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
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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
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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
New ZealandBreanna Muriwai disappearance: Police confirm fire at property was deliberateThe house is linked to the vigilante search for the missing woman's remains.19 Sep 03:49 AM
New ZealandAnother dog poisoned by meth while on walk through central AucklandThe vet bill for Rocky’s treatment quickly escalated to over $18,000.17 Sep 06:40 AM
New ZealandHeavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand'If you must travel, ensure you have snow chains, sleeping bags ... and emergency items.'14 Sep 10:26 PM
TravelWant more holidays? Forget going overseas and buy a campervanEasy, enjoyable and stress-free. You couldn't ask for a better holiday.14 Sep 06:00 PM
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New ZealandNorth Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dumpWaitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnow for Auckland? Model shows 'polar streamer', forecaster predicts cold surgeWeather pattern looks 'favourable' for snowfall, Niwa says.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Severe gale': 130km/h winds forecast for central South Island, lower North IslandForecasters warn of difficult driving conditions and tree and powerline damage.06 Sep 08:00 PM
KahuThousands pile onto Tūrangawaewae Marae for Kīngi TūheitiaIwi from all over the motu are arriving en mass to Kīngi Tūheitia's tangi.01 Sep 10:27 PM
New ZealandStorm batters North Island, heavy rain ahead for lower SouthHeavy rain and thunderstorms hit much of the North Island overnight.31 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandRain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across countryForecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.31 Aug 02:31 AM