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
New ZealandSevere wet weather to hammer New ZealandThe active front is set to have its way over the South Island before moving northwards.24 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in jet boat crash in FiordlandPolice were called at 8.45pm last night to the incident on the Hollyford River.18 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandMystery over abusive note on anti-1080 letter to DoCTensions between DoC and those opposed to the use of 1080 were high at the time.11 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain in south, cloud in northA severe weather warning is in place for northern Fiordland and southern Westland.01 Jan 05:27 PM
New ZealandKea ora! Tourist captures 'once in a lifetime' photos at NZ's Kepler Track'Came to NZ, climbed a mountain, met a bird friend, snapped the photo of a lifetime.'21 Nov 01:43 AM
New ZealandTrio's lucky avalanche escape"It covered them with snow and ice, and it blew them off their seat."21 Oct 12:55 AM
New ZealandSettled weather in north; rain warning for southern regionsThe West Coast of the South Island does not fare so well with heavy rain forecasted.03 Oct 04:14 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain for western areas of South IslandRest of the country in for a mostly fine day ahead of rain tomorrow.29 Sep 07:22 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain for upper North Island and FiordlandThe rain should ease this morning with most of the country expected to have fine weather.18 Sep 05:27 PM
New ZealandKea caught on camera using sticks for toolsThe endangered kea has been seen on camera using a stick tool to access food.17 Sep 09:05 AM
New ZealandExpert says huge Alpine quake is around the cornerIt will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.30 Aug 05:41 AM
TourismNZ near top of Chinese tourist wish listNew Zealand ranks fourth on the bucket list for millions of Chinese tourists.17 Jul 12:01 PM
New ZealandWhere is the most remote spot in NZ?The furthest point from civilisation in NZ is 30km from the nearest building.17 Jul 12:33 AM
New ZealandMissing hunter walked out of bushHunter missing in bush says first meal was best of his life, despite it having no meat.06 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandFormer All Blacks crash jet boat in FiordlandA submerged log tore through the boat "like a can opener".29 Mar 06:06 PM
