New ZealandLocals with garden hoses join firefighters in battling blazeThirty firefighters and two choppers battled blaze in 1.5ha of scrub and pine forest.04 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelGo NZ: Five regions with the best summer swimmingTake the plunge at these away-from-the-crowds locations.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 7000+ lightning strikes, 8C below average in placesSevere thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.04 Jan 05:31 AM
New ZealandPolice warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crashThe head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Horror' as island fire threatens world's rarest treeBought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung boy who died in crash was 'undoubtedly adored''He was a happy, kind and gentle boy.'03 Jan 05:47 AM
New ZealandSix-year-old boy killed in New Year's Day crash named by policeThe little boy who died in a crash on January 1 was Myka Tuala of Wellington02 Jan 09:42 PM
New ZealandRain forecast in the North Island today after Saturday soakingThe deluge flooded holiday hotspot Whangamatā.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: South Island flooding causes havoc, 1100 lightning strikes detected across the North IslandMore than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.02 Jan 05:19 AM
New ZealandFlooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags readyThe South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.02 Jan 02:50 AM
KahuPatu Sigley is Ministry of Health's Volunteer of the YearThe award recognises her outstanding achievements within the community over 50 years.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PropertyThe humble Kiwi bach: The best places to buyIt's harder in a hot market to find an affordable bach - but it can be done, agents say.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild killed in Whangārei crash, SH1 reopensOne dead and five injured in head on crash at Whangārei.01 Jan 07:30 AM
New ZealandSolo dad, 8 kids lose everything in house fireIt's the worst way to start 2021 for Kawakawa's Tui Strachan and his family.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.30 Dec 10:35 PM
KahuNew Year Honours: Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau, Te Kitohi Pikaahu recognisedBishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLives at risk from Ahipara blazes, fire boss saysSome evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.30 Dec 04:10 AM
New Zealand'This is a warning to us': Ahipara fire under control but risk remainsThe cause of a fire that has burnt 56ha of scrub and native bush is under investigation.29 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandTicketing scam: Woman sentenced, refuses to name ringleaderWoman sentenced for her vital role in the scheme, despite refusing to name ringleader.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire 'pretty horrendous': Mayor fears for homes as 40 properties evacuated'The unfortunate consequence ... is that the fire is still spreading.'29 Dec 09:57 AM
TravelIncredible luxury lodges for a summer getawayRefresh your spirits after the trials of 2020 at one of these high-end destinations.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire destroys luxury boat in minutes in the Bay of IslandsAn intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.27 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Flames engulf boat in Bay of IslandsOnlookers says the boat was ablaze within minutes.26 Dec 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaria was strangled and died in a ditch - but her killer walked awayThe man who strangled a young mum was found not guilty of murder or manslaughter.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash floodingA severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.26 Dec 06:58 AM
New ZealandFish smoker caused fire that destroyed house before ChristmasA Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsTop 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summerThe top three picks might just surprise you.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily of mum and baby killed by repeat drink driver call for stricter lawsMore than 50,000 cases in a decade of Kiwis drink driving for at least third time.25 Dec 06:13 AM
New ZealandDad takes the long way home for ChristmasDmitry Pelevin decided to sail solo, 7000 nautical miles from the Caribbean to Auckland.24 Dec 07:10 AM
New ZealandPreschool: We want our hippopotamus backOwen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas EveTotal fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve23 Dec 01:30 AM
LifestyleKaty Perry sports Northland maternity brand in music videoStar appears to be a big fan of Cadenshae, after being previously papped in the outfit.21 Dec 11:33 PM
KahuGO NZ: Manea Footprints of Kupe brings our stories to lifeManea Footprints of Kupe tells of the first chapter of the human story of Aotearoa.21 Dec 04:00 PM
