Vandalism at Taranaki monitoring stations ‘putting lives at risk’
Repeat vandalism and theft from weather and flood monitoring stations in Taranaki could be “putting people’s lives at…
First offshore oil and gas exploration permit since ban under consideration
An Australian firm incorporated weeks before New Zealand’s offshore oil and gas ban ended will have its application…
Where is the sunniest spot in New Zealand? Clue: It’s not Nelson
New Plymouth has been crowned the sunniest spot in New Zealand. Earth Sciences NZ found the Taranaki region…
‘Over the moon’ after discovery of possible new spider species
A Taranaki biologist is “over the moon” after discovering a potential new species of trapdoor spider. Taranaki Regional…
The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ
If you’re planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve outdoors, 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett has one piece of advice:…
Power cuts, trees down as heavy rain, gales batter upper North
2025 is set to go out with a bang as an active low-pressure system crosses the country, upgrading…
High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
Rakai Jacob Thompson has been accused of murdering the 17-year-old promising rugby league player, with whom he was…
New Plymouth mayor wants compensation from NZTA for SH3 closure
The New Plymouth mayor has labelled plans to close State Highway 3 in North Taranaki in January “unacceptable”,…
Slip closes West Coast highway, heavy downpours for lower North
More wild weather is expected to impact isolated parts of the country today, with MetService warning of significant…
Severe wind gusts force ‘brief’ Auckland Harbour Bridge closures
Winter’s final day is set to bring strong winds to parts of the country, with MetService issuing a…
New Zealand eases restrictions on petroleum exploration, mining
Resources minister Shane Jones announced on Thursday that New Zealand would reopen petroleum exploration after passing the Crown…
Warnings issued across parts of NZ as severe weather approaches
The top of the South Island is in the firing line yet again as an active trough moves…