New ZealandFlooding strands 200, water contaminated, rain keeps battering parts of NZIt's going to be a wild day for parts of NZ and the South Island is in for battering.02 Jan 04:59 PM
New ZealandMore rain for parts of South Island drenched by yesterday's wild weatherParts of the South Island left sodden by yesterday's deluge are in for more rain today.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just sat with the body and cried': Wife dies in husband's arms in Christmas Eve cycling accidentKana Hirose, 50, died on December 24 after a freak fall on the isolated Great Taste trail.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide victim helped convict a killer 15 years ago; third person chargedKane Wayman was dropped at hospital early on New Year's Day but died soon after.02 Jan 09:18 AM
New ZealandLotto win: Two South Island winners split $5 million PowerballStrike Four has rolled over to Wednesday night.02 Jan 08:22 AM
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
New Zealand'2020 was terrible': Queenstown's adult industry strugglingKiwis are less willing to spend up large on adult services, operators say.02 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandDramatic pic shows injured climbers roped to side of mountainThe pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.01 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandSouth Island flooding: Campers told to get to higher groundRoads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.01 Jan 09:50 PM
TravelWānaka's super luxury escape, open to allThe Hawk House near Lake Wānaka is a private, luxurious haven.01 Jan 05:19 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Thunderstorm warning and heavy rain for parts of country'It will be quite an active day tomorrow.'01 Jan 07:09 AM
New ZealandOne trapped after crash on Crown Range, road blockedThe two-vehicle crash happened about 2.40pm; motorists have been asked to avoid the area.01 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandThunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets inHow is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?31 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandPolice warn campers as heavy rain set to hit for New YearThree days of forecast heavy rain prompt police warning to holidaymakers.30 Dec 06:17 AM
New ZealandGuns waved at the public on Dunedin beachTwo allegedly drunk men were arrested after brandishing an air rifle and imitation pistol.28 Dec 08:50 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll climbs to six after man and woman die in truck and motorcycle crashThe deaths bring the Christmas/New Year holiday road toll to six.28 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandSunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possibleThe Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.26 Dec 07:01 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 ZealandTraffic hotspots: Busiest times and routes to avoidHeading out of town for the break? Find out more about the traffic conditions here.25 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandMy spirit was crushed that night, dancer tells molesterWoman molested by labourer in a bar says she has lost everything since that night.23 Dec 04:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Gloriavale member: 'Sex was talked about at every meal'Former member alleges incest, sexual assault, child abuse, and bullying.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin man dies 8 days after wheelchair crashMichael James MacLeod, 46, of Dunedin, died on Sunday.22 Dec 10:31 PM
Kahu'Better than this': Racist slur tagged on childhood school'It's heartbreaking because we're trying to do something positive.'22 Dec 05:32 PM
New ZealandAnti-Islamic posters: New mosque hit by hate attack"It was stuff we don't want to see in this country ... We need to stop it."22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents woken by 3.7 quake in Christchurch, South Island continues to rattleThe quake registered at a depth of 11km with its epicentre near Linwood Ave.22 Dec 04:45 PM
New ZealandFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandWoman in court over Otago University grad ceremony threatsAn arrest has been made after graduation ceremonies were targeted.17 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandVegans gobble up plant-based turkey in Christchurch deliA vegan deli in Christchurch has pumped out nearly 2000 'Furkeys' this year.17 Dec 08:32 PM
Property$16.5 million in a week: Christchurch property market showing no signs of slowing downRay White in Christchurch sold properties worth more than $16.5 million last week.16 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ's capital of illegal party drugsPolice warn of deaths and hospital admissions from dodgy pills.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew photos: Helicopter wreckage removed from crash siteScene of crash blessed today as investigators attempt to piece together tragedy.16 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandPort Hills fires: Ten suspicious fires in 10 days; fire chiefs ban fireworksNo concerns of a firebug yet - fire working with police to probe connections.16 Dec 01:52 AM