New ZealandPalmerston North drivers caught at 'concerning' speeds, police issue safety pleaOne motorist was recently stopped after driving at more than twice the speed limit.07 Jan 06:17 AM
New ZealandNew Taranaki trapdoor spider discovery could be a whole new speciesThe spider is the northernmost specimen of Cantuaria yet found in New Zealand.07 Jan 03:55 AM
Wellington'They’ll never be forgotten': Mum unveils Sanson memorial after children killed in triple homicideChelsey Field says she's been touched by the kindness of 'complete strangers'. 07 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to eight after woman dies three days after crashTwo others critically injured in the accident remain in hospital.05 Jan 11:52 PM
New Zealand New shearing record of 732 in nine-hours for shearer Simon Goss Video review showed Simon Goss' crucial final catch was made with under a second left.05 Jan 07:38 PM
SportWhanganui shearer breaks nine-hour world record with 732 ewesSimon Goss broke the record with less than 50 seconds to spare. 05 Jan 07:25 AM
New ZealandLucky Lotto player wins $1 million as Powerball jackpot rolls overThe $5m prize comes after the New Year’s Eve Powerball went unstruck.03 Jan 07:03 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
New ZealandThree critically injured in crash, highway blockedThe crash comes as the holiday road toll reaches five after death early on New Year's Day.01 Jan 06:14 PM
New ZealandAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
New ZealandFirst road death victim of Christmas holiday period namedCarl Duncan was fatally struck on McGrath St, Napier, near the junction with Wellesley Rd.31 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandWild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll southAbout 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.30 Dec 05:01 AM
New ZealandStorm cuts power to thousands, SH57 closed by downed trees and truck crash, urgent save water pleaPolice are warning motorists in lower NI to not travel unless absolutely necessary. 29 Dec 09:04 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 'District-wide' power outage as storm strikesAn active low-pressure system has caused chaos across NZ. 29 Dec 07:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?29 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZMetService has issued orange rain and wind warnings for much of the country. 28 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandFarming with AI: Waipukurau farmer moves his stock while on holiday in Colombia'It was just one of those light bulb moments like ‘holy s*** I need this.'28 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMega property deals: The 11 biggest commercial sales of the yearWho's still got money to buy $1.8b of properties in 2025? An exclusive list answers that.28 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonOne seriously injured in SH2 crash near Upper Hutt, major delays expectedEmergency services were called to the crash about 6.35pm.28 Dec 06:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMinimalist, meek homes among national NZIA prize-winnersIt doesn't have to be flashy to win. Ingenuity and beauty in style caught judges' eyes.28 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.27 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandDecember whiteout hits parts of South Island as hailstorms strikeA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the lower South Island this afternoon.27 Dec 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I don’t know how to deal with it’: Why schools struggle with traumatic eventsPrincipal Murray Burton has never forgotten the words of a police officer that night.26 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Budget cuts to Ikea hype: The big economic forces that shaped 2025From empty lots to massive store openings, we unpack 2025's biggest stories in business.26 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDouble jolt: Aftershock rattles lower North Island after strong early-morning quakeThe earlier 4.7 quake at 7.16am was felt from Wellington to Whanganui.26 Dec 03:29 AM
New ZealandHow a Pāpāmoa couple helped put padel on Bay mapThe club's app sign-ups for the racket sport jumped from 500 at launch to 2400 today.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan in court on charges after handing himself in for questioning over suspected double homicideThe man handed himself in to the Whanganui Police Station on Christmas Day. 25 Dec 10:58 PM
New Zealand'That wasn’t nice': Strong magnitude 4.7 quake jolts lower North Island GeoNet recorded the quake hitting near Pongaroa at 7.16am.25 Dec 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Sucky thing to happen': Woman's car struck in chaotic Christmas Eve police chaseA dentist trip proved more painful than expected after a woman's car was hit in a chase.25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan hands himself in for questioning over Ruatiti double homicideThe 29-year-old was arrested on an active warrant after a nearly two-week search.25 Dec 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider Awards 2025: Celebrating the year's biggest and best society newsmakersFrom Anna Mowbray to John Key to Taika Waititi, these are the people who made headlines.24 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelKiwi flier gets CEO apology after Skycouch seat cancelled, taken off flight in wheelchairShe paid an extra $615 for an economy Skycouch seat to help manage circulation issues.24 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandTauranga woman's plea to escape life ‘stuck in a box’A $2000–$5000 EZ Lock Docking System would let Michelle leave the house.24 Dec 04:00 AM
