New ZealandSun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloudAuckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Napier are all set for mid to high 20s heat.05 Feb 04:06 PM
New ZealandWhere to find the sun this Waitangi weekend as North Island heats upTemperatures in multiple North Island centres are expected to soar into the high 20s.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, 'localised tornadoes' and snow forecast for South Island amid heavy rain alerts02 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandAuckland humidity hits 93% as heat alert issued on North Island’s east coastA range of weather watches are also in place for parts of the South Island. 02 Feb 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Hipkins can’t be blamed for trying to seize the moment at the MountOPINION: AA Insurance has halted new cover for homes in flood-prone Westport.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We are at a crossroad; if we don’t make the difficult decisions then our insurers willOPINION: While we still can, the country needs to invest in our defence.30 Jan 04:07 PM
New ZealandDeadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparationOver 65% of New Zealanders and key infrastructure sit within 5km of the coast.29 Jan 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Potent front': Another bout of rain, wind to lash New ZealandTemperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s for the North Island over the weekend.29 Jan 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Feared for her life': Man beat woman, threatened to kill her with a shard of glassVictim tried defending herself by hitting Wells multiple times with a portable speaker.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandInsurer temporarily halts new policies in Westport due to flood riskExisting AA Insurance customers can keep cover and transfer it when selling.28 Jan 07:37 PM
New Zealand'Worthy of watching': Forecasters track tropical lows forming north of NZNiwa's Chris Brandolino says a tropical low is forming near Fiji and New Caledonia.26 Jan 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleRaglan and the thong bikini: Are tiny togs a hot sand health hazard?Togs, togs, third degree burns. A cautionary tale about shrinking swimwear.23 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale pupils offered two schooling paths after commune's school shutdownThe ministry is also negotiating a Gloriavale unit within a West Coast state school.22 Jan 12:24 AM
BusinessJob hiring activity falls in December, halting 2025's momentumSeek's latest employment report shows job ads fell for the first time in more than a year.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We are in awe of Graham': How wrong turn left tramper lost for nearly three weeksGraham Garnett survived with injuries by following streams and ridges to the river.19 Jan 02:18 AM
New Zealand'Right place at the right time': How council worker and pilot stumbled across tramper feared deadThe 66-year-old vanished on December 30 and survived three weeks alone.18 Jan 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrice of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new researchMeth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland. 18 Jan 04:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Paraglider opens new route over South Island main divide in marathon flightHe first flew from Coronet Peak to Whataroa, crossing near Haast Pass.17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandWarm, mostly calm weekend ahead before northern rain moves in MondayAuckland, Hamilton and Kaitāia are forecast to reach warm highs of 26C.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew oil explorer faces sole bid test after offshore ban overturnedThe EnZed Energy bid is the first offshore exploration attempt since 2018.16 Jan 04:41 AM
New ZealandTourist who killed grandmother on rural highway breaks down at sentencingThe defendant and family members were all in tears in the Christchurch District Court. 16 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weatherA large tornado was spotted tearing through a field in the Waikato community of Maihiihi.14 Jan 08:28 PM
New Zealand'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandCousins named as men who died at Northland beachThey were pulled from the surf between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully.12 Jan 11:48 PM
TravelHow one train captures the South Island’s spirit in just five hoursThe TranzAlpine crosses the South Island from Christchurch to Greymouth.12 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spellA heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.12 Jan 04:00 PM
