Gusts of over 150km/h had been recorded at Mt Kaukau in the capital.
New Zealand
24 mins ago
3:38
A tree from a council reserve came crashing down on a Pooks Rd property in Rānui on Thursday evening, caving in the roof and leaving residents shaken but safe.
40 mins ago
In a video published on his YouTube channel, the veteran Australian broadcaster spoke about the power of free speech and ability for his audience to make up their own minds.
World
12:30pm
1:54
Police said it was "incredibly lucky that the only damage was to a vehicle and no one was hurt".
12:09pm
Critics say the real cost is the strain on the Māori-Crown relationship.
11:45am
2:46
A passing motorist spotted a police chase in the English seaside town of Margate and pulled over to help, telling an armed officer to get in the back.
11:34am
1:04
Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson has addressed his future at Racing Bulls, amid rumours he could lose his seat at the end of the season.
Motorsport
11:11am
Almost all the focus – and glory – at the FIFA World Cup is centred around the players on the field. For some, however, it can be a different story.
Football
9:55am
3:55
A new study shows a lack of fresh air in Kiwi homes can lead to health issues and impaired performance.
6:00am
Crews were called to the fire at Mr Murdoch's on Fort St on Thursday evening.
Thursday 7:08pm
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers under investigation, and Kiwi teen in Bali ICU battling meningitis and pneumonia.
Newsletters
Thursday 4:45pm
Two complaints were received by the Police Minister in November last year and February this year.
Thursday 3:45pm
1:37
Medals bearing the effigy of the late Queen will be retired from general issue.
Thursday 3:42pm
The Oscar-nominated actress says she and her father used first aid skills learned on set to treat a man who had been stabbed outside a Los Angeles restaurant.
Entertainment
Thursday 2:41pm
Police say the girl has been found safe, after being reported missing Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday 2:14pm
1:31
It cited "lower than expected demand on both routes" along with significant rise in operating costs, including fuel.
Thursday 1:42pm
4:29
"Road users are urged to take extra care travelling on state highways today, especially those at higher elevations," NZTA said.
Thursday 1:36pm
A family holiday turned into a "parent's worst nightmare" when teenager Ashen Phaipanya contracted meningitis in Indonesia.
Thursday 1:08pm
The party says just 3% of New Zealand homes have solar power, far behind Australia and the US, and wants to fix that with cheap loans and fewer consents.
Thursday 12:13pm
2:16
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said strong winds forecast to hit the city from 1pm on Friday could impact travel across the bridge.
Thursday 12:08pm
Saturday’s clash with Belgium in Vancouver is a must-win for New Zealand if they wish to stay at the World Cup, but it won’t be an easy task.
Thursday 11:29am
Customs said criminal groups were enticing young Kiwis into high-risk illegal activities with the promise of overseas travel, cash and a luxury lifestyle.
Thursday 11:13am
2:35
The man in his 40s was described as offering services, including acupuncture and holistic therapy, from a clinic in the Glen Eden area.
Thursday 10:36am
David Nyika tells Breakfast that partner Lexy Thornberry has shown him what the human mind and body is capable of.
Sport
Thursday 10:31am
5:58
Today's headlines in 90 seconds including an unwelcome passenger hitches a ride on a prison van, a plan to rescue crew stranded in the strait of Hormuz and a baby goat named after the football goat Lionel Messi.
Thursday 9:54am
