New ZealandHumble, kind surfer was 'rock of whole family'Jamie Civil died in the water at the 35th annual Herb and Paro Memorial Surf competition.28 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandCovid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes AucklandDaily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandEmployment Court grants another group of ex-Gloriavale members urgent hearingA second group of former Gloriavale residents will have their case heard in court.28 Mar 12:39 AM
New ZealandSouth Island yet to pass Omicron peak, cases still risingAll of the DHBs in the south had a higher number of new cases today than yesterday.17 Mar 01:18 AM
New Zealand'We're just stoked': Border reopening, kick-start fund lift spiritsThose crossing the Tasman can start arriving from April 13.16 Mar 04:33 PM
New ZealandReports of Covid at Gloriavale as NZ passes grim milestoneMore than 100 people with Covid have died since the pandemic began.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid at Gloriavale: 'Significant cluster' confirmed by health officialsIt comes as remote religious community slowly takes up jab.12 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandPike River: Families' lawyer confident of manslaughter prosecutionIt comes as police confirm criminal probe ongoing.09 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandPike River: More human remains spotted as project ends; police probe ongoingEight sets of human remains were found during borehole drill imaging.09 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelThe bike trails coaxing cyclists of all persuasions to WestportWestport's flourishing network of bike trails entices cyclists of every ability.08 Mar 04:18 PM
TravelThe wāhine who move Kiwi tourismThere are countless amazing women working in New Zealand's tourism industry.07 Mar 04:11 PM
TravelGorse Busters: West Coast voluntourists sign up for sequelIf there's something strange, growing in your bush...04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWest Coast aged-care wing closure 'bulls**t' say Reefton residentsTearful family members relayed their dismay to DHB.03 Mar 07:21 PM
New Zealand'Insufficient appetite': West Coast council defends flood protection progressPhysical work to start building new flood protection should start within six months.02 Mar 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Treated like a slave': He escaped Gloriavale - now he wants justiceTeenager takes secretive sect to Employment Court.26 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandBuilding flood resistance on West Coast important - PMThe region had its wettest February in 78 years.23 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandBull has 'legend status' after surviving 80km trip down riverBull swept away from paddock above Maruia Falls found alive on the edge of Westport farm.21 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptakeUnboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surgeThat brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.18 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandStorm alert: Weekend gales and rain, wet Saturday night for capitalFor the second weekend in a row Wellington is in for a drenching.18 Feb 01:11 AM
New ZealandFarmers counting costs of damage caused by flooding, slipsAssessments of stock losses and flood damage suffered by farmers underway.16 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closuresWild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment unlocks $200k for flood-hit farmers after wettest February on recordDamien O'Connor said he'll closely watch Cyclone Dovi to see if more funding is needed.12 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandStorm warning: Severe cyclone winds, heavy rain set to strike North Island, Auckland Harbour Bridge faces closureCyclone Dovi is to close roads and bring damage as emergency teams on standby.12 Feb 08:49 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain possible for West Coast after week of delugeWarnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.11 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'He is unbelievable': Meet New Zealand's most unheralded athleteDougal Allan has carved a hard-grafting niche as a premier multisport exponent.11 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Major damage': Rain throws curve ball on Coast to CoastHeavy rain this week brought extensive flooding throughout the region.11 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandMandatory evacuations in Westport as torrential rain hits soaked regionTake steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.10 Feb 08:14 AM
TravelHeaphy Track closed by flood damage until MayThe Golden Bay through hike is likely to be impassable until May.10 Feb 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Be wary': Rain-soaked West Coast back in firing lineMetService says the area is still saturated from last week's flooding,08 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandUse of dog to arrest suspected drink driver unjustified - police watchdogThe man was bitten by the dog and had to be taken to hospital.07 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandMuggy nights ahead for upper North IslandKaitāia, Dargaville and Whangārei not expected to dip below 23C all week.07 Feb 03:22 AM
New Zealand'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises responseParts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.05 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain closes SH6 in Marlborough as weather event moves up NZThe Marlborough region is under a heavy rain watch from 9am to 11pm today.04 Feb 11:35 PM
