New Zealand'Flies in the ointment': Wet weekend looms for upper North IslandHeavy rain forecast for Coromandel and BoP, showers for Auckland, Northland and Waikato.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Energy$193m push: Transpower's plan to meet rising power demand in South IslandTranspower plans to build two new switching stations near Ōrari and Rangitata. 20 Aug 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Very sorry': NEMA addresses phone alert confusion during tsunami warningSome received up to 50 alerts due to phone reboots and network changes.20 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandIdyllic isolation: Life in this tiny town with cheap homes - 'no one's rich... but everyone's happy'19 Aug 06:42 AM
New Zealand'The unstoppable move south': Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams, top screen CEO on the South Island's lure18 Aug 08:23 AM
PremiumNew ZealandNZ receives 1500 refugees each year but Hawke’s Bay doesn’t settle any. Why?09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Looks like a boy racer burnout circle': Council's new logo saga sparks backlash08 Aug 10:29 PM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Desert Rd reopens as winter blast arrives with snow and showers The State Highway 1 route through the centre of the North Island had closed due to snow.08 Aug 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don't give up': Communities in rural police shake-up warned to fight hardMayor emphasises non-financial benefits of local police in rural areas.06 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandCold snap continues before weather shift promises rain, severe galesRain is set to hit Fiordland Wednesday, spreading nationwide by Friday.04 Aug 05:24 AM
New Zealand'Colder than usual': Frosty mornings forecast for much of NZSettled and calm conditions predicted for most of the country this weekend.01 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentExclusive pics: Hollywood A-lister Tom Hiddleston spotted in Queenstown shooting new filmTenzing has been filmed with South Island mountains as its backdrop.01 Aug 04:08 AM
ReviewsAnne-Marie de BruinReview: Shihad's Jon Toogood the star at Full Metal OrchestraREVIEW: Guests also included AC/DC's Phil Rudd and Jimmy Barnes' daughter E.J.27 Jul 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Not looking great': NZ in for 'dramatic change' as severe weather looms next weekA meteorologist warns settled weather is coming to a close.24 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandCafe protests minister's parking charges at famous tourist spotDoC plans to start paid parking in October at Punakaiki, Franz Josef, and Aoraki.24 Jul 03:35 AM
New ZealandMP who oversaw Treaty Principles select committee wants fresh look at public submissions processJames Meager oversaw the Justice Select Committee as the bill went through Parliament.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Now or never': Damon Harvey running for mayor of Hastings'Times are tough and we must have a strong and supportive council there for its people.'18 Jul 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMore than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.16 Jul 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle blaze at Carnegies Restaurant in FairlieFire crews arrived at Carnegies in Fairlie about 6.30am today.12 Jul 01:47 AM
New Zealand‘Clearly preventable’: Company, director sentenced over timber yard deathFines and reparations of $450,000 have been ordered after the death of 23yo Ethyn McTier.09 Jul 01:26 AM
New ZealandFlooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recordedAll heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible. 03 Jul 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow new DNA findings reshape our understanding of ancient EgyptThe man's remains were found in a rock-cut tomb inside a pottery vessel.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid floodingTasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.01 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandPair spend two hours on top of vehicle in rising floodwatersThe men were winched to safety from the bonnet of their car. 28 Jun 08:35 PM
TravelWhat it’s like travelling NZ in a luxury motorhomeForget cramped campervans and soggy tents, think more of a hotel experience on wheels.24 Jun 06:00 AM
Education'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV compForty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.18 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandCampervan, bus involved in crash in Tekapo, major road shutCrews from Tekapo, Twizel, and Ōmarama are attending the incident.17 Jun 10:51 PM
New ZealandSunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for MatarikiOne South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.16 Jun 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before MatarikiMuch of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.16 Jun 08:21 AM
