New ZealandSevere thunderstorms, widespread showers to pummel AucklandWeather warnings have been issued for the centre of New Zealand.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPropertyRyman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accountsRetirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay. 13 Jan 11:41 PM
Rugby'Give back to the community': Ex-All Black excited for Ngāti Porou coaching opportunityCharlie Ngatai has been named coach of Ngāti Porou East Coast.12 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleI was addicted to painkillers. Using medicinal cannabis has been a 'game-changer'09 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumLeague'I just want to help': Former Warriors star on using Instagram to mentor youngsters06 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issued06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.05 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFast food’s local links: How much NZ meat do the big chains use?One-tenth of New Zealand’s annual beef exports goes to McDonald’s overseas. 04 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow Shavaughn Ruakere overcame her private ‘shame’ for historic new roleIt's her most daunting challenge so far.03 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguardPolice were called at 7pm about a teen who couldn't get back to the New Plymouth shore.02 Jan 03:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
New ZealandWild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll southAbout 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.30 Dec 05:01 AM
GolfTeen golf star targets higher honours after winning amateur championship Chloe So is the New Zealand Women’s Amateur Golf Champion.29 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 'District-wide' power outage as storm strikesAn active low-pressure system has caused chaos across NZ. 29 Dec 07:34 AM
New ZealandPolice hand sex offender prison death to Coroner 400 days after body found in cellKingi Hemi was serving six years in Ngawha Prison for attacks on children.28 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZMetService has issued orange rain and wind warnings for much of the country. 28 Dec 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.27 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandDecember whiteout hits parts of South Island as hailstorms strikeA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the lower South Island this afternoon.27 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve forecast: Where to find the best weather around the countryNorthern hotspots may see skies clear again late on New Year’s Eve.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hailPredicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas. 26 Dec 01:10 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after early morning house fire in New PlymouthPolice have taken over inquiries as investigators examine the scene.24 Dec 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWill Goodwin: The clean energy race is on – can NZ keep up?OPINION: NZ must lift renewable capacity by about 50% by 2030 to hit net zero.20 Dec 01:00 AM
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
New ZealandTeen murderer's life sentence to be quashed after colleague beaten, chained to car and draggedJacob Ramsay's killing was motivated by an alleged 'small' debt he owed the offenders.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandLarge vegetation fires 'fully contained'Fire and Emergency NZ will continue work over the coming days at Lismore and Waiinu.17 Dec 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyInside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talentThe Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.17 Dec 06:01 PM
