LiveNew ZealandRoofs ripped off, trees and powerlines downed as extreme winds tear across NZParts of the South Island were lashed by winds up to 200km/h overnight.23 Oct 02:06 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
New ZealandEx-mayor's court battle ends with apology from disgraced councillorIt is one of two court battles Campbell Barry has faced this year.23 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandWellington GP killed by falling branch in high winds remembered as 'incredibly generous man'23 Oct 12:22 AM
New Zealand'The roof’s come off!': Family watches in horror as storm tears through house22 Oct 11:51 PM
RugbyAll Blacks legend becomes triple-centurion as he breaks another recordThe 43-year-old marked the special occasion with a try in his third consecutive game.22 Oct 07:13 AM
New ZealandWellington GP killed by falling tree branch during severe windsHe was hit by a branch that had been blown off a tree besides a walking track.22 Oct 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Significant weather event': State of local emergency in Canterbury; Red wind warning for South MarlboroughVery strong winds, high-intensity rain and thunderstorms are forecast.22 Oct 05:09 AM
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
Politics'All performative': Te Pāti Māori scolded for 'dumbest' bill burning at Parliament amid high windsSpeaker Gerry Brownlee believes the act was the 'dumbest thing you could possibly do'.22 Oct 02:04 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 ZealandSeven days on the run: Police scour lakes in hunt for man after death of womanJeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car 350km to Rotorua.21 Oct 11:38 PM
BusinessRetirees struggle to cover rising billsWellington rates have jumped 47% in three years, the study shows.21 Oct 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Mojo deficit – why Kiwis still pin their hopes on property ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Diminishing choices': Report blasts NZ's response to climate displacementThe Amnesty International report calls for humanitarian visas and a stay on deportations.21 Oct 04:00 PM
CompaniesPragmatic or short-sighted? Govt slashes climate reporting rulesKiwiSaver fund managers are to be exempt from reporting climate impacts.21 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuProtesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beachesDavid Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.21 Oct 05:58 AM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestylePonsonby's Crack Chicken to close after just eight months. Here's why'It's a survival game,' says Albert Cho, Namu Group operations director.21 Oct 03:02 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 ZealandWatch: Person blown into traffic as wild winds batter WellingtonAir New Zealand paused Wellington flights until 1pm as gusts topped 110km/h.21 Oct 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis considered downgrading status of Reserve Bank governorDocuments reveal Treasury wanted the governor removed from the board.21 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'It could have been any of us': Walker finds man killed by falling branch on Mount VictoriaThe man was taken to hospital with critical injuries but died soon after.21 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandMan dies after being hit by falling branch in WellingtonA man has died after being hit by falling branch in Wellington as high winds sweep through city. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandPerson blown into traffic by severe wind in WellingtonDashcam footage captures the moment severe winds, which have been causing chaos in the city, blew the pedestrian onto the road. Video / Justin AshworthWatch20 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandPolice renew call for answers in Baby Ru homicide caseThree people of interest were living with Baby Ru at the Lower Hutt home.20 Oct 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBlow to $1.4b transport upgrade as benefits shrink after fresh delaysThe value of the Govt’s delayed National Ticketing Solution has fallen significantly.20 Oct 04:00 PM
