One dead after plane crash in Taranaki
A microlight plane crashed in Stratford about 11.45am.
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Tropical cyclone likely to hit flood-ravaged north this weekend
A tropical low is brewing a cyclone in the Coral Sea.
What to know about the 7.8 quake that hit Turkey and Syria
Thousands have been killed after the powerful quake took Syria and Turkey unaware.
'Intelligent, artistic and funny’ 11-year-old killed in Gisborne beach tragedy
The 11-year-old was hit on the head by a log which had been swept on to the beach.
Aussies infuriated over King Charles’ Waitangi message in English and te reo
Charles - who ignored Australia Day - has messaged Kiwis in te reo Maori and English.
Jimmy Barnes gives big health update
The star has shared another update as he recovers from major surgery.
‘Every time I close my eyes I see it’ - Top jockey speaks about ‘horrific’ day Megan Taylor died
"I can still hear her laugh."
Coromandel declares state of emergency, travelling in the region 'strongly discouraged'
Auckland's Emergency Management team will provide an update this afternoon.
Watch: 'I dropped the ball' - Mayor Brown sorry for flood response, extends state of emergency
Mayor acknowledged he 'made mistakes' in his response to the deluge.
'Ed Sheeran kissed me on the head!' - 10yo Pippa's 'surreal' duet
Pippa Guerin was 'buzzing' after helping Sheeran sing his hit Galway Girl.
Ed Sheeran concert review: There’s no doubting he loves Aotearoa
One lucky teen plucked from the crowd to join superstar on stage.
‘Be vigilant' warning: Slips close BOP Highway, Tamaki Dr feeder road in Auckland
New heavy rain watch issued for eastern Auckland and Hunua Ranges.
‘Nowhere to take the baby’: Heavily pregnant woman’s home ravaged by raging floodwaters
Jamie Wolley lost her Rānui home after debris-filled water seeped into her property.
King Charles messages NZ following floods; Princess Anne to visit
New Zealand's monarch says he has been following news of the severe flooding closely.
Māori company sending dearly departed loved ones into the heavens
StardustMe aims to put loved ones among the stars
Live: Stranded in high-rises as 200 lifts broken; 'people really in trouble' - mayor; all beaches unsafe
Several major roads, meanwhile, remained closed as severe slips cut vital links.
‘Demolish my house’: Auckland couple wants out as flood-prone home hit again
Bex Hurley believes her house should never have been built due to its flood risk.
Elderly woman trapped for two hours under landslide, aerial photos reveal utter devastation
Three people were taken to Auckland hospitals with serious and critical injuries.
Auckland floods NZ's biggest non-quake insurance event; PM extends fuel tax cuts
Hipkins reverses Labour's decision to end fuel tax cuts.
‘Crazy’ bus driver takes on flood as roads swamped again
Driver accused of putting passengers at risk by driving through floodwaters.
Mayor's text to tennis mates: Can’t play because have ‘to deal with media drongos'
There has been extensive criticism of Auckland Council’s communications.
Grand Chateau Tongariro to close permanently on February 5
Seismic assessment found that the hotel infrastructure no longer met safety standards.
State of emergency declared in Northland amid fears of overnight havoc
Torrential rain, severe gales and thunderstorms are expected to hit later today.
Faces of the flood toll: Retired teacher among four killed
Four men have been killed in the deadly weather disaster.
Wayne Brown on flood reaction: 'There may have been some incorrect decisions'
Auckland's mayor says lessons have been learned following the region's heavy floods.
Live: Tauranga house 'in the middle of road'; up to four dead in Auckland; more thunderstorms loom; Waitomo declares state of emergency
Auckland is under a state of emergency following record rainfall and widespread damage.
Watch: Family heroically swim to save dad as million dollar rugby memorabilia collection lost
A priceless collection of rugby memorabilia has been taken by the devastating floods.
Live: Up to 4 dead; aerial images reveal homes on the brink; PM lands; Watch: Bus floats down road
Auckland is under a state of emergency following record rainfall and widespread damage.
Live: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closed
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Trump returns to Facebook after two-year ban
Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump’s personal account.
Romanian prosecutors search devices in Andrew Tate case
Prosecutors make forensic searches of mobile phones, laptops belonging to Tate brothers.
‘Brings tears to my eyes’: Family consider selling after $2600 monthly interest rate rise
Rising inflation is likely to bring even more pain to young home owners.