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
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandTwo lucky Lotto players split $1m - where the winning tickets were soldThe Powerball jackpot now climbs to $10m, with Strike Four increasing to $1m.10 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandWill our skies turn orange? Aus bushfire smoke drifting towards NZ this eveningMetService satellite images show smoke moving towards the South Island.10 Jan 07:16 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandNZDF joins search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National ParkAn NH90 helicopter and four specialist canyon teams are scouring the area.07 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issuedTemperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingBlackadder has cunning plan to get home town victory at ReeftonReefton local returning to hometown looking for elusive victory.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crashOPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.03 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
