New Zealand'My whānau have been wiped out': Four family members killed in two crashesTwo car crashes, one month apart.19 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMultiple crashes at SH1 roadworks siteThere have been six crashes in the same area since roadworks began on November 3.17 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandWeather: Spring turns to summer in southThe nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They are cowards': Relative slams late-night gang attack'The way you're pushing us, we're going to have to join a gang to protect our family.'14 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandSunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in SouthIt's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.13 Nov 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClosure date confirmed: What next for Mars staff?The hunt is continuing to find new jobs for the cat food producer's 140 staff.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Wet for most, chilly for the southThere's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's Beer Festival offers local craft brewsThe two-day beer event is being held at The Cloud in Auckland's CBD.06 Nov 05:27 AM
KahuIwi, Māori Party condemn intervention in seabed mining caseDebbie Ngarewa-Packer says consent for TTR would result in "environmental vandalism".05 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain lashes Auckland, strong winds may close harbour bridgeHeavy rain and strong winds have been thrashing the North Island today.05 Nov 01:30 AM
New Zealand'I lost the plot': Mum assaults 12yo daughter over 'sexual marks' on neck, police calledThe teacher admitted to police that she'd 'lost the plot' during the argument.02 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSummer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New ZealandTemperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bit of a jolt': Earthquake rattles lower North IslandThe quake struck at a depth of 34km, 30km northwest of Levin.24 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandKiwis complacent as new cluster emerges; health boss' Covid pleaLabour weekend and the Covid-19 tracer app collide in summer holidays rehearsal.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash near WhanganuiOne person has died following a crash between a truck and a car.23 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandThe heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on MondayTropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.22 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandElection Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the SouthVoters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New Zealand'A terrible shock': Friends of woman who died on Ruapehū shaken by tragedyEmma Langley had made a wide network of friends in just one year in public service.03 Oct 03:06 AM
New ZealandCovid kiwi: The native bird named after Ashley BloomfieldThe director general of health's namesake can be found at a kiwi hatchery.01 Oct 11:40 PM
New ZealandFrom winter snow to scorching sun - Aussie air sees temperatures soar to 26CIt's been a wild, wintry week but sunny skies and hot temperatures are coming our way.01 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandTwo people dead after crash south of PāteaOne person with serious injuries has been flown to hospital.30 Sep 10:25 PM
New ZealandWeather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blastIcy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.29 Sep 04:44 AM
New ZealandBomb cyclone barrels up NZ: Flights cancelled, snow for North IslandA second stormy day is in store for much of the country.28 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'28 Sep 05:51 AM
New ZealandTūroa skifield to close for funeralTūroa skifield will be closed for well-respected and long serving staff member's funeral.28 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandStrong gusts in Auckland could close harbour bridge todayMotorists are being warned of strong winds on the harbour bridge this morning.27 Sep 06:55 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the southA rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.27 Sep 06:16 AM
New ZealandQuake triggers sirens at Mt RuapehuThe magnitude 5.2 quake triggered a warning siren at Mt Ruapehu.27 Sep 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekendSnow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.24 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandThree men charged after gunshots heard in WhanganuiThree men face a number of firearms-related charges.24 Sep 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProbe into NZ medical cannabis scamAuckland GP alarmed to be caught up in homegrown con.23 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandQuiet Moon Festival for AucklandSecond most important event on Chinese cultural calendar - what is it about?21 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandDestructive gales, torrential rain to blast southern and central NZA brutal 24 hours is in store for southern regions.21 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the northCheck Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.16 Sep 10:43 PM