New ZealandThunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hailPredicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas. 26 Dec 01:10 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere Christmas Day rain, hail and thunder are most likely todayHeavy rain and strong wind watches are in force for several South Island ranges.24 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandChristmas miracle: Missing SPCA black cat Boris turns up 10 months after break-in24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleSociety Insider Awards 2025: Celebrating the year's biggest and best society newsmakers24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNurse’s autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa23 Dec 07:36 PM
CrimeCompulsory treatment order enforced in case of woman who kept dead partner's body, with shrine23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandDiesel mechanic shoots up colleague's cars amid allegations of workplace bullying 22 Dec 05:00 AM
LifestyleFrom wellness dream to 'New Age cult': Kiwi woman's journey out of conspiracyFor decades, Nelson naturopath Chantal shunned the real world… until she broke free.21 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's top cop to patrol the streets on New Year's Eve to honour slain officerSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, 62, was killed on patrol in Nelson on January 1.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Completely dysfunctional': Court reprimands 'hostile' landlord who refused repairsAngela Cai turned up unannounced at the property and yelled at her tenant and his child.20 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyBehind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great againThe Crusaders coaches plan to unleash their attack under the One NZ Stadium roof.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyInside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talentThe Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.17 Dec 06:01 PM
Media and marketingTalley’s loses High Court battle over TVNZ health and safety reportsJustice Pheroze Jagose found TVNZ met the test for responsible reporting.17 Dec 12:22 AM
Kahu'Rightful and legal owners': Crown and Māori settle 180-year Nelson Tenths grievancePublic access, including the Abel Tasman Great Walk, will continue as normal.16 Dec 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Dark motivations': Seymour brands Swarbrick a 'demagogue' in pre-Christmas interviewSeymour likened his fight for the Treaty Principles Bill to the effort to abolish slavery.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Real infants': Man who wanted to be 'famous child sex offender' jailed for 'horrific' materialThe material involving infants and animals was among the worst investigators have seen.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Bingo!' Long-time Lotto player bags $16m in sweet surprise ticket check, buys wine to toast winHe only learnt of his windfall the next day when the Lotto machine flashed 'Major Winner'.15 Dec 10:35 PM
TravelFrom surf to sauna in 2 minutes: The Pāuanui resort made for effortless weekendsFind exclusivity in the summertime playground of Pāuanui.15 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag'Good art will provoke thought. It provoked me to think that maybe I should pick this up.'15 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandHomelessness in Auckland more than doubles to 940 people in year to September - surveyAll 27 people one agency referred for emergency housing in a month were declined.15 Dec 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulAnalysis: Why NZ Rugby has brought in external expert for ABs' reviewSome players were told to query non-selection with assistants, not Scott Robertson.15 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleAll Black David Havili marries pilates instructor fiancee in lakeside Wānaka weddingABs past and present in attendance included Israel Dagg, Ethan de Groot and Will Jordan.15 Dec 07:36 AM
Crime'It makes you feel sick': A parent's guilt after doctor groomed and abused boysKāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook abused teenage boys after befriending their families. 15 Dec 07:00 AM
Crime'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driverA judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.15 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyVictopia owners near end of $72m, six-year repair saga as scaffolding comes offDoughnut-shaped top scaffolding is scheduled to be removed by January 8 as works finish.15 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZIt's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.14 Dec 09:53 PM
SportOn The Up: The Roller Black who doesn't let anything stand in his wayEamon Wood has lived an adventurous life despite being in a wheelchair.13 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhy giving man half of his ex's $900k house would be 'fundamentally unjust'He wanted her to 'shut up and leave him alone' so he could raise the children in peace. 13 Dec 07:23 PM
