New ZealandWest Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North IslandThere are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.09 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandDeluge hits - parts of NZ to be doused with 62 hours of rainOrange weather warnings have the potential to be upgraded to Red.09 Apr 03:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr delugeWest Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three daysMetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.07 Apr 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Cowboy Paradise: 'The lost city of the Wild West' and the underground cannabis bunkerBeneath a shipping container on a 700ha property was a sophisticated cannabis operation.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale government response ending sparks warning to ministersWork to protect community's members from exploitation and abuse may lose momentum.30 Mar 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Kiwi language turned up to 11': Gloriavale members' unique speech explainedGloriavale accent in spotlight as three-part documentary series airs on TVNZ1.26 Mar 05:21 AM
New ZealandCover of darkness: Details emerge of cops' night raid on alleged underground weed bunkerWild West-themed Cowboy Paradise owner denies secret drugs operation.19 Mar 07:27 PM
New ZealandCowboy’s Paradise owner denies cannabis bunkerPolice raided Wild West-themed property in 2019.18 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale childrenAt least one of the victims was aged 12 or younger at the time of the offending.18 Mar 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMulti-million dollar plans for four new Tāmaki Makaurau maraeWhat we know about the four projects so far.11 Mar 07:13 AM
TravelTravellers from the US and Europe are suddenly descending on to Franz Josef Glacier. But why?Our glacier is retreating. Access is restricted. Make like an overseas visitor and go now.11 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested after MDMA found on the West CoastPackaged MDMA was found, along with $9000 in cash, cannabis and stolen property.09 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandStorm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits GreymouthMuch of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.04 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandIllegal gold mining? West Coaster denies $200k gold chargesThe Crown says Peter Morrison was trying to extract as much gold as he could.04 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandHouse bus fire that killed Chinese national deemed 'not suspicious'Police confirmed the victim of the blaze was 46-year-old Chinese national Jirong Wang.27 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandRain on its way for Auckland, set to spoil Black Caps T20Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpoiler alert: Final T20 match in doubt due to dire weather forecastCricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.23 Feb 11:51 PM
New ZealandChinese national killed in West Coast house bus fireA Chinese national was killed in the blaze.20 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandOne million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - againA river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.19 Feb 08:19 PM
New ZealandOne dead in house bus fire on West CoastEmergency services attended the incident in Westland at 4am.19 Feb 06:44 PM
New Zealand'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealedThe charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.15 Feb 11:13 PM
New Zealand'We’re not going to mess around': Waiho River shift threatens Franz Josef 'poo ponds'Council keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts and projected rainfalls.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand‘Senseless, sickening’: Swastikas painted on DoC hutVandals have painted swastikas on a restored backcountry hut on the West Coast.08 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandAustralian comedian Hamish Blake competing in debut Coast to CoastThe comedian faces his toughest challenge yet when he attempts the gruelling 234km race.07 Feb 01:50 AM
New Zealand‘He was living his dream life’: UK tourist killed in NZ crash rememberedThe 26 year old died in a single-vehicle crash in the South Island on January 28.06 Feb 11:51 PM
New ZealandTwo fires sparked by lightning on West Coast extinguishedHigh volume of lightning strikes recorded, sparking two fires on the West Coast.02 Feb 10:57 PM
RetailJanuary consumer spending up, hospitality spending dropsData from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.02 Feb 01:24 AM
New Zealand'The river will do what it will do': Engineers to assess shifted WaihoA full assessment of the river's shift into the Tatare will be done on February 8-9.01 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandHistoric trip, Piha vanishings and Auckland development boom | Focus Morning Bulletin January 31, 2024Winston Peters and Judith Collins jet to Australia, new documentary a wake-up call for Piha and a bright prediction for Auckland’s CBD in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / Getty Images / Parliament TV / NZHeraldWatch30 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandTwo dead following serious crash on SH1 near ŌamaruIt's believed a truck has crashed into a tree on SH1 near Ōamaru.28 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries after single vehicle crash on West Coast, SH73 closedPolice said initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.28 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandHoliday rain, thunder on radar; Westland faces fresh flood threat, galesMetService has issued a warning to Coasters.25 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandFowl play: Duckling dispute leads to assault on hotel employeeJohn Wright was awarded $42,000 after his face was smashed into a freezer door.25 Jan 06:00 AM
