New ZealandHeavy traffic delays expected as motorists flock to long weekend holiday spotsAuckland roading hotspots are expected to be heavily congested this afternoon.25 Oct 02:29 AM
New ZealandPower cuts, slips in Lower North Island as wild weather strikes the countryCold temperatures are forecast to plague much of the South Island.24 Oct 07:01 PM
New ZealandContractor fined for depositing asbestos, arsenic and lead in landfill that leached on to neighbour's propertyDrury contractor Prameet Sharma was fined $144,500 for the violations.22 Oct 11:51 PM
New Zealand80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near MeremereIsland Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird LittleWatch22 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandSouth Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitudeA heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNature Baby's ready to stretch and growKiwi organic babywear brand Nature Baby, launched 25 years ago, is ready for its OE.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNorth v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealedWhich island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.16 Oct 04:15 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpot remains elusive, Wellington player wins $800,000A total of 16 punters have struck it big in 2024 and been crowned multimillionaires.16 Oct 06:56 AM
New ZealandThunder, hail, heavy showers tipped for Auckland evening commute; wind warning for Harbour BridgeThe first week of term four kicks off on a wet note for most of the North Island.13 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandAurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night skyThe aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.11 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandHow to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzleThe aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.11 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandDrizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in tempsPolar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.08 Oct 07:24 PM
KahuTainui team up with Government to develop housing at HopuhopuFifty-seven homes will be built on Tainui land at Ngāruawāhia.07 Oct 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingKeeping it in the family: Why the Paula Ryan brand will live onPaula Ryan has faced some major setbacks in her career but still comes up smiling.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Waiomio, Far NorthEmergency services rushed to the scene just after 1pm.04 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandSouth Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 09:29 AM
LiveNew Zealand‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 07:04 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomThree mills close as high electricity prices hit North Island businessesThree North Island mills shut due to high electricity prices, impacting profitability.02 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings across NZ: Severe thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and 80km/h galesMetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.02 Oct 04:17 AM
KahuGoldsmith enters the Ngāpuhi den for the first time'The hapū have never ceded sovereignty', says Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene01 Oct 10:09 PM
New Zealand33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in southSnowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIntense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper northAuckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.01 Oct 01:14 AM
New Zealand'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warningsMonth's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.29 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandSunny start across country to holiday week but rain, snow snap loomsMake the most of the fine weather ahead of the next stormy spell to hit midweek.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville homicide: Man charged with murder after woman's body found in burnt-out vehicleJasmaine Reihana's body was found inside a burnt-out vehicle on September 9.27 Sep 06:35 AM
New ZealandSevere stormy conditions to strike parts of NZ, what's in store for school holidays?Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.26 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regionsMetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.23 Sep 01:48 AM
New Zealand'Lightning all around us': Thunderstorms sweep North Island causing power outagesFrom 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.22 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandFatal accident closes SH6 overnight in WestlandThe injured driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital.21 Sep 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentHelping Dad to walk: Engineer joins deep-tech 'big brains' to follow a dreamSome of the best Kiwi brains are behind deep-tech technology that will startle the world.21 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelReady for an epic summer? 10 of the best New Zealand events for warmer climesFestivals to get excited for.21 Sep 07:00 AM
TravelNew things to do in the Bay of Plenty this summerLet’s gear up for the warmer months.20 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'He would have mowed down a lot of kids': Mother's fears after driver ploughs through primary school'Had it been 10 minutes later, he would have mowed down a lot of kids.'20 Sep 06:35 AM
