Fire crews are out in Taupō as they respond to flooding and vegetation fires caused by thunderstorms.

With British PM Keir Starmer seeking ‘strong protections’ for the US-British base on Diego Garcia, the Chagos Archipelago is ...

January 2025 was marked by cooler-than-average temperatures across much of the country, making it New Zealand’s coldest ...

In the January 2025 climate summary released today, NIWA said there were cooler-than-average temperatures across much of the country.

The BOM says as the low pressure system loses structure and spreads out, where storms might hit is getting more difficult to predict.

New Zealand, a land of breathtaking landscapes and surprising emptiness. Discover why this stunning country remains one of ...

A stunning essay from Max Rashbrooke examining his ancestors' role in the shaping of Aotearoa, and what that means for his ...

Last night’s strong and shallow 5.3 quake was felt by more than 23,000 people: mostly across the lower North Island. A ...

Russ Cook, aka Hardest Geezer, is to run the length of New Zealand on the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail. Callan Elliot grew up in Annan but is now battling for honours with newly-formed Auckland FC.

Some remote regions will experience a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. The best places to see it will be in ...

It is shaping up to be a wet and cloudy Auckland Anniversary long weekend across the North Island, including at holiday hotspots, but there is a promise of sunshine towards the end. A low-pressure ...

Replacing or buying a new central air conditioning system can be a huge expense, so you’ll want to get it right. To peg down systems that are likely to last, we measure and track the ...