New ZealandFonterra opens organic programme to South Island farmersFonterra says rising global demand is driving new organic opportunities for farmers.21 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandSevere weather update with Heather KeatsRed heavy rain warnings are issued for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Northern Gisborne until Thursday afternoon. Video / Alyse WrightWatch20 Jan 11:58 PM
TravelThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?19 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips fundingNorthland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSubtropical low to bring heavy rain and severe gales to upper North IslandNorthland is under a heavy rain watch from 6pm today until 6pm tomorrow.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarm, mostly calm weekend ahead before northern rain moves in MondayAuckland, Hamilton and Kaitāia are forecast to reach warm highs of 26C.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain causes flooding in FlaxmereHeavy rain caused surface flooding in Flaxmere, with 20mm falling in one hour. Video / Regan MunroWatch16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 16, 2026Morning Headlines | Severe weather warnings for the North Island and Scott Robertson's All Blacks departure | Friday, January 16, 2026Watch15 Jan 05:47 PM
SportShark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast missionJono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.14 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weatherA large tornado was spotted tearing through a field in the Waikato community of Maihiihi.14 Jan 08:28 PM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran takes over Go Media Stadium: First look at massive Loop Tour stageKiwi fans will be first to see the massive new stage and NZ's biggest video screen build.14 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents aheadAlmost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.13 Jan 11:26 PM
New Zealand‘Sheer panic’: Dual-citizenship NZ Brits have to get UK passport to returnTravel agents fear airport chaos as many expats still have no idea.13 Jan 09:22 PM
New ZealandNCEA results day: What students and parents need to knowAbout 158,000 students in NZ, the Cook Islands and Niue can now see their exam marks.13 Jan 06:43 PM
New ZealandWet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spellA heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Auckland’s hidden monasteries and retreatsFrom Carmelite nuns to Tibetan monks – meet some of Auckland's spiritual residents.11 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated amid North Island forest fires as temps across NZ remain high Many centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records on Sunday.11 Jan 06:05 PM
New ZealandHigh temperatures to persist across NZ on Monday with some showersMany centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records today.11 Jan 08:58 AM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likelyFire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issuedTemperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: SH35 partially reopens, motorists urged to be cautiousThe highway near Tolaga Bay was closed overnight due to flooding.03 Jan 07:51 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService weekend weather forecast 2 January 2026: Cooler wet weather over the weekendCool and showery before the sun returns. Video/MetServiceWatch02 Jan 05:58 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe weather update: Afternoon/evening January 2, 2026Thundery weather and heavy rain for Upper North Island and AucklandWatch02 Jan 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for the then-missing Marokopa family.01 Jan 04:06 AM
New ZealandNY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up northDownpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.31 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
