New ZealandAuckland woman horrified council tried to take rough sleepers' tents, sleeping bagsShe stopped council workers from removing items she had given them a few days before.27 Jul 07:44 AM
New ZealandSurge in house fire deaths blamed on alternative heating methodsSeventeen people have died in avoidable house fires in the past year.25 Jul 05:49 AM
New ZealandHigh Noon Express opening marks opening of Mt Ruapehu ski season The High Noon Express chairlift has a vertical rise of 398m, offloading at 2322m.22 Jul 10:02 PM
New ZealandHelping homeless men: New Napier night shelter opens just in time for winter30 Jun 04:22 AM
Travel newsIs your ski field open? What to know about the snow ahead of school holidaysThe forecast brings hope for skiers amid a warm, wet June.26 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Surreal experience': Matariki rises as sun sets for six weeks in Antarctica's winterWorkers over-wintering on the frozen continent do so in almost complete darkness. 24 Jun 03:32 AM
New ZealandVege tips: Winter, time for onions and strawberriesOPINION: Kem Ormond is busy with onion seed trays & preparing the ground for strawberries.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before MatarikiMuch of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.16 Jun 08:21 AM
TravelThe best cosy cabins in New Zealand for a winter getawayThere’s no better time to go off-grid than in the midst of a New Zealand winter.12 Jun 07:00 PM
Business'Just going to get more expensive': Power prices up 6.2%, ahead of inflationStatistics NZ has released its selected price index for the year to April. 10 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continuesMetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.08 Jun 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKim KnightOpinion: The case for creative excuses in the winter monthsOPINION: A staffer once skipped work, saying she 'wasn't feeling it'.06 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes AklWarnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.04 Jun 09:07 AM
New Zealand'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong windsStrong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.03 Jun 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Greatest show on earth': Dazzling aurora display may return tonightThe aurora was visible across much of New Zealand on Sunday night.02 Jun 06:56 AM
New Zealand'Not running the heater as often': Warmer, wetter winter season forecast for NZNiwa predicts the top half of the North Island will receive most of the warm weather.02 Jun 05:00 AM
LifestyleDame Valerie Adams' heartfelt mission to keep kids warm this winterThe Olympic legend opens up about parenting and her new project.31 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's BayNo winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.28 May 10:58 PM
New ZealandWaikato firewood injuries rack up $2.4m ACC billNationally, 8374 firewood injury claims cost the country $19.9m in 2024.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch - 'National emergency': Mental health patients absconding from EDsEDs have become the default facility for mental health amid a lack of community services.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTūroa Ski Field amps up for winter seasonAfter a period of uncertainty, Tūroa Ski Field is ready for the 2025 season.28 May 01:03 AM
Travel news'Accidents happen': Trampers warned as winter weather sets inFour of the Great Walks should only be attempted by experienced trampers, MSC advises. 27 May 06:37 AM
TravelSerious about skiing? 'Pow Town' should be your next ski holidayIt's known for record-breaking powder and thrilling terrain.06 May 07:20 AM
OpinionOpinion: Winter electricity prices are rising – how do we know we’re getting value for money?OPINION: Winter's arrival in New Zealand and Australia means higher power bills.15 Apr 04:11 AM
New ZealandIs the winter cold blast here to stay? Snow dumps in parts of the countryTemperatures dropped to 2C in Wānaka and Queenstown overnight.08 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Napier athlete takes Winter Special Olympics silver, missing gold by 0.1 seconds'Mum, Dad, I’m here. Dream come true.'18 Mar 12:27 AM
Lifestyle‘4pm until the cops arrive’: Man, 87, goes viral for party invitation'I didn’t expect any of this,' Doug Turner said. 'I certainly love getting letters.'15 Feb 10:40 PM
