New ZealandCape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep waterWalkers now face steep steps to Oke Bay and tidal rock crossings on the route.18 Jan 04:09 AM
New ZealandMore rain on the way after Northland deluge causes flooding and damageSome Northland areas had 200mm of rain and major flooding today.18 Jan 03:08 AM
New ZealandWidespread damage across Northland after torrential rain leaves region floodedA farmer said this morning's flooding is the worst he's seen in 60 years.17 Jan 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Significant flooding': Townships cut off, power out and homes underwater in NorthlandA Parua Bay resident said the flooding is worse than when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.17 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in NorthlandThe incident happened just after midnight.17 Jan 08:18 PM
New Zealand‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green lightA council commissioner found the 4.5m statues had more than minor impacts.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle loomsThe proposal would have allowed commercial boats to keep and sell marlin bycatch.17 Jan 04:50 AM
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
Auckland'Structural damage': Brian Tamaki-backed march across Harbour Bridge blocked over safety riskPolice warn that any attempted march will be considered 'unlawful activity'.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandYouth accepts dangerous driving causing death of Kaikohe 11yo Staci WalkleyThe 18-year-old has accepted dangerous driving causing death and injury.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandBroadwood town brightened by recycled Kaitaia community mosaic tilesVolunteers built theft-proof mosaic tables and planters at Broadwood's pool.16 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandJones moves to cut bycatch fees for deepwater boats as seas warm and stocks shiftWarming seas are pushing snapper and kingfish offshore, increasing bycatch, Jones says.15 Jan 10:30 PM
Business61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?Retail NZ says weak December trading has drained many shops' cash reserves.15 Jan 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Happy-go-lucky' dad was turning his life around before beach tragedyHe and his cousin were pulled unresponsive from the water at Ripirō Beach on January 3.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highwayTwo helicopters are airlifting some of the injured patients to hospital.15 Jan 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction‘Whereabouts unknown’: Liquidators chase director over $9m shortfallLiquidation of Obelisk Industrial triggers legal action against hard-to-find director.15 Jan 02:53 AM
RetailHuge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final dealsShoppers queued at stores from Albany to Whangārei for sale discounts of up to 50%.15 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandManage My Health ignored warning about lax security system – cyber-security expertAbout 127,000 patients had records exposed in a trove of 430,000 documents.15 Jan 12:00 AM
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 Zealand‘Sookie baby’ comment: ERA backs Oranga Tamariki over bullying findingsThree Māori providers also complained her behaviour undermined Māori culture.14 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandMicroscopic jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for Bream Bay swimmers The tiny hydromedusae are invisible to swimmers but carry up to 100 tentacles.14 Jan 05:00 AM
BusinessElectricity Authority to get tougher fines as power company penalties soarFrom next year, big breaches could cost power firms up to $10m or more.13 Jan 10:46 PM
EmploymentJob confidence edges up as unemployment peaks at 5.3%Westpac's confidence index rose 3.9 points to 93.8 in the December quarter.13 Jan 09:02 PM
EntertainmentRose Matafeo's new NZ spy comedy (and other top local shows to watch this year)From spy spoofs to true crime, these are 2026’s Kiwi TV highlights.13 Jan 08:03 PM
New Zealand‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools pushDavid Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions. 13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crewsSeven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Former media exec injured after brutal shove off own shop verandah Dallas Gurney called out bad behaviour of customers. He did not see the response coming. 13 Jan 12:05 AM
TravelHow to tackle Northland’s coast-to-coast cycling adventure this summerThe 87km ride links Northland’s Pacific and Tasman coasts in scenic style.13 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandCousins named as men who died at Northland beachThey were pulled from the surf between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully.12 Jan 11:48 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
