New Zealand'Significant weather coming': Rain, wind watches issued for long weekendThe lower North Island and upper South Island will be impacted.24 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandPower, water and fuel shortages in the south after wild weatherMore than 17,000 homes in Southland and South Otago remain without power.24 Oct 09:22 PM
New ZealandWeather: State of local emergency lifted for most of CanterburyBut it remains in place for the Kaikōura District, Clutha and Southland.24 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandHeavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend beginsPolice say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.24 Oct 03:49 AM
New ZealandFalling trees kill sheep, cut power in WairarapaFederated Farmers Katie Wyeth said weather conditions had caused havoc.23 Oct 08:43 PM
New ZealandFire crews hopeful weather helps contain Pōrangahau blazeOne blaze remains uncontained on the outskirts of Pōrangahau.23 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandWeather: MetService forecasts calmer weekend before more severe weather next weekAnother bout of heavier rain and stronger winds is lining NZ up.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Don’t bite the hands that heal you': 100,000 public sector workers walk off the jobWind gusts up to 150km/h forced rallies in Wellington and Canterbury to be cancelled.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?Another burst of severe weather is forecast to arrive from Labour Day.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis face night without power, voluntary evacuation notices in place after day of weather chaosExtreme winds and heavy rain leave thousands without power; rising rivers prompt alert.23 Oct 09:03 AM
SportThe Kiwi axeman destined to represent New Zealand at Timbersports World ChampsQuintin Fawcett will be hoping to keep the family legacy going in Milan this weekend.23 Oct 02:01 AM
Travel‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do listThe region gained International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2023.23 Oct 12:01 AM
New Zealand'The roof’s come off!': Family watches in horror as storm tears through houseWinds reached at least 109km/h before the Oxford roof detached.22 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandHistoric mega strike presses on despite cancelled rallies and wild weatherPolice warn of major traffic disruption across central Auckland tomorrow.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow to prepare before life‑threatening gales hit tomorrowMetService issues highest weather alerts it can for Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury. 22 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s just gutting': Kaikōura man devastated after house destroyed in blazeFive homes were destroyed as gale-force winds whipped through the region.22 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandSevere weather forces change to plans for mega strike ralliesMore than 100,000 teachers, nurses and public workers plan to walk off jobs on Thursday.21 Oct 11:49 PM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandInjuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without powerMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandTrucks topple on state highways as gales blow: Trucking Association says to plan trips carefully'Make sure you try and plan for the conditions,' says Trucking Association. 21 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Full-blown wet and windy': Wild weather to lash South Island with gales up to 100km/hHeavy swells up to 7m are expected off Foveaux and Puysegur coasts.16 Oct 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'wayward bomb' changed his life at 19. He turned his ordeal into a gift.Disability rights campaigner Paul Curry described his life as 'a hell of a ride'.15 Oct 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelStephanie Holmes: I've stayed at 10 of NZ's 19 best luxury hotels and lodges. Here's my verdict19 NZ hotels were added to Michelin's keys list this week. Here's why they're special.12 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWestland's Grant poised to become NZ's second transgender mayor - and its oldestJacquie Grant leads the race by just 64 votes over Helen Lash.12 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandHundreds without power as heavy rain and severe winds lash lower northParts of the Canterbury High Country is also getting heavy rain. 11 Oct 09:36 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings to linger across central NZ through weekendThe Tararua Range faces 52 hours of heavy rain under an orange warning.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandLocal elections: The veteran politicians calling it quits this weekendTwo big names are bowing out after almost three decades.09 Oct 08:59 PM
WellingtonBaby girl's death in Masterton under police investigationThe family are assisting the investigation team.07 Oct 02:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
BusinessPowerco to buy Gisborne and Wairoa's electricity distributor, Clarus to be sold to foreign firmPowerco will apply for approval of the purchase from the Overseas Investment Office.06 Oct 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDinner party wines: How to impress your guests without breaking the bankBob Campbell's dinner-party disasters and picks the 15 best wines to accompany the chaos.04 Oct 03:03 AM
