New Zealand
Forest and Bird calls for fast-tracked coal mining application to be declined
The proposed mine could threaten protected lizards and the avatar moth.
Latest from West Coast
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Snow and flooding hit South Island highways as cold snap sweeps in
Drivers are urged to take care, with alpine snowfall warnings in place.
Google Maps sends travellers on nine-hour detour despite convoy access
The online tool is sending tourists on a long detour around South Westland.
Search resumes in lake for plane lost on charter flight nearly 50 years ago
The Piper Cherokee 6 disappeared in 1978 and has never been found.
Spring freeze: Road snowfall warnings for Queenstown region
One-lane restrictions remain on the Crown Terrace road to Arrowtown.
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Travel deals include the Mediterranean, Great Lakes and Vanuatu escapes.
Rockefeller Centre, Antarctica ... Hamilton Gardens: My bucket list
OPINION: Maybe the best adventures are closer to home than we realise.
Another 'significant' dumping of snow forecast - where it could hit
A cold front is forecast to bring snow to high country areas, and rain elsewhere.
Fewer prized trophy tahr harvested this season
Lower harvests could affect hunters and West Coast helicopter operators.
Two men killed when helicopter blades struck mountain near Wānaka, report finds
Pilot Tim Brown and guide Sean Roach were killed retrieving a chamois.
Is this (finally) their year? Meet the Warriors fans who bet on winning the title every season
Just 11 punters have bet on the Warriors to win in six consecutive seasons.
'Bit of a fright': Pair rescued from floodwaters, heavy rain headed for Auckland
Commuters face heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding as the storm moves north.
Flood threat for Wellington as capital braces for overnight heavy rain, 90km/h winds
Woman, dog rescued after becoming stuck in chest-high floodwaters in a South Island gorge.
'Maybe an indoor day': The areas in for a drenching this Father's Day
Napier and Gisborne dads are being gifted the best weather.
Mum calls for mandatory e-scooter helmets after crash leaves son with fractured pelvis and memory loss
His mother says his helmet may have prevented a serious head injury.
Gloriavale Christian School's registration cancelled after ERO review
Education Ministry has asked the courts to lift orders preventing the school's closure.
87-year-old Hokitika woman dies after being struck by car
Police inquiries to determine the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
El Niño expected to be ‘strongest in recent history’
Strong winds, dry weather and wildfire risks are set to rise in the east.
Safety video launched after 27 rescues and three deaths on popular walking track
The video urges trampers to check conditions and turn back if necessary.
Search underway after hiker swept away in Canterbury high country river
Police received a report that a man was swept down a river near Craigieburn Forest Park.
Police consider manslaughter charges after $35m Pike River probe
Criminal investigation into mine tragedy appears to be the most expensive in NZ history.
Weather to worsen in lower North Island, high avalanche risk for Southern Alps
A significant winter storm is hitting the South Island today.
Winter blast to bring 500mm deluge as 'river of moisture' hits
Heavy rain and snow are forecast as a low-pressure system reaches New Zealand.
'River of moisture' to be unleashed; power cuts and travel disruption possible
A 48-hour heavy rain watch is in place as a significant storm approaches.
Originair hopes to get government funding to keep Wellington to Westport flights
Service support runs out this week after high fuel costs made route loss-making.
'Significant winter storm': Warning issued ahead of incoming heavy rain and snow
NZTA urges motorists to prepare as cold conditions threaten travel.
'Spring-like' weather for most after wet and wild weekend
Warmer temperatures are on the way for parts of New Zealand.
Power restored for most after wild weather caused outages
Some exposed parts of central and southern New Zealand could still see strong gusts.
Exprienced motorcyclist died after racing officials missed stalled bike at start-line
Leonard Tomasi wasn't able to swerve around the stalled rider and hit the back of him.
Weekend cold front to bring heavy rain, severe gales and snow
MetService warns of heavy rain and severe gales as a front moves up the country.