Serious crash on SH1 Brynderwyns: Four injured and road closed for hours
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said four crews from Waipū, Kaiwaka and Maungaturoto attended. A nearly…
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain warnings for parts of North Island
Northland and Auckland are under a severe thunderstorm watch this afternoon, while the North Island’s east coast is…
Frustration as Auckland’s storm-damaged tracks still shut off
Nearly three years on from the devastating floods of Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland Anniversary Weekend in 2023, many…
Police ‘strongly interested’ in dashcam footage of Akl motorway crash
Police are “strongly interested” in dashcam footage of a two-vehicle crash that left one critically injured and closed…
Arrest made after person critically injured in Auckland’s Flat Bush
One person has been arrested after a serious assault in Auckland’s Flat Bush. Police said it was called…
IKEA to correct te reo Māori signs after errors at Auckland store
IKEA will correct errors in Māori language signs at its flagship Auckland store after problems with the translation…
New Year’s Day weather: Heavy morning rain for centre of New Zealand; Auckland, Southland set for nice days
“Northerlies will become strong in the morning, gusting 90km/h and then easing in the evening.” The Auckland and…
Auckland rings in 2026, fireworks light up Sky Tower
Auckland has welcomed the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display from the Sky Tower, as thousands gathered…
Severe thunderstorm watch for Northland, Auckland on New Year’s Eve
A severe thunderstorm watch has been lifted for a large swathe of the North Island this New Year’s…
how to watch on New Year’s Eve
Auckland’s Sky Tower will light up with a spectacular fireworks display at midnight as the city leads the…
New Year’s Eve weather: Auckland placed under severe thunderstorm watch
MetService said any thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain and could cause flash flooding…
Auckland 10-year-old lands 101kg marlin off Coromandel coast, breaks club record
“We had it right to the boat within three minutes, then you have to start reeling,” Tom said.…