New Zealand
Hottest June day ever for Christchurch, amid strong winds and rain
The city has hit 25 degrees - a record high for the first month of winter.
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How Calder Stewart plans to turn warehouse roofs into power stations
The firm’s 17 existing installs already power the equivalent of 500 homes.
Pregnant woman left hospital feeling unheard, four days later she lost her son
The woman says the doctor brushed off her concerns about her baby's slow growth rate.
Frosty weekend but rain and wind edging closer with incoming weather system
Attendees at Fieldays and the Warriors match will enjoy chilly but mostly settled weather.
'Seriously remorseful': Mussel firm fined $24k for unpermitted shellfish transport
The unpermitted moves risked the Bluff oyster fishery’s vital biosecurity.
Tony Brown to join All Blacks but to remain with World Cup rivals
He will finish his Springboks contract after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Gales to peak near midnight as deep low drives wind, huge swells across NZ
A deep low-pressure system is moving northeast.
Roman Travers: Inside the Bluff Oyster Festival 2026
Roman Travers switches from radio host to tour group host at The Bluff Oyster Festival.
What it's really like trying to date in London in 2026
OPINION: It's the setting of countless rom-coms, but finding real love here is no joke.
Hot Take: Maybe the best place we can travel to is home
OPINION: After years of overseas travel, Molly Codyre returns to NZ.
'Surprises are always possible': Meteorologist warns of strong El Nino ahead
Forecasters say there is a 60% chance El Nino will be strong by spring.
The Fijian wing attack getting a warm reception in chilly Invercargill
The 22-year-old Fiji-born midcourter has become a key playmaker for the Steel.
Auckland Grammar end nine-year drought ahead of season-defining three weeks
There was much to admire in the way Grammar tucked away rivals Hamilton Boys'.
Five New Zealand and Pacific trips worth booking now
From Milford Sound's first private cabin to SIX60 on the Gold Coast, here's what's new.
Frank Film - South Island Stories Episode 2: Wilding Pines
'Wilding pines have been described as our generation's rabbit plague.' Video / Frank Film
Teen who allegedly sent nationwide bomb threats granted bail
Police say the boy sent threats to educational and public sites across New Zealand.
Rio Tinto moves to restart fourth potline at Tīwai Pt smelter
The restart could add $100m in exports and 30,000 tonnes of aluminium yearly.
Volunteer firefighter dies in crash 13 years after brother lost in water tragedy
Logan Sinclair's death comes after brother Blake died in a Clutha River tragedy in 2013.
Lengthy treaty settlement ends with $6m for Hauraki iwi
Ngāti Tara Tokanui will receive $6m, nine sites and a Paeroa College option.
Teenage boy arrested in Invercargill over nationwide bomb threat investigation
The teen faces two charges in the Invercargill Youth Court today.
'It's like a marae': Former Mongrel Mob boss can keep gang pad used for violent attacks
Justice Christine Gordon ruled the Albion St property in Mataura can stay with Bill Elers.
Glenn Dwight: The beautiful chaos of 'She’ll be right'
OPINION: Some of our greatest achievements have a bit of 'she’ll be right' in them.
Miles, dogs, farmers - the road to the national sheep dog trials
Title hope Brian Dickison and five dogs have a 13-hour road trip, and 3-4 hours by ferry.
High stakes swing: Havili heroics edge Crusaders past Chiefs in classic
The Crusaders stunned the Chiefs to put the heat on the Blues for home playoff advantage.
Teens accused of using gay dating app to target Invercargill victim appear in court
Lawyers for the teens argued the charge of burglary with a weapon was too high.
Frank Film - South Island Stories Episode 1: Phillipstown Hub
What will happen to the community now that Phillipstown Hub is facing closure? Video / Frank Film
More than $110k raised for family of pilot killed in Mt Aspiring helicopter crash
Pilot Tim Brown and guide Sean Roach died during a hunting flight on Sunday.
Strong winds and rain to lash South Island after frosty calm spell
'This is quite a bit stronger than we’ve had for a few weeks now.'
The headgear 23: Who are the best players to have worn headgear during their careers?
Picking a squad of 23 players who famously wore head gear during their career.
Chilly -7.1C start for alpine village ahead of rain, wind and black ice as wintry shift hits
Much of the South Island is cloaked in rain and wind watches.