New ZealandPesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fieldsPesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.09 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
New Zealand4.5 magnitude quake rattles central NZThe quake was 10km south of Seddon and 16km deep.07 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for central North IslandMetService says storms could strike this afternoon and evening.07 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Your kids might be hungry’: School lunch woes continue; meals not arrivingChildren who brought cut lunches shared them with others to stave off hunger pangs.03 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandSummer weather expected to stick around for Waitangi DayFine conditions are expected for most of the country up to and including Waitangi Day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny skies in store for Waitangi DaySunnier and slightly warmer conditions are predicted.01 Feb 08:40 PM
TravelBest Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of themThe winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?01 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHouse of Travel CEO David Coombes' favourite spots in the cityEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLicence lost: Elderly man fights doctor's claim he's not fit to drive anymoreThe man had dementia and a condition that put him at risk of falling asleep in the day.01 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandActor Martin Henderson joins Matakana cyclists in protest for safer roadsThe cyclists had a simple message: 'Donate to the Coastal Trail and get us off the road.'01 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandCop who cheated death on the front line now faces biggest fight of his lifeA police officer is having to self-fund treatment for multiple myeloma.31 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide: Violent gang fight in Ōpōtiki leaves one dead after stabbingPolice said despite medical attention, the man died at the scene.31 Jan 07:36 PM
New ZealandGang patch legislation means gang insignia headstone banGang insignia on headstones established before the Gangs Act 2024 was passed can stay.31 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘It was vicious’ – Dramatic conclusion to Auckland police chase caught on video'One minute he was fine and then the next he was beaten to a pulp.' 30 Jan 08:11 AM
New Zealand'Desley for mayor': Simpson not ruling out Auckland mayoralty bid, campaign website registeredSimpson told the Herald it was a 'bit soon' to make a decision.30 Jan 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nightsA senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.29 Jan 05:37 PM
New Zealand‘Flippin heck’: Strong quake shakes lower North IslandA 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketahuna at 11.26pm.28 Jan 04:23 PM
WorldBus lane camera clocks up $220k in fines in just over a monthNearly 1500 tickets were issued for driving in the lane but locals say it's 'kind of confu27 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attackOthers can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.27 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Broken bones': Daughter's lucky escape after Mangawhai tornadoAlan Johnson's house was torn to shreds on the eve of its open home showing.26 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Unforgettable’ - orca pod stuns surfers with close encounter'Time just froze as it glided past. You can’t explain the feeling.'25 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandOne person killed after car, motorbike crash near Palmerston NorthThe two-vehicle crash closed the Clevely Line and Railway Rd intersection. 24 Jan 07:03 PM
New Zealand'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary WeekendWarm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather January 21st -22ndMetService severe weather January 21st -22nd. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandStorm hits: Power cuts, road closures as rivers rise in NorthlandSevere weather watches and warnings are in force.20 Jan 08:22 PM
New Zealand‘Extreme care’: Thunderstorms, downpours bear down on Nth Island, wind warnings for harbour bridge Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.20 Jan 04:51 AM
New Zealand19hr deluge: Thunderstorms, gales prompt warnings Civil Defence has warned people to keep watch on the incoming storm due from 3pm today.19 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandPolice divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.19 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watches issued for upper North Island, gales to batter Auckland and Northland'Thunderstorms and localised downpours are possible, especially from Monday evening.'19 Jan 06:48 AM
New Zealand‘God bless beautiful you’: Friend’s heartfelt tribute after Northland mum’s ‘unexplained’ death'I hope your children will be surrounded by ur loved ones [sic]', a friend wrote online.18 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandFishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parksSignificant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.17 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandFive arrests over $1m damage, theft in the Kinleith ForestsSeveral gates across the forests had been cut open to allow alleged offenders access.17 Jan 08:14 PM
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