New ZealandFreight industry urges review of crash protocols after nine‑hour SH1 shutdownTruckers say nine-hour SH1 closure shows the cost of current crash rules.26 Oct 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom heartbreak to hope: First babies born helped by Zuru couple's foundation The Mowbray family has donated $1.5m to help couples desperate to have a baby. 25 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandBrace yourselves: Heavy rain, severe winds, large swells and snow on wayThe weather starts to turn from this afternoon in some places.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRain, gales and swells set to interrupt weekend plans across countryRain up to 15mm/h and wind gusts reaching 90km/h are forecast for Sunday.25 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant weather coming': Rain, wind watches issued for long weekendThe lower North Island and upper South Island will be impacted.24 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandWeather: State of local emergency lifted for most of CanterburyBut it remains in place for the Kaikōura District, Clutha and Southland.24 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandWeather: MetService forecasts calmer weekend before more severe weather next weekAnother bout of heavier rain and stronger winds is lining NZ up.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis face night without power, voluntary evacuation notices in place after day of weather chaosExtreme winds and heavy rain leave thousands without power; rising rivers prompt alert.23 Oct 09:03 AM
New Zealand‘Next-level’: How Antarctica is behind NZ’s burst of searing heat and raging windsHawke’s Bay temperatures could hit 29C today as fire crews battle strong winds.23 Oct 03:51 AM
Travel‘Like winning the Oscars’: NZ region earns spot on Lonely Planet’s must-do listThe region gained International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2023.23 Oct 12:01 AM
New Zealand'The roof’s come off!': Family watches in horror as storm tears through houseWinds reached at least 109km/h before the Oxford roof detached.22 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandPahīatua homicide victim named as 74yo woman; search for man continuesThe woman was found dead at her address in the Manawatū town last week.22 Oct 08:26 AM
New Zealand'May affect your travels': Labour weekend travellers advised to check weather'On Monday, we will see the potential for some very strong winds and heavy rain.'22 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant weather event': State of local emergency in Canterbury; Red wind warning for South MarlboroughVery strong winds, high-intensity rain and thunderstorms are forecast.22 Oct 05:09 AM
New ZealandHow to prepare before life‑threatening gales hit tomorrowMetService issues highest weather alerts it can for Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury. 22 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after high winds roll truck on Hawke's Bay highwayEmergency services were called to the scene just before 3pm.21 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandTrucks topple on state highways as gales blow: Trucking Association says to plan trips carefully'Make sure you try and plan for the conditions,' says Trucking Association. 21 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandGusts up to 130km/h forecast across NZ as two 'significant' weather systems set to hitAlmost the entire country is in for a wild week of weather, MetService warns.19 Oct 06:03 AM
New ZealandSouth Island faces weekend deluge as heavy rain and wind warnings issuedBuller and Grey face 18 hours of heavy rain from Saturday midday.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland shopper's butter shock: 'There was mould all over it'A Foodstuffs spokesperson said they had identified some quality issues with a few batches.14 Oct 04:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandStorm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the northAucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.12 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandLotto: 18 players win $19k in Second Division – where were tickets sold?Three players also won more than $26k in Powerball Second Division.12 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Thought I would see multiple people die': Dangerous overtake caught on cameraSocial media users have reacted to the incident on SH2 near Paeroa with fury.11 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandLocal elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and regionPreliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race11 Oct 05:50 PM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings to linger across central NZ through weekendThe Tararua Range faces 52 hours of heavy rain under an orange warning.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandPolice release new details on 'senseless' Wellington homicide unsolved seven months onAbdul Nabizadah was fatally injured in Miramar and later died in hospital.06 Oct 07:42 PM
New ZealandWild weather ahead: Thunderstorms, gales and hail threaten North and South IslandsAuckland could receive 25mm of rain an hour and gusts up to 90km/h today.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'We’re waiting for you': Family's fresh plea on missing man Eloi's birthdayEloi Rolland vanished in 2020 after setting off on a walk towards Piha.03 Oct 02:07 AM
New Zealand'In the thick of it': Thunderstorms, hail bring stormy end to school holidays for the northNorthland and Auckland could see squally thunderstorms and localised downpours.02 Oct 07:22 PM
