SportMountain race sells out 'in record time', offers hope for Te Anau businessesWith closed borders and struggling businesses, Te Anau sees a boost with Kepler Challenge.04 Jul 02:22 AM
New ZealandCold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issuedWestern parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.03 Jul 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelFiordland: Before you arrive, pray for rainTake me to the only place in New Zealand where you hope for rain.21 Jun 02:23 AM
New ZealandBrrrr! Snow to fall tonight in lower South IslandIt'll be freezing in the Far South this weekend, but warmer and drier in the north.18 Apr 12:12 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Last of the sun before Easter storms hit and Cyclone Harold hammers PacificFine few days ahead before stormy weather ushers in the long weekend.07 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandIs there a moose on the loose in Fiordland?A man hunting for proof a moose still roams a deep south forest gets a surprise.05 Mar 05:13 AM
New ZealandDunedin man's disappearance, and daring flightHe stole a plane and vanished into thin air, only to come back from the dead years later.01 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandAs summer officially bids goodbye, the heatwave continues to stayThere's a chance of rain sprinkling the country, but not where it's needed the most.01 Mar 02:18 AM
Entertainment'I sang my heart out': Pneumonia-struck Elton 'so very sorry'John's next two Auckland concerts are now in doubt.16 Feb 10:16 AM
New ZealandGreat Walk track closures could cost DoC over $1 millionRouteburn will be closed for the "foreseeable future" and Milford to the end of February.16 Feb 05:01 AM
New ZealandRecord dry spell for Auckland; South faces another delugeWhile Auckland reaches a record dry spell, a cyclone is approaching the South Island.14 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandFlood devastation: World-famous Routeburn, Milford tracks closed for weeksThousands of people will be affected by the closures of the world-famous hikes.06 Feb 05:08 PM
New ZealandLive: Third Southland town told to flee floods, blocks of land under waterSome families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.04 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandIncredible footage: State highway destroyed, travellers strandedVideo footage shows large parts of Milford Road have been washed away.03 Feb 04:40 PM
New ZealandState of Emergency declared for Fiordland: Tourists trappedUp to 400 tourists trapped after road to Milford Sound washed out.03 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning for Otago headwatersFiordland, Westland and the headwaters of Otago lakes and rivers expect a drenching.02 Feb 05:04 PM
New ZealandTwo climbers die in Fiordland National ParkThe men were reported missing on Thursday but a search party was delayed by bad weather.01 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandHot stuff: More heat on the way after whopping 38.2C in GisborneYesterday, Gisborne topped the charts at a whopping 38.2C, its hottest day since 1940.31 Jan 05:44 PM
New ZealandSeriously hurt person winched from Kepler Track by rescue helicopterRescue helicopter called in for person injured in Fiordland National Park.10 Jan 11:14 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters SouthLovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.10 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South tomorrowOtago Civil Defence and Emergency Management have told people to be prepared.10 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandSunny weather to ring in the New YearMost of the main centres look set to ring in 2020 with fine, mild weather.27 Dec 08:08 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Timaru evacuation alert issued; SH1 closed, peak flooding expected at 7pmA local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.06 Dec 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismCruise ship crackdown in NZ's southern beauty spotsCruise ship boss says mega-ships are big target for concerns.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwamped: One dead in Fiordland boating tragedyOne person died on the beach after the boat was swamped in Fiordland.07 Sep 11:56 PM
New ZealandEarly thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day aheadA widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.07 Sep 07:20 PM
New Zealand5.5 quake struck in tectonic 'dog's breakfast'Scientists say no indication last night's quake had an impact on big-risk Alpine Fault.13 Aug 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQuake mystery: Did 5.5 jolt really strike on big-risk Alpine Fault?Scientists question whether a 5.5 quake did indeed strike on the big-risk Alpine Fault.11 Jun 04:05 AM
New ZealandWarning after swarm of earthquakes on Alpine FaultGeonet has issued a warning after a magnitude 5.5 quake this morning near Milford Sound.08 Jun 07:16 PM
New ZealandPolice Dive Squad to join search for missing boatiePolice say body located near Teal Bay on Saturday that of a 69-year-old woman.04 Jun 08:21 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another missing in boating tragedyPolice are searching Lake Hauroko in Southland for a missing person and boat.02 Jun 03:57 AM
New ZealandFlooding down south begins turbulent week of weatherLong-range forecast is for stormy, windy weather across most of the country.27 May 02:49 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Frosty start clears to fine weather for mostDress in layers as the afternoon high is expected to reach the upper teens.22 May 05:36 PM
TravelTim Roxborogh: Feast in FiordlandTim Roxborogh has the lunch of his life, among other fantastic experiences.15 Apr 12:00 AM