Wild weather during New Zealand ’s peak summer holiday period has disrupted travel for thousands of passengers on ferries ...

In 2024, the Department of Internal Affairs registered 59,199 births, recording a total of 19,404 unique names, reflecting ...

Meteorologists are closely watching fast-drying conditions across the upper North Island – with one warning some areas could ...

Data from NIWA’s seven station series shows eight months of 2024 had temperatures that were well above average (>1.2°C above ...

Hawke’s Bay’s biggest sporting showcase of the summer has kicked off in style, pitting three of the region’s most-loved mascots against each other to find out which bird has the most physical prowess.

• The highest 1-day rainfall was 140 mm, recorded at Milford Sound on 10 December. • The highest wind gust was 196 km/h, ...

Pipers and drummers have descended on the capital this week for the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association annual summer ...

Wild weather separated New Zealand again. Is it time for a tunnel? - Many are calling for an underwater tunnel between the ...

Eradicating pigs, cats and mice from Auckland Island would be globally significant, the Department of Conservation says ...

The tale of two groups of sailors stranded on an island south of New Zealand provides a case study of what to do — and not to ...

A second boat has allegedly been caught illegally fishing at one of Auckland’s most popular marine reserves, on the same day ...