MetService says tonight's temperatures as "quite cold for this time of year" as southern air sweeps the country just hours after the spring equinox.
New Zealand
5:59pm
A man critically injured in the August 30 incident has died in hospital.
Crime and Justice
6:19am
1:32
The investigative journalist said the book would examine the Taxpayers' Union.
Politics
Tuesday 7:10pm
Police were appealing to the public for information after a woman's body was discovered in the suburb of Newlands.
Sat, Sep 19
"Significant" remedial work was required to fix the Wairarapa home, with the unlicensed builder fined $5600 in Masterton District Court this week.
Thu, Sep 17
The pair had were reporting a trespasser at their home in Wellington when the exchange was overheard.
Wed, Sep 16
Two families from Wellington and Richmond say their respective $5 million Lotto wins sparked disbelief, shrieking and a sleepless night.
"At times when there is high occupancy [in ED], steps are taken to temporarily increase capacity by placing up to four beds in a corridor outside the ED observation unit for stable patients awaiting admission or discharge."
Health
Two men were found guilty of manslaughter and arson this week after Ian David Moller, 82, died following the blaze in 2024.
Tue, Sep 15
Race of Champions, featuring F1 superstar Sebastian Vettel and local hero Hayden Paddon, is set to take place in Wellington's 'Cake Tin' next year.
Motorsport
Geonet said the quake struck at 10.44am at a depth of 82km around 70km south-west of Waverley.
DIA chief executive Paul James said the department had recently received engineering advice relating to "specific floors" of the building.
Mon, Sep 14
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement will play Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland this November, following sold-out surprise shows in April.
The Te Aro nightspot, known for its free popcorn and arcade games, is shutting its doors for good on September 19.
Business
Sun, Sep 13
Two fire crews responded to the southwest pier, with passengers facing rescreening delays and large queues after being let back in.
Sat, Sep 12
The shop on Taita Dr in Avalon was broken into by three people around 2.30am on Thursday.
Thu, Sep 10
The truck's cab caught fire on the Peka Peka Expressway just south of the Ōtaki River around 5am.
Wed, Sep 9
A coroner has called for the "dangerous" device to be banned.
The option is far cheaper than spending up to $28m to remain at the Bond Store, on top of the tens of millions needed for earthquake strengthening.
Mon, Sep 7
Heavy rain is raising river levels and causing disruption, with floodgates activated near Feilding and a Wairarapa bridge on alert.
Photographers, dog walkers, parents and their children all stopped to see the wild animal basking in the sun this afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5
Earth Sciences New Zealand said exceptional June warmth helped make this year's winter one of the country's warmest since records began.
Fri, Sep 4
Two windows on a train service from Wellington to Masterton cracked "like a car windshield," although it's not yet confirmed what struck them.
Thu, Sep 3
Police said the child was assaulted by a teenager but did not detail what occurred during the incident.
Deloitte's Future Fit Pōneke report double-counted current employees with vacant roles and relied on three-year old employment data.
Wed, Sep 2
