KahuRena health risks challenged in courtWATERY GRAVE: The stern of the Rena photographed earlier this month on Astrolabe Reef. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 130317sp51bop_rena.JPG By John 13 Mar 11:40 PM
New ZealandAbout 50 sparrows found dead in carparkAbout 50 sparrows are believed to have been poisoned.13 Mar 07:49 PM
New ZealandFour homes uninhabitable after floodsThe homes are between Whangamata and Tairua, areas among the most affected by record-breaking rains.13 Mar 07:28 PM
New ZealandTasman Tempest: The anatomy of a stormThe power-packed storm meteorologists have dubbed the "Tasman Tempest" dumped more rain on Auckland than typically falls for the whole of March.13 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic floods in New LynnPeople are being advised to avoid New Lynn due to the risk of unstable buildings.12 Mar 12:33 AM
New ZealandMeet the Rainaway BrideA helicopter pilot organised an urgent flight for his bride to reach their wedding after she was stranded by flooding.11 Mar 11:54 PM
New ZealandThe Herald's gumboot champSouth Island reporter Kurt Bayer has clinched fourth spot in the New Zealand Gumboot Throwing Championships.11 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issuedThe skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.11 Mar 03:05 AM
New ZealandNo respite for water-logged North IslandAn incredible 130mm of rain has fallen in the Coromandel Ranges in the past 24 hours.10 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, floods, power cutsParts of Auckland and other North Island regions are under water and without power as torrential rain causes havoc. There's even more foul weather to come.10 Mar 06:12 PM
New ZealandFundraising for life-changing surgeryA 19-year-old student with cerebral palsy hopes for life-changing surgery to play sport.09 Mar 07:37 PM
New ZealandWild weather to continueNo major damage from yesterday's storm, but there's more on the way.09 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild, 6, hit by car and draggedA child has head injuries after being hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Porirua.09 Mar 08:15 AM
New ZealandAnother month's worth of rain yet to fallThe Bay and Coromandel region has already had a month's worth of rain this week - and another month's worth is about to fall. MetService 09 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandWhat's driving Taupo's earthquakes?Scientists have put a recent spate of Central North Island quakes down to long-term tectonic "stretching" rather than worrying volcanic activity.08 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandFlood baby - mum's emergency dashBaby Nathan Christensen's arrival coincided with flooding that forced his mum into a helicopter dash.08 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: Woman describes her meth hellRuawai woman says she was incarcerated in a prison of her own making.08 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandNorthland focus for penal reform groupA volunteer group advocating for, among other things, fair outcomes in the justice penal system and rehabilitation of prisoners has formed a branch in Northland.08 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandBig deluge: Dire weather warningsMore than 100 lightning bolts have struck Northland in the past half hour.08 Mar 04:15 PM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Coromandel Mayor urges locals to stay vigilantThames & Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie discusses the state of the region after wild weather hit overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandSick blue penguin spotted in daytimeAn unwell little blue penguin was spotted wandering Hokio Beach.07 Mar 09:31 PM
New ZealandIt's back to the books after chemical spillA_HBT17073909.JPG. ALL CLEAR: Fire crews dressed in Hazmat suits getting decontaminated after attending Camberley School for a thermometer 07 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandWet and wild week: Heavy rain hitsWeather watches or warning are in place for most of the upper North Island as more rain is forecast over the week.07 Mar 05:40 AM
New ZealandMeals on Wheels robbed - dinner still gets throughA woman who prepares Meals-on-Wheels had $30,000 worth of equipment and food stolen.06 Mar 08:40 PM
New ZealandPink skies ahead of delugeSpectacular pink sunrise described as a 'foreboding beauty' by MetService forecaster.06 Mar 08:22 PM
New ZealandPristine lake used as a carwashThe environmentally-fragile dune lake near Tokerau Beach on the Karikari Peninsula has been exposed to oil and lubricants as well as fish and weed pests.06 Mar 07:56 PM
New ZealandTourists lose everything in car break-inA German tourist is considering leaving the country after thieves stole all his possessions in Tutukaka.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire closes Whanganui streetA house fire in Whanganui this afternoon led emergency services to cordon off a street. Barrack St was cordoned off from Somme Parade 06 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandCold snap and torrential rain to hitIt's going to be a wet in the North Island but best get the woollies out if you head down south.05 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandMassive meth trial next yearA jury trial for six men over the largest seizure of methamphetamine ever in the country will be April next year.05 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandDefence House to be demolishedThe New Zealand Defence Force and Ministry of Defence must now find a new headquarters for hundreds of staff.03 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandTemperatures plummet in the deep southA cold change sweeping up the South Island this afternoon has seen temperatures drop by double digits in 10 minutes.03 Mar 02:41 AM
