 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandFamily heartbreak: Young sisters diagnosed with same cancer months apartThe diagnosis follows one of the pair's daughter's own childhood battle with cancer.12 Dec 06:26 AM
New ZealandCrash closes SH1 south of Levin, two hurt"There are no diversions, so motorists are asked to avoid travelling this route."11 Dec 09:27 PM
