White Island volcanic alert level raised, Tauranga flights cancelled
Air New Zealand said it had cancelled flights in and out of Tauranga today due to an ash…
Wellington cocktail bar Crumpet to close after 14 years
“Thank you so much Pōneke for letting us be part of the landscape. We’ve been blessed to have…
Kane Williamson ‘modernises’ protective gear after painful blow
New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson is behind a new business making protective gear for high-impact sports. Photo: Jay…
High-risk explosive substance found in Burnside, Christchurch; residents told to evacuate
“Cordons will be removed once the area is safe,” Ellison said. Burnside residents have been told to evacuate…
Dave Rennie at odds with New Zealand Rugby over selection of coaching assistants for All Blacks – Liam Napier
Rennie’s background as an attack coach is one reason he was preferred over Jamie Joseph to replace Scott…
Cook Strait ferry out of action with fault
Ferry operator Interislander has apologised for ongoing service disruptions, with one of its two ferries now berthed for…
Auckland’s most congested roads and peak travel times
Central Auckland is more affected but the outskirts of the city were not spared. Photo: RNZ / Marika…
‘Busy 36 hours ahead’, Far North records 131km/h wind gust
Despite yesterday’s wind easing off today, MetService says the country is still in for a “busy 36 hours”…
Kura kaupapa Māori calls for safe crossing to protect tamariki and whānau
A kura kaupapa Māori in Te Tairāwhiti is calling for urgent safety improvements outside its school, saying students,…
Body found in Auckland’s Mt Albert as emergency services flood scene
Police were focused on a block of flats that were set back from the road, she said. A…
Fire crews rush to University of Auckland after fire breaks out at law building
Multiple fire crews were called to the scene of a fire at the University of Auckland’s law school.…
Michael Scott Rodger found guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury father Richard Leman
Michael Scott Rodger. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon A man has been found guilty of murdering Canterbury father…