Northland severe weather: Marae open as red rain alert, risk of floods loom
The worst of the weather is forecast to start tomorrow, with peak rates initially reaching between 15-25mm per…
Weather live updates: Red heavy rain warning for Northland, residents urged to evacuate if feeling unsafe
Northland residents feeling unsafe as a significant storm nears are being advised to evacuate today if they can,…
Rape accused Xuesong Zhang appears in Auckland court after extradition from Singapore
Zhang’s case was first listed last June in Waitākere District Court, but by then it was believed he…
Taylor Broughton sentenced for life-threatening knife attack on Whanganui probation officer
Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi (PSA), a Corrections staff union, told NZME that probation officers’…
Oil crisis puts businesses accused of virtue signalling in the box seat to survive – Nick Stewart
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has referenced New Zealand’s 50 days of fuel supply as reassurance. But read the…
River flooding v ocean flooding: Beachfront home owners want a ‘fair go’ as Hawke’s Bay’s $250m cyclone rebuild takes shape
The question wasn’t whether the work was affordable. “It’s whether coastal communities receive the same consideration as inland…
Mum demands justice, dad pleads mercy during sentencing of drunk driver Pace Kukutai-Tumata
Shortcliffe said his nephew, Pace Kukutai-Tumata, was a victim of circumstance, including a culture of binge drinking. “He’s…
Car flips in 3-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Northern Motorway, lanes blocked near harbour bridge
SH1 NORTHERN MOTORWAY, SOUTHBOUND – CRASH – 6:20AM, FRI 20 MARCH A crash is blocking two southbound lanes…
Gisborne school bus route changes paused during review of transport policy
“We are undertaking a review of our school transport assistance policy settings, so any changes are lasting and…
Chris Hipkins arrives back in New Zealand amid questions over ex-wife’s allegations
That changed on Tuesday when Hipkins returned to New Zealand from Australia, where he was on holiday when…
Oscars 2026: Brigitte Bardot, Eric Dane among stars snubbed during in memoriam tribute
A third commenter claimed the Academy “missed the mark” with its presentation. French actor Brigitte Bardot did not…
Warriors poncho backlash: V looks at new colours after Raiders colour controversy
The issue wouldn’t have occurred with any other side, as the Raiders are the only team that wears…