New ZealandBoxing Day battering: Electrical storms to lash north, holiday hotspots under six-hour alert MetService warns thunderstorm downpours pose a threat of flash flooding. 25 Dec 09:13 PM
New Zealand'That wasn’t nice': Strong magnitude 4.7 quake jolts lower North Island GeoNet recorded the quake hitting near Pongaroa at 7.16am.25 Dec 07:32 PM
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 ZealandChristmas joy as two Lotto winners split big prize – where the tickets were sold25 Dec 05:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick joins forces with Wayne Brown for 'stupid season' Christmas video24 Dec 06:00 AM
Wellington'Completely reckless and unacceptable': Boy racers hurl bottles, fireworks at police24 Dec 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZ24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay wildfire: Highway reopens, investigator to probe cause of destructive blazeStructures 'destroyed' after a bus reportedly caught fire at the bottom of a hill.23 Dec 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumSportA 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026The All Whites have only played European nations here three times since 1980. 23 Dec 07:00 PM
Black CapsInjured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsalThere are also new faces for next month’s white ball tour of India. 23 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likelyThunderstorms are possible in the western and southern South Island this evening.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonFamily mourns 'most loving and caring' mum killed in Foxton Beach fire Daughter says December 9 blaze left them ‘absolutely devastated’.23 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandSliver of reception saves trio after river tubing trip goes badly wrongThe men set off late in the day on inner tubes in only light clothing.23 Dec 04:06 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore teens allegedly threatened at knifepoint in roadside e-bike robberyPolice say a man pulled a knife and pushed a teen off the e-bike in Belmont.23 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandMeasles cases rise to 35 as three new infections confirmedThe three new cases bring the national measles total to 35.23 Dec 12:13 AM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie teases a Flight of the Conchords reunionNext year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the group's biggest projects. 22 Dec 11:01 PM
WellingtonFamily lose everything after fire tears through homeThe family's church in Karori is collecting donations to help them rebuild their lives.22 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellBlack Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win. 22 Dec 04:01 PM
Wellington'Helpless' neighbours of Kāinga Ora tenant say rubbish, household items regularly thrown over fenceItems include a stepladder, a scooter, dirty laundry and pieces of wood and metal.22 Dec 03:57 PM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
SportKiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth SevensBoth teams only assembled three days before the tournament kicked off.22 Dec 03:21 AM
RetailNZ retail spending warms up before Christmas Consumer spending through Worldline NZ’s payment network picked up in mid-December. 22 Dec 03:13 AM
WellingtonRay Chung questioned by mayor after voting for grants that included funding for a relativeChung says he didn’t realise a relative’s name was on the council paper when he voted.22 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWet, windy Christmas lead-up for many as MetService issues new watchesThe best Christmas weather is tipped for Hastings, Christchurch and Kaikōura.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis to run as list-only MP at next electionNicola Willis will run as a list-only MP, stepping back from electorate contests.22 Dec 12:41 AM
EntertainmentAvatar sequel storms global box office as future of franchise hangs in balanceAvatar: Fire and Ash has opened to nearly $600m worldwide.21 Dec 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsWho’s up, who’s down: NZ's biggest and fastest growing companies of 2025Fonterra’s revenue rose 5.6% to $24.1b, extending its long-held top ranking.21 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonWoman arrested for stabbing man in stomach in Wellington bar fightBar security broke up the fight and gave first aid before ambulance crews arrived.21 Dec 01:40 AM
WellingtonWhy home owners are on the hook for a fence built over the boundary 60 years agoAdam Bush says they should have been given more time to look at their options.20 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandNorthland Lotto player scoops $6.2m, others win prizesTicket holders nationwide won between $28,928 and $200,000 last night. 20 Dec 08:13 PM
