New ZealandHeavy rain warnings as South Island braces for severe conditionsUp to 230mm of rain is forecast for Westland and the Canterbury headwaters.26 Nov 04:00 PM
Christchurch ‘A loving father and husband': Tributes flow for Wānaka mountain guide who died on Aoraki Mt CookThomas Vialletet died alongside an American client while trying to ascend the mountain.26 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandEast coast prepares for 30C days, bringing 'dangerous' UV risk for partsSunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.25 Nov 08:18 PM
ChristchurchAoraki Mt Cook tragedy: Bodies of two fallen climbers, including US visitor, recovered Thomas Vialletet died alongside the American client while trying to ascend the mountain.25 Nov 08:13 PM
ChristchurchRespected guide among two dead after Aoraki Mt Cook tragedyTwo other members of the group were airlifted from the mountain uninjured.25 Nov 02:59 AM
ChristchurchTwo climbers dead after fall near Aoraki Mt Cook summit, night rescue operation revealedThe pair were roped together when they fell near the summit late last night.25 Nov 01:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Moment two knocked out in US debut of controversial ‘run it straight’ sportThe Utah clash has drawn over 17 million views on Instagram.24 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandEnd of golden run? Tropical air mass to bring hot nights for north, wild weather for southChristchurch will swelter on 30C midweek while Auckland temps stay in high teens at night.24 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandHow new parking fees could change visits to Aoraki, Franz Josef and PunakaikiParking will cost $5 an hour, with a 20‑minute free period for short stops.22 Nov 02:20 AM
New ZealandSweltering temperatures for parts of New Zealand as mercury hits 30CUnfortunately the weather deteriorates for some over the weekend.21 Nov 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice eye manslaughter charges over Pike River Mine disasterPolice have told lawyer Nigel Hampton, KC, they can prove manslaughter.20 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeEmergency crews rush to serious multi-car crash on West CoastThree rescue helicopters have been sent to the crash scene near Ross.20 Nov 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomic recovery gathers pace, from the south up - economistAll regions of the South Island were growing faster than the national average.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice say Tom Phillips may have more campsites in Marokopa bush, locals offer up 'helpful' infoPhillips died in a September shootout that left a police officer critically hurt.18 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandGlobal warming and flood risk: Potential Waikato impact revealedMore than 63,000 residents are living in vulnerable areas, the modelling shows.18 Nov 06:00 PM
KahuRangatahi Māori take the lead in climate action seriesEach episode follows young Māori creating local solutions to global warming.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing lineThe drenching is being fuelled by a tropically-charged 'atmospheric river'. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
Sport‘Backwards step’: Doctor’s warning as ‘run it straight’ arrives in USThe controversial sport, which led to a teen's death in NZ, has its US debut this week.17 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandSuperbug outbreak in Auckland, Christchurch hospitalsOne of the strains detected in Christchurch has been linked to an Auckland cluster.17 Nov 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: NZ's top 10 scandals of the century – and where McSkimming ranksFinance companies, Clint Rickards and Jevon McSkimming – among our biggest scandals.15 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in airOne central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.15 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandTeacher erased school resources after being fired for taking on acting gig while on sick leaveNatarsha Ikiua was on sick leave when she was recognised filming a health ad.14 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPike River lessons still haven’t made NZ workplaces safer, new report findsOn the anniversary of the mine disaster, experts criticise NZ's workplace safety record. 13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGlittering promises: What New Zealand’s new planned gold mines will deliverGold prices have surged past $7000 an ounce, driving new mine projects.12 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyThe Brother who gave up All Blacks dream to build rugby greatnessBrother Michael Taylor spent 57 years shaping generations at Sacred Heart College.12 Nov 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this eveningThe thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay. 10 Nov 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumCommodities'Short-changed': Experts question gold royalties for new major projectsMore than a decade on, the Crown's established gold royalties still haven't kicked in.09 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch continues across upper North IslandMetService says rainfall could cause flash flooding and hazardous driving.09 Nov 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Exciting’: Powerball climbs to rare $45m, six Lotto players share $1m prizeHost Sonia Gray also marked 20 years on Lotto last night with an on-air surprise. 08 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay among top three most flood-exposed regions in NZ, new rainfall maps show'We’ve looked all around the country and West Coast and Hawke’s Bay and Nelson stand out.'08 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional buffer zones urged to stop Asian hornet spreadNorthland beekeeper believes regions have two years to stop the hornet spreading.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHave you won the $40m Powerball jackpot up for grabs?The $40m jackpot is the biggest Powerball prize in more than a year.08 Nov 07:10 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm watch: Downpours and hail possible for Auckland, NorthlandMetService warns risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas. 07 Nov 10:59 PM
