New ZealandPotential measles contacts from chartered bus urged to call Healthline 'immediately'Possible contact with confirmed measles case on bus to and from Tauranga16 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council toldHow close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.16 Feb 01:17 AM
New Zealand'Unstable conditions' bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorm threat to AucklandRain in Auckland would be fast-moving and wouldn’t remain over any given area for long.16 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle clean-up: Mauao reopens but council advises cautionThings will be 'starting to return to normal' for a lot of people in the Bay of Plenty.16 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit harvest kicks off in Pukehina despite curveballsNew Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off.15 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandTwo café staff isolating after measles case visited Tauranga businessesAn infected measles case visited Tauranga businesses - a reminder to get vaccinated.15 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandSperm whale to be reburied after cyclone compromises burial siteThe dead whale came ashore in October.15 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Clean-up efforts continue in Rotorua"Things will be starting to return to normal for a lot of people in Bay of Plenty."15 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for Rotorua, BoP and TaupōThe watch was issued this morning.15 Feb 07:06 PM
New Zealand'Breakdown of society' a barrier for young people getting jobs, educationsSocial media and fewer face-to-face connections are also barriers faced by young adults.15 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Why the Bay of Plenty got off lightlyThe Bay of Plenty dodged the most severe weather due to its geography.15 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely awful': Headstones damaged after car 'ripped through' cemeteryOne woman was arrested after the incident on Monday morning.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport and housing 'huge' barriers for young job huntersSome students have also chosen to work and support their families.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Power may not be restored to some this week, SH2 at Karangahake reopensOne school will remain closed on Wednesday due to tree damage.15 Feb 07:35 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit: 'Stressful' wait for bridge access in Te PukeKiwifruit orchardists in Te Puke could lose millions if truck access isn’t restored.15 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Defence Force deployed in CoromandelThe region has experienced slips and land instability, compromising its road network.15 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Most households reconnected to power in RotoruaRotorua woke to fallen trees, school closures, a burst water main, power outages.14 Feb 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Dodged a bullet': Black Caps v England Bay Oval match to go aheadThe Black Caps are playing England in a day-night test at Bay Oval tomorrow14 Feb 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLooks matter when it comes to shopfrontsOPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says the shopping experience starts at the shop entrance.14 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homesQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.14 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandInternet outages in Bay of Plenty and Taupō 'mainly due to power'The outages are under investigation.14 Feb 06:48 PM
New ZealandLive: Heroism and tragedy: Plucked from the floodwaters - incredible rooftop rescues; one woman found dead after slipChris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’14 Feb 03:47 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty has highest rate nationally of young adults unemployed, not in educationThe Salvation Army says young people are not benefiting from the "booming" job market.14 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay of Plenty assesses damage from Cyclone Gabrielle'What’s really caused the issue here has been the storm surge.'14 Feb 08:32 AM
New Zealand'I just held my baby and we ran': Tauranga family flees as tree crashes through roof'Suddenly boom - within seconds the tree fell down'14 Feb 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under waterHardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.14 Feb 03:56 AM
Politics‘We aren’t out of the woods yet’: Minister's cyclone warning to ParliamentAll parties supported the declaration of the national state of emergency.14 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandLive: Multiple trees down, thousands without power, schools closed after Cyclone GabrielleKeep up to date with the latest on Cyclone Gabrielle's impact in the Bay of Plenty.14 Feb 03:53 AM
New Zealand'Like being stranded on an island': No way out for Karangahake Gorge residentsDue to flooding there was no way out of the gorge in either direction.13 Feb 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKelly Makiha: Why I wanted to be just like Ann the hostel girlOPINION: Kelly Makiha remembers why hostel kids are role models.13 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cutsTens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.13 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle live: Thousands still without power in BoP, fallen trees block roads, schools closedLatest on Cyclone Gabrielle in the region.13 Feb 09:31 PM