New ZealandSuspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crewsSeven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Former media exec injured after brutal shove off own shop verandah Dallas Gurney called out bad behaviour of customers. He did not see the response coming. 13 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandSpearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapses11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees11 Jan 06:14 AM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summer10 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow a brutal 2024 winter is reshaping power prices, hydro plans and the Huntly fallbackMeridian is weighing a major expansion of Lake Pūkaki to boost hydro storage.09 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.09 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38CHastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.08 Jan 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘Insider with an outsider’s perspective’: New DB chief maps out beer’s next eraHart returns to DB after 26 years overseas with Heineken and his own firm.08 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming saferOPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJanuary temperature records could fall as hot spell forecastFire and Emergency says people cause 97% of wildfires in Aotearoa.08 Jan 07:04 AM
CrimePolice search for car stolen at gunpoint on Boxing DayThe 2009 dark Volkswagen hatchback has mag wheels, stickers and RBZ53 plates.08 Jan 12:19 AM
New ZealandEx-Kaipara councillor avoids conviction over shop assaultsJudge Greg Davis ruled a conviction would outweigh the comparatively low-level offending. 07 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
Crime'Entitlement issues': Risk concerns over man who abducted and violated jogger Haydn Christy violently took a woman from the streets in 2016 and sexually assaulted her.07 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban Janine Wallace was sentenced alongside her mother, Barbara Glover, after an SPCA probe. 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFruit fly found in Auckland suburb; restrictions in placeBiosecurity officers will step up fruit fly trapping within up to 1500m of the find.07 Jan 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Waiting game': Northland patients left in dark as 45 GP clinics hit by health data hackManage My Health has not named the clinics hit, leaving many patients in limbo.07 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandHundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka PāThe 180th anniversary events commemorate the final engagement of the 1845-46 Northern War.07 Jan 01:57 AM
New Zealand45 GP practices affected by Manage My Health cyber hack identified in one regionUrgent High Court injunctions have revealed the scale of two recent cyber attacks.06 Jan 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumLeague'I just want to help': Former Warriors star on using Instagram to mentor youngstersElijah Taylor wants to use social media to inspire and help the next generation.06 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who holds Trump accountable?OPINION: Letter writers link Trump’s latest moves to oil, allies and global flashpoints.06 Jan 04:00 PM
