New ZealandArthur’s Pass mail stoush leaves hikers without vital gear, police now involvedPolice intervened after 47 parcels were held in Arthur's Pass for weeks.23 Dec 12:05 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
PremiumNew ZealandNo Santa, no birthdays: Inside Gloriavale kids’ banned ‘special days’Why Gloriavale leavers will be truly joyful this Christmas. 21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school closure: Calls for leavers to help families shift schools20 Dec 06:30 AM
New ZealandSnow falls on south, temps plunge to 3C as MetService forecasts 'bumpy' ride for Santa18 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandCould Gloriavale’s school closure be the first step in shutting down the commune for good?18 Dec 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Principals warn school violence data underestimates crisis18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhite Christmas? Icy blast and snow road warnings set to hit Snow is expected on Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from afternoon to 10pm.18 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandSafety first: Gloriavale school shut down after failing compliance testsERO reports raised serious concerns about Gloriavale students’ safety at the school.18 Dec 02:10 AM
LeagueKiwis great dies aged 84Garry Smith helped the Kiwis seal a historic 2-1 series win over Great Britain in 1971.16 Dec 07:46 PM
New ZealandCool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the countryA sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZIt's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.14 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandDoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map bird flu risk The tracking will run until 2026, when the birds moult their tail feathers.12 Dec 07:00 PM
OpinionHoward Temple’s abuse and Gloriavale’s 'petri dish of power, patriarchy & isolation'OPINION: Researcher Paula Gosney argues NZ is failing children who live in the community.12 Dec 04:01 AM
New Zealand'He had enormous power': Ex-Gloriavale leader appeals jail sentence over sex abuse against girls, womenHoward Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 11 Dec 11:49 PM
AucklandAuckland beach drownings: Four rescues, two dead in 90 minutes spark safety pleaTwo men died at Kariaotahi and Lake Wainamu within 90 minutes on Monday.11 Dec 06:21 PM
New Zealand‘He had the power’: Ex-Gloriavale leader to discover fate for sex abuse of girls, womenHoward Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years. 11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWest Coast leaders warn councils can’t afford SNA payoutsAllan Birchfield says councils are too indebted to make significant natural areas payouts.10 Dec 08:55 PM
New ZealandPolice urgently seek sightings of missing Greymouth mum and three kids Her family have significant concerns for her wellbeing after being unable to make contact.10 Dec 08:24 PM
New Zealand'Devastating news': Tramper who died on West Coast named Amy MacIver, 53, of Māpua, died while tramping in the Klondyke Valley on Friday.09 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandTramper dies after beacon activated in remote West Coast bushThe tramper's body could not be recovered until the weather cleared on Saturday.07 Dec 02:19 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gales to hit South Island as temperatures soar in NZ's eastMost South Island weather watches and warnings are due to lift early tomorrow morning. 07 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players win $500k ahead of Christmas - where the winning tickets were soldSaturday’s $12m Powerball and $1m First Division jackpots both rolled over. 06 Dec 06:52 PM
New ZealandPowerball jackpot climbs to $15m after big prize goes unclaimed againTwo Strike Four winners each take home $500,000 from tonight's draw.06 Dec 07:05 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts in the north as heavy rain set to lash South IslandMetService has issued heat alerts for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Bay of Plenty.05 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandHeat alert: Temperatures set to tip 30C in early summer scorcherChristchurch, Ashburton and Dunedin are forecast to hit around 30C today.04 Dec 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
CrimeStolen taonga haul: Police seize 820kg of pounamu in Dunedin searchPounamu ownership sits with Ngāi Tahu under a 1997 vesting law.02 Dec 10:35 PM
RetailBlack Friday spending down in blow to retail recoveryWhile many analysts were expecting spending to rise, Kiwis have kept their wallets closed.02 Dec 03:46 AM
