New Zealand'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstormsHouses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.19 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandSH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZA potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.18 Apr 08:01 AM
LifestyleWhich stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictionsMost stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand. 17 Apr 07:00 PM
Crime'Very agitated' Frenchman bit police officers after they stopped him for doing U-turnThe tourist didn't hold a driver's licence and was here on a working holiday.16 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf courseHamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlying fox freak accident: Family relieved little sister spared after boy’s pancreas severedThe child was hit in the stomach and chest area by the flying fox runner.15 Apr 12:21 AM
Markets with MadisonOn The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went globalInvivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.13 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandShenandoah Highway closed, one airlifted to hospital after crash in TasmanThe crash was between Creighton Rd and SH65 about 7.35am.08 Apr 08:55 PM
Crime‘Sorry my darling’: Businessman jailed for child abuse materialThe 'good, hard-working family man' was found with 2077 child abuse images.08 Apr 08:00 AM
LiveNew ZealandWinter arrives early as thick snow falls in the SouthThe first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.08 Apr 05:49 AM
New Zealand‘Gummy smile’: Lip filler ordeal leaves woman with smile she ‘hates’A nurse failed to recognise and act on signs of a condition known as vascular occlusion.07 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘It all went wrong’: Fire chief describes rescuing neighbours from car in flooded riverThe couple had gone out for supplies when "it all went wrong for them".05 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandSettled weather for most after late-week deluge and rescue dramasSome places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.04 Apr 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Maybe it’s not golf versus flood planning after allOPINION: Golf in Takapuna and just saying no – another big week in Tāmaki Makaurau.04 Apr 04:00 PM
LiveNew Zealand‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rainOrange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.02 Apr 10:48 PM
New ZealandTropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regionsSome parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said. 02 Apr 02:08 AM
New ZealandWhy this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ droughtAuckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.31 Mar 08:48 PM
New ZealandListen live: Winston Peters speaks following Interislander ferry announcement and Green MP controversyThe NZ First leader plans to replace the three Interislander ferries by 2029.31 Mar 06:27 PM
PoliticsLuxon grilled over ferries, Green MP's posts at post-Cabinet stand-upLuxon was joined by Brooke van Velden.31 Mar 02:48 AM
Politics‘Saving the taxpayer billions’: Peters reveals new ferries to replace ailing fleetWinston Peters will announce the next steps to replace ageing Interislander ferries.31 Mar 01:20 AM
New Zealand‘On track to deliver’: Peters on new Interislander ferry updatesThe new ferries are expected to be in operation by 2029.30 Mar 07:23 PM
TravelOpinion: Celebrity Edge offers a cruise adventure for young adultsThe all-inclusive package included diverse cuisines and unlimited cocktails.29 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandFarmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.26 Mar 01:19 AM
New Zealand‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile caseSue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.26 Mar 12:30 AM
Crime'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dadMarty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.22 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandGang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fightsGym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'18 Mar 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operationHe ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.18 Mar 09:40 PM
TravelNew Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.18 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel newsNew Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winnersAn inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.17 Mar 05:00 PM
CrimePensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink drivingNow he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Battered and bullied’: Ex-council boss ends five-year pool battle with councilCouple reached a confidential agreement days before a Supreme Court hearing.15 Mar 08:00 PM
Travel newsWrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depotThe tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.15 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandDigging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdownThe event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.13 Mar 09:14 PM
