New ZealandSurprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gaugesA 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.08 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
Sport1609km in the open ocean: Kiwi swimmer's bold new challenge for a cause'This next mission will push me to my limits,' the 35-year-old marathon swimmer said. 08 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’04 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outage03 Dec 06:56 AM
New ZealandSummer of 'two personalities' ahead – sweltering heat and torrential rainForecasters expect a hot, drier-than-normal start to summer for most regions.02 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandThe Rotorua family who have been on a 4-year camping tripTheir off-grid caravan runs on solar power and the kids have on-the-road schooling.01 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandMuggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarm and wild: Humid North Island faces heavy rain, storms and strong windsGisborne and Hastings could hit 29C and 31C in a brief, early-summer burst of heat.01 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandSecond rain band to lash Auckland overnight, possible thunderstormsEarlier torrential rain left cars driving through door-high flooding in Onehunga.30 Nov 07:04 AM
AucklandAuckland swelters through record-hot November day as humidity soarsMetService warns the sticky heat may linger until Tuesday.27 Nov 04:23 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings as South Island braces for severe conditionsUp to 230mm of rain is forecast for Westland and the Canterbury headwaters.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hot days, warm muggy nights': MetService considers issuing heat alerts for NZ centresTimaru will be New Zealand’s hottest centre tomorrow, reaching 30C. 25 Nov 04:52 AM
New ZealandEnd of golden run? Tropical air mass to bring hot nights for north, wild weather for southChristchurch will swelter on 30C midweek while Auckland temps stay in high teens at night.24 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice say Tom Phillips may have more campsites in Marokopa bush, locals offer up 'helpful' infoPhillips died in a September shootout that left a police officer critically hurt.18 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing lineThe drenching is being fuelled by a tropically-charged 'atmospheric river'. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Horror and heartache': Third child's body found, dad did not suffer burns in Sanson fireThe kids killed in the fire have been named as Goldie, August and Hugo, aged 1, 5 and 7.17 Nov 02:20 AM
New ZealandPolice still searching for final body in blaze that killed three kids, Givealittle for mum reaches $160kA Givealittle page set up for the children’s mother has reached $100k in a day. 16 Nov 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Mother's worst nightmare': Friends rally around mum of three children killed in Manawatū house firePolice tonight confirmed four people died in the ‘catastrophic’ Sanson fire.16 Nov 06:41 AM
New ZealandQuarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake testAuthorities tested the brakes of 58 vehicles and found 15 of them were faulty.15 Nov 07:35 AM
New Zealand'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in airOne central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.15 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandRotorua gains $4.5m boost for international tourism driveThe funds come from round two of the Government’s $70m Major Events and Tourism package.14 Nov 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Causes significant harm': Police break up North Island drug labs, arrest 10Police also located methamphetamine, a loaded pistol, cash and electronic devices.13 Nov 06:07 AM
New ZealandRain, wind and thunder to close out week before sunshine returnsThunderstorms and possible hail could hit Auckland, Northland and Waikato.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand$45m jackpot: What are the biggest wins in Lotto history?Seven players won $7m each after splitting the $50m Powerball prize in June 2024.11 Nov 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
