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
New ZealandFifteen rescued from West Coast floodwaters, emergency services keeping close eye on river levelsAbout 100 people are staying at emergency operations centres on the West Coast.04 Feb 08:25 AM
New ZealandWest Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters riseA mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.04 Feb 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to comeEvacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWet weekend for Wellington as large front moves across NZThe capital will be under a heavy rain watch for 24 hours.03 Feb 10:00 PM
TravelHikers urged to rethink Waitangi plans as storms close inWest Coast, Tasman and South Westland trampers urged to "postpone planned trips".03 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes inRain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.03 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandWest Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepareFranz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.02 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandAnother one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 yearsOrganisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.02 Feb 03:07 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Residents urged to prepare, pack getaway bag as heavy rain loomsCivil Defence emergency operation centres have opened in Westport and Hokitika.01 Feb 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Significant' rain event: 750mm possible on West Coast, caution urgedMetService has issued a red warning for the area.31 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandOrange warning: 'Significant' rain event heading for South IslandMetservice is predicting up to 550mm of rain could fall in the ranges.31 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandPerfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regionsA ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand60 stolen packages still lost, possibly hidden after courier van theftThe unmarked vehicle was stolen on Monday.27 Jan 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBorder bungles: Twenty-two months of hope, hardship and heartbreak of MIQIt's been called a "lottery of human misery". Twenty-two months on the MIQ front lines.22 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelSecret beaches: The best hidden spots away from the summer crowdsHow many have you been to?19 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerial rapist Mateo Nixon denied releasePredator who attacked friends of his former girlfriend will remain in prison.16 Jan 06:32 PM
TravelBest of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 fish and chip shopsThe top 10 have been named but who will you vote as the country's number one?16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe great Kiwi ute: A love affairKurt Bayer explores just why we love our utes so much.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir fryer thought to be cause of fire that engulfed Greymouth house in minutesA Givealittle page has been set up by friends of the family.14 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandGloriavale teacher who assaulted students sentenced to supervisionVigilant Standtrue had previously admitted charges of assaulting boys aged 9, 10 and 11.14 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandNotorious killer back behind bars after visiting prostitutes, breaching parole conditionsMurderer Timothy Taylor has been recalled to prison for a breach of parole.12 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandThe heat is on: Temps to hit 30C again as fine weather spreads across NZThe weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.07 Jan 08:01 PM
New ZealandHolidaymakers bring welcome boost for West CoastMore tourists have been walking Hokitika's streets in the past fortnight.04 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandSerious crash on SH65 Maruia: Motorists warned of delaysTwo people have been injured and diversions are in place.03 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandPerfect storm: Where are you most likely to be struck by lightning?One district has nearly 50 per cent more lightning strikes than anywhere else.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInquiry launched into chopper crash at holiday resort in KarameaEmergency services are rushing to the Last Resort hotel after the crash at 4pm today.02 Jan 03:18 AM
New ZealandShark bites girl: 'Something's got me'A holidaying family's Christmas swim had the makings of a horror movie.31 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandLisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knightsMore than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike River: Evidence of further remains foundPolice hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.18 Dec 10:22 PM