'Astounding' - 2023 was NZ's second-hottest year on record
The last three years have been New Zealand's warmest in recorded history, Niwa says.
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Iwi to meet on Saturday to discuss hui of unity
Ngāti Porou will decide if and whether it supports national hui of unity.
Retired Hawke’s Bay judge who presided over more than 600 jury trials dies
His career of 30 years in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne was a colourful one.
School of hard knocks: Kiwi Olympian surfer Saffi Vette on tragedy, dyslexia and bullying
'Whatever is challenging you, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel.'
How is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El Niño
The latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.
What happened in Rowen Aupouri's final days before his unexplained death?
Rowen Aupouri's whānau still don't know if his death was accidental or intentional.
Questions around commercial viability could jeopardise future of Napier-Wairoa rail line
The line was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle, so is it worth rebuilding?
Former PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford to marry this month
'And to Clarke, let’s finally get married,' Ardern said when she left politics.
What goes around comes around in special rescue story
Farmer rescued after ute runs down bank.
Residents fume after Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers leave kilometre of rubbish
Anger as waste problem from festival allegedly extended to other areas.
Data gap raises concern over housing for former prisoners
New research details the social cost of unstable housing.
Two essential items you must take to Rhythm and Vines
Before you miss your fave artist and get stuck in the vines, read this.
‘Whacked’: Young mum peddles drugs in Facebook groups
A young mum who advertised cannabis to more than 500 people on Facebook is jailed.
'Get back to its former glory’: Minister hints that EIT could return to single entity
An EIT lecturer and union rep says 'we have lost a lot of staff' in failed merger.
Rhythm and Vines acknowledge Te Tairāwhiti community as they celebrate 21st milestone
Over 20,000 people are expected to attend Rhythm and Vines.
Safety is our number one priority, and we feel that we have made the right call
Two iconic spots to see in the New Year are closed to the public due to damage
Up to 30,000 expected at Gisborne music festval
Rhythm and Vines-goers urged to take care over cyclone-damaged roads.
Soggy end to 2023: Heavy rain, thunderstorms to sweep across NZ
Forecasters are warning heavy bursts of rain could lead to flooding and slips.
Major holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's Eve
Main New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.
Holiday hot spots in for more wet and humid weather
More rain and strong, warm winds are expected to lash popular vacation destinations.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Popular holiday destinations pass 30C as Auckland, Northland face thunderstorms
One town reached around 33C.
East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers still struggling after Cyclone Gabrielle
Many East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers are still stuck in the mud.
'All the bitumen is going soft': Wairoa farmer questions quality of cyclone-hit highway's new seal
Highway damaged by cyclone is breaking up again within weeks of being repaired.
Fight over ex-AB's rugby ground - locals want sport banned on Māori battlefield site
A battle heats up over the home ground of a grassroots All Blacks rugby hero.
Temperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so far
Dunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.
Employers spoilt for choice in tight job market
Job ads fell in two major cities but some regions still have traces of the great job boom.
Gisborne home struck by lightning in Tuesday’s severe thunderstorm
A family of four were inside the home, with the lights flickering then going out.
‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dog
The dog's death was because of 'human error'.
Hottest day of the summer so far forecast as 30C highs set to hit regions
Experts say this weather heralds a period of settled, sunny weather.
Father tried to ‘cover his tracks’ after maiming son in firearm incident
A 16-year-old was seriously injured after an accident with an illegal firearm in Gisborne.
'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without power
Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.
Fruit shortage: Supply issues in lead-up to Christmas
Cyclone Gabrielle decimated crops in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.
East Coast father tried to ‘cover his tracks’ after maiming son in firearm incident
Waiting for a rescue chopper to arrive, the man concocted a story to hide his offending.