Severe weather to hit much of country
A strong wind watch is in place for the upper South Island tonight, although much of the island will escape the severe weather forecast to batter the North Island.
Maintaining identity among govt friction
Maintaining identity among govt friction
In a five part series, ODT political editor Mike Houlahan asked a senior MP from the leading parties about how the first two years of the parliamentary term have gone and if they fancy their chances in 2026.
Oil spill on SH73 makes driving hazardous
Oil spill on SH73 makes driving hazardous
Canterbury drivers are being urged to be cautious after an oil spill on State Highway 73, West Coast Rd near Porters Pass.
Concertgoers urged to get their stuff checked before New Year's
Concertgoers urged to get their stuff checked before New Year's
A drug-checking group is reminding concertgoers this New Year party season that it offers a free, legal and confidential service.
Break-in at antique store 'another blow'
Break-in at antique store 'another blow'
A Napier antique shop owner is blaming the high price of silver, after an overnight burglary at her store between Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Four hurt in crash near Levin
Four hurt in crash near Levin
Four people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash north of Levin, in the North Island, this morning.
South hit with one of the year's most intense storms
South hit with one of the year's most intense storms
The thunderstorm that has lashed the South Island and brought widespread and large hail is one of the year's most intense storms, MetService says.
Top cops on the beat over the New Year
Top police officers on the beat over the New Year
The police commissioner and his deputies will take part in frontline duties over the New Year period across the country.
Drenching on way for parts of North Island
Drenching on way for parts of North Island
A bout of bad weather is about to sweep across the east of the North Island, ahead of New Year celebrations.
Tasman flood recovery expected to take two years, cost $50m
Tasman flood recovery expected to take two years, cost $50m
More than six months after widespread flooding hit the Tasman District, the recovery is expected to cost the council $50 million and take up to two years to complete.
Calmer day ahead for storm-battered South Island
Calmer day ahead for storm-battered South Island
A calmer day is in store for parts of the South Island battered by hail and lashed by torrential downpours and lightning yesterday.
'Mass disorder': Three in hospital after K Road assaults
'Mass disorder': Three in hospital after K Road assaults
Police are asking for help to identify those involved in a brawl on Auckland's Karangahape Rd early today.
Body found after Port Waikato jet ski incident
Body found after Port Waikato jet ski incident
It is believed a man who died as a result of a jet ski incident near Port Waikato was not wearing a life jacket.
Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm
Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm
2026 is election year and parties are already jockeying for position.
Thousands of unwanted pressies for sale
Thousands of unwanted presents up for sale
More than 4500 unwanted Christmas gifts had already been listed for sale online by 8.30am on Boxing Day, according to Trade Me.
Police dog recovering after fall in scalding water
Police dog recovering after fall in scalding water
A police dog seriously injured after falling into scalding geothermal water is finally getting to enjoy retirement after months of recovery - just in time for Christmas.
Increase in tracking devices in abusive partner stalking: experts
Increase in tracking devices in abusive partner stalking: experts
Domestic violence experts warn they are seeing an alarming increase in abusive partners stalking their exes using mini tracking devices and mobile phone apps.
Body found at Piha Beach
Body found at Piha Beach
A body has been found at Piha Beach after a police helicopter joined a search for a person swept away.
Rare dolphin sighted in NZ waters
Rare dolphin sighted in NZ waters
Sightings of a rare dolphin in the Bay of Islands in Northland have delighted marine scientists.
Firefighters call off planned strike
Firefighters call off planned strike
The Professional Firefighters' Union has decided to stop Boxing Day's one-hour strike that was meant to begin at noon.