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
New ZealandKiwiRail confirm 57 cattle dead after collision with trainThe incident took place near the intersection of Wharemoana Rd and State Highway 2.11 Jul 10:57 AM
New ZealandMangakino road crash - one dead, one seriousEmergency services were called to the accident about 32km north of Lake Taupo.06 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandUp and away: Mt Ruapehu's first gondola lifts offSkiing and boarding at Mt Ruapehu just got a whole lot more luxurious.02 Jul 03:29 AM
New ZealandFirst half of year among warmest, milder weather to continueThe first half of the year has been among the warmest on the books, Niwa says.30 Jun 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Coastguard found him just in time': Rescue in pitch-blackUrgent Algies Bay water rescue made in the pitch-black.30 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan, 24, drowns in Tarawera River after pursuitMan pulled from river and given CPR but he died at the scene.28 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandRidge brings fog, frosts but plenty of winter sunshineRidge of high pressure will bring fog and frost to many places overnight.27 Jun 06:38 AM