Severe thunderstorm watches issued for large parts of North Island
MetService says it’s going to be a “thundery Thursday” as heavy rain, localised downpours and thunderstorms are forecast…
Seven young partygoers injured in ‘unprovoked assault’
Police have released images of people they want to speak to after seven young people were beaten in…
Wellington set to lose another hospitality business with closure of Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe
Scott closed the doors to Avida Bar in May last year, citing the worst conditions he’d seen in…
Wellington police hunt alleged offenders involved in Churton Park assault
“Around 10.30pm, four people arrived uninvited. The alleged offenders were masked and one was armed with a weapon.”…
Investigation underway following suspicious house fire near Porirua
Police are making inquiries following a house fire near overnight near Porirua which is being treated as suspicious.…
Could floorball be New Zealand’s next big sport?
Opinion by Cliff Studman New Zealand Listener· 13 Jan, 2026 05:02 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Travellers stranded with thousands in costs
Bluebridge passengers have been left stranded or out of pocket after several cancelled sailings due to a ramp…
Fight to save popular tourist route from the sea
In the first part of a focus on the North Island’s fragile – but well-travelled – road to…
Should you have to wave down a bus?
Whether you’re heading to work before an important morning meeting, or coming home with kids and shopping in…
‘Extreme wind’ sees dozens of flights cancelled at Wellington Airport
Around 81 flights at Wellington Airport were cancelled yesterday due to “extreme wind”. As temperatures soared across the…
More than 50 flights cancelled as high winds batter Wellington
RNZ 11 Jan, 2026 09:07 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Napier, Hastings top 36C as gale-force winds cause damage, fan fires
Strong winds and extreme heat have brought down trees, cut power and fanned vegetation fires across parts of…