A Kapiti Coast teacher says he experienced the strongest winds of his life after capturing a "mini tornado" that he said caused damage to vehicles.
New Zealand
Sun, Sep 27
Personal experiences were a powerful motivator for veteran journalist Ali Mau in her co-founding of a free legal service and innovative platform for reporting for sexual harm.
Life
Sat, Sep 26
6:33
When Paul Thompson lost Skatty - who'd been his ears at sea for the past 11 years - a community stepped in to help find his next feline first mate.
Sun, Sep 20
NZTA said "general caution is being encouraged where snow and flooding remain" after two state highways reopened.
Thu, Sep 17
0:21
Snow, heavy rain and plunging temperatures are set to hit parts of the South Island today as a cold front moves north, bringing a sharp end to the recent mild weather.
Wed, Sep 16
1:11
The filing raises some tricky legal questions, including whether a company can legally trademark a name another organisation has just announced.
2:34
More than 50,000 products are on offer at the huge 6700 sq metre store in Westgate – the first in the country to debut the Plan C+ format.
Wed, Sep 9
2:24
Waikato police say petrol-powered bicycles built by inventive teens may be impressive engineering, but were also illegal to ride on public roads.
Thu, Sep 3
Video of the meteor was captured and shared online by the Tauranga Astronomical Society just before 7.45pm.
Mon, Aug 31
0:56
Younger generations still aspire to traditional milestones, but are much less confident of achieving them.
Sun, Aug 23
The 45-second video — taken by Cayle Cross and Madison Pusch in October 2025 — showed the two adult kiwi striking each other with their powerful legs and claws.
Wed, Aug 19
0:44
Three thieves entered the Akaroa Salmon factory shop on Treffers Rd in Wigram just before 1am on Sunday.
Mon, Aug 17
Earlier, a weather radar detected severe thunderstorms offshore north of Cape Brett, Purerua, Paihia and Kerikeri.
Fri, Aug 14
3:41
Chief executive Jason Walbridge said "the economic conditions facing our business are real, and they require us to make some hard choices about how we're set up for the future".
Thu, Aug 13
Kiwi couples hoping to cut costs could choose to say "I do" outside the traditional wedding calendar.
Sat, Aug 8
This morning, MetService said Auckland was the coldest it's been since 2021.
Thu, Aug 6
1:03
The Commerce Commission said it will argue that alleged anti-competitive conduct was widespread.
1:31
Tyre tracks tear through the grass area on Fyffe Quay by Jimmy Armers Beach, on Kaikōura's Peninsula.
Fri, Jul 31
Data from Southern Cross Pet Insurance and PD Insurance has revealed which breed of pampered pets are generating the most insurance claims.
Sun, Jul 26
Landlords and property managers have been urged to be more vigilant in checking their rental properties, after recent busts at growhouses linked to organised crime.
Sun, Jul 5
Store owner Richard Funnell told 1News the alleged burglary had been a stressful experience for him and his staff who "put our heart and soul into this place".
Tue, Jun 30
Some items were practical and commonly-forgotten – while others raised more questions than answers.
1:30
The proposal reflected "challenging market conditions, falling demand in key markets, rising costs and insufficient work to keep the mill operating sustainably".
Wed, Jun 24
1:33
The 56-year-old plans to undergo CAR-T cell treatment in China later this year.
Mon, May 11
1:29
Matt Balkham from Wellington Astronomical Society said although the comet was getting fainter and further away, it may actually be a better time to photograph it.
Wed, May 6
3:29
