New ZealandFamily escape burning house in DunedinBlaze was one of two where occupants got out safely.18 Aug 05:44 PM
New ZealandWeather: Last dry days for Auckland before a week of rainToday and tomorrow mark Auckland's last clear days before being hit by full week of rain.17 Aug 10:02 PM
New Zealand$36m Rotorua drug bust 'biggest we've had in the Bay': Police chiefA Rotorua man was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply.15 Aug 05:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop national sports coach probed by police after teens' sex abuse allegationsTop national sports coach probed by police after sex abuse allegations by teen girls14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne killed in SH1 crash near HuntervilleA person has been killed in a crash on SH1 in Hunterville, Rangitīkei.13 Aug 10:28 PM
CyclingCollege sport: Nga TawaSport Whanganui college sport review focuses on Nga Tawa School in Marton.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoof from The Cloud ripped to shreds from storm; 1700 lightning strikesHigh winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.11 Aug 09:05 AM
New ZealandSix brawl in central Whanganui; one arrestedOne person received minor injuries in a fight involving six people in Victoria Ave.11 Aug 02:05 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms and strong winds may hit Auckland, upper North IslandHeavy snow warnings are in place for Canterbury, North Otago and Dunedin.10 Aug 10:22 PM
New ZealandWinter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstormsThere's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.10 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeAlleged shoplifter's escape goes pear-shapedA baby and a woman were lucky not to be hurt when a driver hit their parked car.09 Aug 01:40 AM
New ZealandBrrrrrr! Snow, wind - brace yourself for a chilly nightIt's colder than usual for August - when can we expect a reprieve?05 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandSnow, truck crash delay North Island travelThe two-truck crash meant both routes through the central North Island were blocked.04 Aug 06:48 PM
New ZealandPolar blast: Heavy rain as cold air surges from AntarcticRoad snow warnings are in force across much of New Zealand.03 Aug 08:20 PM
New ZealandWeather: Awful yesterday, worse todayIt's a good weekend to stay tucked up indoors.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate suspicious death of 30yo womanThe woman had what appeared to be non-accidental injuries.03 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandHuman remains found in Taipa believed to be missing woman Leeann ScottLeeann Ailini Scott, 48, was last seen at the Taipa shops on December 12, 2014.01 Aug 12:56 AM
New ZealandGoodbye solar winter, hello brighter daysThe dark days are almost over as we get closer to Spring ....and Summer.31 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandWhat winter? Weather gods smile on New Zealand againThe dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBaseball bat and firearm used in Waikato home invasionA firearm and baseball bat were used to threaten occupants of a Waikato home last night.27 Jul 03:59 AM
New ZealandSynthetic drugs claim Rotorua life, coroner rulesCorey-James Brown was a complex man with a golden voice.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan taken to hospital after boat crashes in the Bay of IslandsOne person, in a moderate condition, was taken to Northland Base Hospital.23 Jul 09:10 PM
New ZealandFlooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North IslandCanterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.20 Jul 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Miracle child': Paralysed toddler one step closer to recoveryMum: "I've been waiting and waiting for this day to come."19 Jul 07:26 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain in the south, showers in the west: It must be the school holidaysThose in western areas of the South Island are more at risk for rain.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportWorld champs to be valuable experience for climberWhanganui's Rachel Māia's next challenge is world paraclimbing championships in France.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung man charged with murder following Taihape deathPolice are not seeking anyone else in relation to the death.14 Jul 03:57 AM
New ZealandHundreds of lightning strikes: Wild weather lashes countryVector is readying power crews in Auckland as the active cold front approaches.14 Jul 01:31 AM
New Zealand'No brains at all': Phone pole erected in front of mailboxKent Millar came home to find Chorus energy had erected a phone pole blocking his mailbox.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New ZealandBrace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.12 Jul 07:32 PM
New ZealandTaihape man dies after fight, police investigatingPolice have taken a man into custody who is assisting with inquiries.12 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandDay off from wild weather, but reprieve short-livedYou don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 200 lightning strikes hit Auckland and CoromandelThe thunderstorm follows a damaging tornado in Taranaki this afternoon.12 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandDamaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfillThe 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.11 Jul 10:41 PM
