New Zealand National Stuff
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:28:21 GMTNorthbound traffic for those departing Wellington starting to ease as wet weather continues
Motorists on SH1 leaving Wellington faced delays of up to an hour for much of Tuesday.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:20:48 GMTWoman dies in motorbike crash on Auckland's North Shore
Police were called to a crash in Albany, on Auckland's North Shore, at 3.25pm.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:28:48 GMTRoad reopens after four people seriously injured in crash between Coromandel and Auckland
The motorway is open again after emergency services were called to a two-car crash around 1pm.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 22:22:16 GMTChristmas Day crash victim remembered by friends as a 'true soldier'
Brent Cleghorn died when his vehicle collided with a truck on Christmas Day morning near Dunedin.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:17:58 GMTGreat whites wash up near scene of fatal attack
One of the two great whites found on the beach at Bowentown died in a legally set net.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 22:07:18 GMTSevere weather warning for parts of North Island
A slow-moving front is crossing the lower North Island.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:23:36 GMTBody found in river believed to be that of missing teenager
Police believe a body found by a member of the public is an 18-year-old who went missing after jumping into North Canterbury's Waimakariri River three days before Christmas.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:58:57 GMTMotorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Mid-Canterbury crash
The person was taken to hospital after crashing near Mitcham on Tuesday morning.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 22:16:54 GMTSummer of cyclones? Warmer seas and weather phenomenon play into elevated alert level for New Zealand
Aotearoa has already had a brush with an ex-tropical cyclone this summer and more could be on the way.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:03:40 GMTCordons stood down after AOS callout in Napier
But inquiries into the circumstances of the Maraenui 'incident' are ongoing.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMTAuckland's new $400k waterside park fenced off for months due to ownership limbo
It's been ready to welcome visitors since August but no-one knows when Auckland's newest park might open to the public.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:45:46 GMTFallen tree brings further delays to Auckland motorways
A downed tree just south of Puhoi Rd, on State Highway 1, is bringing 10 to 15 minute northbound delays to those travelling out of the city.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMTChristmas blue skies give way to grey - and rain - in Taranaki
A front moved up the country, bringing with it plenty of rain.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:47:01 GMTAmateur astrophotographer captures comet as it streaks across night sky
Staying up into the early hours, braving strong nor'west winds and mosquitos, Ekant Veer snapped the perfect shot of a comet over Canterbury.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:21:32 GMT'An icon who showed what was possible': Literary world's sadness at Keri Hulme's death
'She was simply brilliant' - Kiwi writers lament the loss of author Keri Hulme, who proved the value of New Zealand's stories on the global stage.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:49:41 GMTNew Covid-19 location of interest for Canterbury despite no new cases
A women's leisurewear shop is a location of interest but there are no new Covid-19 cases in Canterbury, despite the busy start to the holiday season.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:47:43 GMTState Highway 1 reopens after crash at Waipapa Bay near KaikÅura
One person has been flown by helicopter to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:05:37 GMT'The mysteries of cat ownership': Terminally ill woman's beloved pet found
She was missing for four days, but this morning, Princess Titiara was found. Now, says her owner: "The house is back how it should be."
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 03:38:20 GMTCovid-19: Dip in case numbers down to low testing rates over the holidays
Expert Dr Siouxsie Wiles said Tuesday's low case numbers are due to a drop in testing over Christmas, and a truer picture will emerge after New Year.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 03:37:57 GMTNo more Covid-19 cases in Gisborne after two cases reported on Christmas Eve
All 132 Covid-19 tests processed from Gisborne since Christmas Eve have been negative.