New ZealandFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
New ZealandWhere Christmas Day rain, hail and thunder are most likely todayHeavy rain and strong wind watches are in force for several South Island ranges.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive people hospitalised after serious crash blocks SH1 in WaipuOne person is in a serious condition and there are delays in the area.24 Dec 08:06 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZ24 Dec 12:10 AM
New Zealand'TV3 is unwatchable': Viewers vent as glitch hits multiple channels, technicians work through night23 Dec 11:11 PM
KahuWhy Poroti Springs kaitiaki must now take their water rights case to the High Court23 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandHe saved two kids from deadly surf - now his message for summer at the beach23 Dec 05:00 PM
Travel newsNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
CrimeDriver arrested after joining police convoy in Commodore with flashing blue and red lightsPolice also found meth and a 3D-printed gun in the man's car. 22 Dec 11:09 PM
New ZealandPolice still probing Kaitāia crash that killed 31-year-old motorcyclistPolice today named the victim of the December 12 accident.22 Dec 05:53 PM
New ZealandWhangārei parents push for safer crossing after mother and child hit by carA petition led by teacher Penny Honey is calling for a full safety upgrade.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice scheme turns write-offs into sparesReusing parts from written-off cars saved police more than $1.3m last year.22 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsWho’s up, who’s down: NZ's biggest and fastest growing companies of 2025Fonterra’s revenue rose 5.6% to $24.1b, extending its long-held top ranking.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWomen's Refuge braces for summer surge in family violence casesStaff in Kaitāia will work rotating rosters so no one is turned away.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland Lotto player scoops $6.2m, others win prizesTicket holders nationwide won between $28,928 and $200,000 last night. 20 Dec 08:13 PM
Crime'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deathsTe Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.20 Dec 04:32 AM
New ZealandHuman remains found on Coppermine Island off Northland coastPolice say it is not yet clear how long the remains have been on the island.20 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured, SH1 closed after Northland crashPhotos from the scene show severe frontal damage to two vehicles. 20 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms and heavy rain to hit parts of the countryAucklanders may be reaching for their umbrellas today.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next yearThe ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.19 Dec 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Just so happy': Influencer Sera Cruickshank expecting baby boy with convicted rapist ex-cop Jamie FosterAfter a miscarriage in June, Cruickshank is 'overjoyed' to be four months pregnant. 19 Dec 02:11 AM
WorldGot your number: How an 85-year-old turned the tables on phone scammersThe pensioner tag teamed with his daughter to catch out the fraudsters19 Dec 12:42 AM
PoliticsWhat the Waitangi Tribunal’s sweeping new report means for councils and iwiThe latest Waitangi Tribunal report says Māori knowledge was considered to be irrelevant.18 Dec 11:08 PM
CrimeProminent Northland businessman facing sexual offending charges to keep name suppressed for nowThe man has been charged with rape and other offences relating to multiple complainants.18 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandSnow falls on south, temps plunge to 3C as MetService forecasts 'bumpy' ride for SantaSnow warnings are in place tonight for Crown Range and Milford alpine roads.18 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandGates to be installed at popular Kai Iwi Lakes amid long-running tensions Boaties will need an access code after completing an online cleaning form.18 Dec 06:54 PM
LifestyleChristmas parking wars: Drivers resort to using trolleys, cones and even themselves to save a spaceOne in seven drivers say they've clashed with other road users over a parking space. 18 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandWhite Christmas? Icy blast and snow road warnings set to hit Snow is expected on Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from afternoon to 10pm.18 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
Crime'Dagger in the heart': Kyle Whorrall's mother speaks on arrests and slain son's legacyNature lover Kyle could name 100 dinosaurs aged 2 and used to beg mum for a pet tarantula.17 Dec 08:00 PM
