There have been 31 fires in total since four days of permitted sales began on Monday. 

Fireworks warning for Christmas and New Year in El Niño summer

Fire and Emergency NZ crews responded to 31 incidents since they went on sale on Monday.

Fri, Nov 6

2:04

Wellington's south coast businesses warn they'll have to relocate or close, with the plant months away from being fully operational.

Moa Point affected businesses grapple with another summer lull

Businesses on Wellington's south coast warn they'll have to relocate or close, with Moa Point months away from being fully operational.

Mon, Nov 2

2:26

Abusive partners are forcing women to drink, take drugs and misuse medication, with more than a fifth of Women’s Refuge clients also blocked from seeking mental health support.

'Making me beg for it': Abusers using drugs as a weapon of control

New figures from Women's Refuge show around one in five of their clients have been forced by their perpetrators to drink alcohol, take drugs, or take more than they wanted to.

Sun, Oct 25

2:26

The NZ Drug Foundation says 169 people died from accidental overdoses in 2025, although nearly half the cases remain provisional.

Accidental overdoses killed 169 in NZ last year - NZ Drug Foundation

The NZ Drug Foundation warns stimulant deaths remain high as one mother shares her son's story and backs a law change to encourage people to seek help during an overdose.

Wed, Oct 21

2:23

As all violence against women is thought to be under-reported, the real picture is likely to be much worse.

Thousands of stalking and harassment reports since law changed

In the three months since the stalking and harassment law came into force in May this year, police have received thousands of reports.

Fri, Oct 16

2:44

The missing teen safely on board the NZDF helicopter

The moment missing Hawke's Bay teen was winched to safety

The Royal New Zealand Air Force have shared photos of the dramatic rescue of a student who spent a night lost in Ruahine Forest Park.

Thu, Oct 15

It’s the second permanent centre in the Wellington region.

New blood donor centre opens in Porirua amid demand for plasma

It’s the second permanent donor centre in the Wellington region.

Mon, Oct 5

2:18

Each election many New Zealanders face barriers in taking part in the democratic process and casting their ballots.

Disabled voters still hunting for accessible booths, private ballots

Accessible voting options are expanding, but disabled voters say finding suitable booths, accessing election information and voting independently remain challenges.

Mon, Oct 5

2:08

September 2026
An airplane. (File image).

International airfares rise 21.5% despite strong travel demand

Disruption in the Middle East and rising fuel costs have pushed prices higher, but Kiwis are still travelling by finding savings elsewhere.

Sat, Sep 26

2:28

First home buyers now make up a record 29% share of all property sales, according to Cotality.

'That's a record share': First home buyers surge to new market high

KiwiSaver first-home withdrawals have reached record levels, while first home buyers become an increasingly active group in the housing market.

Sat, Sep 12

3:26

At Huia Pool in Lower Hutt, swim instructor Ashlee Cooper teaches a one-on-one class accessible for neurodiverse children, with student Roc.

New approach aims to reduce drowning risk for neurodiverse kids

Many neurodiverse children have a special attraction to water. Now researchers, councils and advocates are working to find ways to teach water safety skills.

Sun, Sep 6

2:28

August 2026
One seller said the orders were for non-fiction books published before the 1990s.

NZ bookstores receive bulk orders suspected of being used to train AI

One seller said the orders were for non-fiction books published before the 1990s.

Mon, Aug 17

2:20

The party says Te Waonui a Tāne would end reliance on short-term government funding cycles.

'Very alarming': Tiaki Wai bills causing upset for Wellington ratepayers

Complaints included confusingly high fortnightly payments and extra water charges for granny flats.

Sun, Aug 9

2:23

Pablo the cat.

'Disgusting': Cat shootings prompt warnings about anti-feline violence

Two cats were shot with pellet guns in separate incidents last week.

Tue, Aug 4

2:18

July 2026
Spain football jersey.

Sports retailers are extra-time winners from FIFA World Cup

New Zealand stores selling official football jerseys have almost completely sold out, with one player's name a fan favourite.

Wed, Jul 22

2:17