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
PoliticsSwarbrick reckons Greens leading Opposition, only party offering tax ideas'No politician and no political party is entitled to anything.'08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Scuffles, arrest – protesters shut ANZ bank after camping out in doorwayOne person was arrested when protestors blockaded the bank on Friday morning.08 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturn06 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandRecord facility investment recorded for Gisborne's economic development agency05 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumTourismOn The Up: Shotover Jet plans electric future as it marks 60 years of thrills05 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explained01 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'This will be felt widely’: Homicide probe after man dies after West Coast motel fight The victim was found critically injured and died on Thursday evening. 31 Jul 09:06 PM
New ZealandTsunami advisory lifted for all of NZ, strong and unusual currents may continueThe public should still take care in and around ocean and estuaries this weekend - Nema.31 Jul 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Complacency': Civil Defence wrongly slams workers for mowing during tsunami alertCouncil workers mowed lawns amid tsunami alerts in St Heliers, Auckland this morning.31 Jul 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wallace: Government must step up to save vital regional air routesOPINION: Our vital regional air routes are being crippled by soaring costs.31 Jul 04:29 AM
New Zealand‘Enough is enough’: Leavers’ lawyer urges PM to take control of Gloriavale"For God’s sake, Prime Minister, you’re the only one who can step up now."31 Jul 02:58 AM
New Zealand'Twenty cops with guns': Parolee heading back to jail after suburban police operationPolice blocked part of a busy city road to extract the man from his home.30 Jul 09:59 PM
New Zealand'There is a danger': Strong currents, surges expected along NZ coastCoastal areas under threat include harbours, estuaries and small boats. 30 Jul 04:39 AM
New ZealandPhone pings uncover bizarre detail in search for missing Greymouth tramper Roy Arbon left a note at his home on Wednesday, and has not been seen or heard from since.30 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leader pleads guilty to indecent assaultHoward Temple changed his plea on the third day of his trial in Greymouth.29 Jul 11:33 PM
LiveNew Zealand'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZSevere thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNext pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in forceDriving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility.29 Jul 08:04 AM
TourismAir NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourismThe Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.29 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'He did not grope': Gloriavale leader denies historic sexual abuse allegationsHoward Temple entered not guilty pleas this morning. 28 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand Police release picture of 75-year-old tramper riding bike on last day seenPolice are appealing for info after Roy Arbon went missing near Greymouth five days ago.27 Jul 07:55 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings issued as heavy rain, high winds loomHeavy rain and strong winds are expected from late Monday to early Wednesday.27 Jul 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCold dread: Home 'worthless' after Auckland Council buys unit next doorJim Weir says his son's home is now 'unsaleable' after the council's flood buy-back.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing West Coast tramper with storied pastRoy Arbon, a former Erebus recovery worker, featured in documentary The Scam.25 Jul 08:52 PM
New ZealandTasman 'preparing for the worst' with more heavy rain on the horizonAn active front is set to bring rain to much of the country next week.25 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ shivers in coldest temps of year, braces for severe weather shift Temperatures hit -7.5C in Dunedin and -3.9C in Masterton today.25 Jul 04:53 AM
New ZealandFears for missing West Coast tramper with remarkable life storyPolice are concerned for safety of 75-year-old missing near Greymouth.25 Jul 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Significant change': NZ braces for wild weather's returnMetService warns calm conditions will be coming to an end.24 Jul 07:29 PM
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
