New ZealandMotorcyclist dead after crash near FeildingPolice located the deceased at the scene.11 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightingsThe warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast. 10 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in hospital four days after Palmerston North crashInquiries into the crash are ongoing, police say.10 Jan 04:52 AM
New ZealandWellington family harm incident ends with tasered man in critical conditionThe man was armed and threatened a woman and small child, police say.10 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandKnife-point carjacking leads to hours-long police chase, police car rammed, man found up treeThe wanted driver ran off into bush to try and hide when he was spotted by locals.09 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandPopular Auckland city beach now on sea lice watchlist: Swimmers at Mission Bay, Waiheke Island cautionedNiwa says this year's warmer waters are proving ideal conditions for sea lice.09 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandBeachgoers ‘mauled by sea lice’ as swimmers covered in rashes'They look like angry chickenpox', said one concerned mum. 08 Jan 11:45 PM
New Zealand‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopensA witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged. 07 Jan 05:36 PM
New ZealandMan arrested in campground a month after woman critically-injured in shootingA woman was left critically injured on December 13 and is now recovering at home.07 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandWatch: Drone flies during Auckland’s NYE fireworks display, CAA assessingThe Civil Aviation Authority is assessing the incident.06 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandFeilding park robbery: Man shot during $2000 marketplace shoe sale gone wrongThe men travelled to a park to meet a seller before everything turned violent.05 Jan 10:33 PM
New Zealand'People were vomiting': Passengers make it across Cook Strait on 'very rough' sailingHigh winds and swells have battered Cook Strait over the weekend.05 Jan 07:24 PM
TravelNZ's starlit sky will rival the Northern Lights in 2025Here's how to make the most of it.04 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Abysmal’: Wet, windy weather for lower North IslandTemperatures in the lower North Island will peak in the low to mid-teens.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Distressing situation': Bus drives off, strands 15yo in North Island town during toilet stopThe boy's mother needed to make a four-hour round trip to collect him.03 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandYoung Auckland family lose everything in ‘devastating’ house fireJake and Richelle Wilkinson and their two kids lost their home and all their belongings.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet start to 2025 for holiday hotspots and main centres across NZThe first day of 2025 is forecast to deliver rain to all the main centres.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve weather: Chch fireworks show canned, East Coast thunder and downpour alert continues MetService says showers and strong winds should ease for most as midnight approaches. 31 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandGisborne woman named as victim in Boxing Day crash on SH35Nine people have died on New Zealand roads this holiday period so far.30 Dec 01:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: The shark that cleared Ōhope BeachChris Service was fortunate enough to have his drone up at the right time when he saw it.29 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandCar-surfing death: Man dies after falling off vehicleThe man was riding on a mattress on top of the vehicle when he fell off. 28 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandSeventh person dies on NZ roads in five days after fatal Northland crashRoad toll continues to rise in dark five days on our roads.28 Dec 07:53 AM
New ZealandBad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnVHolidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.27 Dec 09:33 PM
New ZealandFive dead in four days after ‘vehicle incident’ in NapierFive people have died on New Zealand roads over the last four days. 27 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandMotorists asked to postpone travels after fatal Coromandel crash causes major delaysPolice say travellers face a 90-minute delay on the SH25a route.26 Dec 11:40 PM
New Zealand‘Never seen flames like it’: Fire rips through Piha RSA buildingThe blaze was reported to Fire and Emergency Services at 11.52pm. 26 Dec 06:10 PM
New ZealandThis speed camera makes almost $1.5m in six monthsThe three top cameras collected $3.1 million during the first six months of 2024.25 Dec 07:28 PM
New ZealandFourth and final arrest made following violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD'Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to Mr Taylor’s death.'23 Dec 07:25 PM
New ZealandClear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to townTemperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Like an explosion': Police forensic investigation under way after pair shot in AucklandPolice could be seen cordoning off a street in the area.23 Dec 05:04 AM
New ZealandWoman in court charged with murder of Gisborne manWayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries. 23 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandSource of ‘unacceptable’ phantom alarm keeping Auckland CBD residents up all night foundSource of the 'really unpleasant' noise has been identified, but a fix is some time away.22 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandWoman, 27, charged with murder after death of Gisborne manWayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries. 22 Dec 08:51 PM
