New Zealand'Bit of a jolt': Earthquake rattles lower North IslandThe quake struck at a depth of 34km, 30km northwest of Levin.24 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandKiwis complacent as new cluster emerges; health boss' Covid pleaLabour weekend and the Covid-19 tracer app collide in summer holidays rehearsal.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash near WhanganuiOne person has died following a crash between a truck and a car.23 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandThe heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on MondayTropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.22 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandElection Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the SouthVoters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New Zealand'A terrible shock': Friends of woman who died on Ruapehū shaken by tragedyEmma Langley had made a wide network of friends in just one year in public service.03 Oct 03:06 AM
New ZealandCovid kiwi: The native bird named after Ashley BloomfieldThe director general of health's namesake can be found at a kiwi hatchery.01 Oct 11:40 PM
New ZealandFrom winter snow to scorching sun - Aussie air sees temperatures soar to 26CIt's been a wild, wintry week but sunny skies and hot temperatures are coming our way.01 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandTwo people dead after crash south of PāteaOne person with serious injuries has been flown to hospital.30 Sep 10:25 PM
New ZealandWeather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blastIcy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.29 Sep 04:44 AM
New ZealandBomb cyclone barrels up NZ: Flights cancelled, snow for North IslandA second stormy day is in store for much of the country.28 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'28 Sep 05:51 AM
New ZealandTūroa skifield to close for funeralTūroa skifield will be closed for well-respected and long serving staff member's funeral.28 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandStrong gusts in Auckland could close harbour bridge todayMotorists are being warned of strong winds on the harbour bridge this morning.27 Sep 06:55 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the southA rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.27 Sep 06:16 AM
New ZealandQuake triggers sirens at Mt RuapehuThe magnitude 5.2 quake triggered a warning siren at Mt Ruapehu.27 Sep 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekendSnow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.24 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandThree men charged after gunshots heard in WhanganuiThree men face a number of firearms-related charges.24 Sep 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProbe into NZ medical cannabis scamAuckland GP alarmed to be caught up in homegrown con.23 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandQuiet Moon Festival for AucklandSecond most important event on Chinese cultural calendar - what is it about?21 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandDestructive gales, torrential rain to blast southern and central NZA brutal 24 hours is in store for southern regions.21 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the northCheck Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.16 Sep 10:43 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Strong winds batter Wellington, trampolines sent flyingA strong wind warning is in place for Wellington and Wairarapa today.14 Sep 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Short, sharp shock': North Island hit by series of small quakesThere have been earthquakes at both ends of the North Island on Saturday evening.12 Sep 12:05 PM
New ZealandDiversional therapy: 'It's one of the most rewarding jobs'Diversional Therapy Week is from September 19-24, raising the awareness of the profession.10 Sep 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection Battlegrounds: Six North Island electorates to watchProfiling Whanganui, Ōhāriu, Wairarapa, Palmerston North, Hutt South, Wellington Central.07 Sep 05:00 PM
EducationComputer basics course to help employees keep up with techThe 10-week course starts at the end of September.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRare shake: Weak 5.2 earthquake wakes Auckland, rocks Coromandel, BOPThe earthquake struck about 120km offshore from Whangamatā.28 Aug 06:48 PM
New ZealandPrincipal with concussion feared mental diagnosisA school principal was so traumatised by her experience with ACC she no longer trusts it.27 Aug 09:59 PM
New ZealandChild dies after 'tragic accident' at Upper Hutt parkThe child was taken to a local medical centre with critical injuries at 11.40am.27 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandNo cancellation for nurse after indecent act on patientThe tribunal decided not to name the nurse or cancel his registration.27 Aug 01:06 AM
New ZealandNurse who performed indecent act on patient fights to keep registrationThe nurse is also fighting to keep his name a secret.26 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandSTA Travel insolvency: Anxious wait for would-be travellers, tens of thousands at stake'It was an extensive trip, we were doing things we didn't have time to do in the past.'24 Aug 07:51 AM
New ZealandWeather: Southerly switch to bite north by WednesdayThunderstorms will hit western areas again early on Tuesday morning.24 Aug 02:30 AM