New Zealand

The Chiefs have won a thrilling Super Bowl, with a field goal right at the death....

Three patient rooms are out of use in Whangrei Hospital's emergency department due to a leaking ceiling as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes Aotearoa....

Carlos and Carolina Masino landed in Auckland after a flight from Argentina on Monday, only to find their connection to Christchurch was cancelled....

PM Chris Hipkins says MetService is forecasting things are set to get worse as the North Island feels the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle....

The emperor may have to give up its crown as the world's largest penguin, after a 155kg behemoth was discovered by a team of international scientists down in North Otago....

Affected homeowners have until 7pm to evacuate under a mandatory order by the Whakatne district acting mayor, who declared a local state of emergency at 3pm on Monday....

In an instant classic, the Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LVII thanks to a late field goal....

RiRi of course delivered a blinding show, and the fashion was just as strong....

Cyclone Gabrielle's strong winds and heavy rain have caused lines and trees to fall, causing widespread power outages over the upper North Island....

It's bad for us and our communities. Experts explain how we can stop it....

Friday is set to be the last day Timaru's Link service will be operate before being replaced by the MyWay by Metro....

Monique Edwards' family heard a crack, and then their roof caved in, prompting her six-year-old son to ask if they were about to die....

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has chaired Cabinet in Auckland, and has committed $11.5 million to assist with the Cyclone Gabrielle emergency response....

You've got a freezer full of meat and there's deli meat, dairy and veg in your fridge. How long will it last with no power, and what should you do with it when the power's back on?...

Heavy rain and a cyclone warning did not deter a dozen tractors from getting to a Cambridge school to support children's mental health programme....

Embrace the buzzy new generation of rave culture with this step-by-step shoppable tutorial by makeup artist Lara Daly....

The Rodger Fox Big Band is bringing three of the world's leading drummers to Palmerston North to begin a 50th anniversary concert series....

How to help your pets during the storm, and things to remember should you need to evacuate....

Motorists are being urged to stay off the roads and off the water on Tuesday when the wild weather hits....

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has chaired Cabinet in Auckland, and is set to announce further Government support for the emergency response....

Fewer enrolments, the rising cost of living and online learning were all topics at the university council's first meeting of the year....

The disgraced former All Black will coach a Canterbury team this season despite opposition from some members of the club and a new conviction....

Northland retailers are shutting up shop, flights in and out of Auckland are cancelled and ferry sailings are being cancelled as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches....

At-risk residents asked to move before dark as heavy rain continues to fall and roads begin to close....

WRITE ON STUFF: Cyclone Gabrielle is closing in. We want to hear from those in the the thick of it....

A larger venue and more than 700 entries made the return of the Waimate Garden and Craft Show a "celebration of all the participants' work"....

BMW stands for "What Motor Works"?...

Time is short, everyone's tired and the weather sucks - so let's make meal times as simple as they can be....

Despite spending $1 million and losing an Environment Court case, the Gore District Council still wants to investigate building a bridge across the Mataura River....

A few monarch caterpillars were spotted crawling out of a rubbish bin at a Dunedin playground. There were hundreds of them inside....

As of 1pm, 12,000 homes and businesses remain without power across the Auckland region. Most of the damage has affected communities north of Orewa....

Precautions are being taken in Manawat as Cyclone Gabrielle edges closer....

Police have escorted a man out of a Kiwibank store after he was abusive and smashed things inside the premises, a police spokesperson said....

The meth had a street value of nearly $5 million, police say....

There are dozens of breweries, both big and small, dotted around the country. Here are just 10 to grab a cold one at....

'I'll run for you' is what two Waikato friends said when a common health battle brought them closer, despite being countries apart....

Officials are warning people to stay out of the water, with waves up to 8m high expected around the North Island....

A small shark was seen swimming close to the New Brighton pier on Monday....

The deputy mayor's salary isn't far short of the mayor's, and councillors were told that's because of her numerous responsibilities....

MetService has upgraded its wind warning for Taranaki, predicting gust of 140kph. As a result, rubbish collection in New Plymouth has been cancelled for Tuesday....

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown gives an update on Cyclone Gabrielle along with Auckland emergency management officials....

There's a high risk of flooding in the afternoon and again overnight, the district council says....

A high voltage cable infrastructure upgrade in Nelson's Brook Valley has been put off till later in the month because of a strong wind warning....

Next season's avocado crop has already been damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle....

Police say the men who fled a Corrections van on Friday are dangerous. They also warn anyone helping the three evade arrest could face criminal charges....

A high voltage cable infrastructure upgrade has been put off till later in the month because of bad weather to come....

Two substantial new swingbridges will go in before the storm damaged Heaphy Track reopens in October....

E rua ng whakamherehere m te matapihi hei te huarere pkerikeri, heoti ka kino k atu pea ina whai i ng krero....

There are trees down and debris scattered around the island, but the worst of the forecast wind never eventuated....

The country's main telecommunication companies are battling network outages caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, causing an industry-wide emergency response to be activated....