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Elijah Wood poses for photos with Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride at their wedding.

Elijah Wood 'crashes' Lord of the Rings-themed wedding at Hobbiton

The actor, best known for playing Frodo Baggins, was visiting the Waikato movie set and happened to be touring the grounds as Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride were tying the knot.

Wed, Oct 29

The races in the Westland and Kaipara Districts were both down to single-digit margins.

Single-digit margins leave mayoral hopefuls in suspense

Special votes could swing razor-thin races in Westland and Kaipara, where just a handful of ballots separate leading candidates.

Mon, Oct 13

Local elections: Mayoral races remain tight as preliminary results emerge

Preliminary results are expected to come in throughout Sunday.

Sun, Oct 12

Windows 10 will stop being supported from October 14.

Windows 10 support ends: '30% of NZ computers at risk'

Microsoft’s decision to end security updates and technical support could leave older devices vulnerable, Consumer NZ warns.

Sun, Oct 12

A roof damaged by winds in Awakeri, near Whakatāne on Sunday afternoon.

Properties damaged, roofs lifted in reported tornado near Whakatāne

Fire and Emergency NZ said it was called to reports of a tornado going through several properties on State Highway 30 in Awakeri at around 2.45pm on Sunday.

Sun, Oct 5

Elijah Wood 'crashes' Lord of the Rings-themed wedding at Hobbiton

The actor, best known for playing Frodo Baggins, was visiting the Waikato movie set and happened to be touring the grounds as Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride were tying the knot.

Wed, Oct 29

Single-digit margins leave mayoral hopefuls in suspense

Special votes could swing razor-thin races in Westland and Kaipara, where just a handful of ballots separate leading candidates.

Mon, Oct 13

Local elections: Mayoral races remain tight as preliminary results emerge

Preliminary results are expected to come in throughout Sunday.

Sun, Oct 12

Windows 10 support ends: '30% of NZ computers at risk'

Microsoft’s decision to end security updates and technical support could leave older devices vulnerable, Consumer NZ warns.

Sun, Oct 12

Properties damaged, roofs lifted in reported tornado near Whakatāne

Fire and Emergency NZ said it was called to reports of a tornado going through several properties on State Highway 30 in Awakeri at around 2.45pm on Sunday.

Sun, Oct 5

The homeowner had planned to install the gas connection for cooking and hot water to support her elderly parent and young children.

Auckland family shocked by $37k gas quote, despite DIY efforts to cut costs

Vector apologised and lowered the bill, but the cost remains unaffordable for the family, as the Vector's new policy shifts the full installation expense to customers.

Sat, Oct 4

September 2025

A partial solar eclipse seen through clouds in March 2025.

'Cloud shield' threatens eclipse views, but one city could get lucky

The partial solar eclipse will begin before sunrise and reach its peak around 7am, with the moon covering up to 70% of the sun in parts of the lower South Island.

Mon, Sep 22

A partial solar eclipse seen in May 2025 from the Czech Republic

Rare partial solar eclipse to greet New Zealand at dawn on Monday

Kiwis will see between 60% of the sun covered in Auckland and up to 72% in Invercargill, with the eclipse visible nationwide at sunrise — weather permitting.

Fri, Sep 19

1:29

Heavy rain, severe gales to impact South Island, lower North

MetService has issued multiple orange warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, with weather watches also in place across several regions.

Tue, Sep 16

1:30

Power lines down at a section of lines north of Whangamatā.

Thousands face overnight power cuts after strong winds batter upper North

Thousands are expected to remain without power in the Coromandel and western Bay of Plenty.

Sun, Sep 14

Jack's bench washed up on Waikanae Beach on the Kāpiti Coast.

Memorial bench swept away in Tasman floods washes up on Kāpiti Coast

Months after vanishing in severe flooding, Jack Robertson's bench was found 185km away on Waikanae Beach – near his grandparent's resting place.

Fri, Sep 12

5:58

One of the surviving puppies after a litter were dumped from a bridge in Whangārei on Thursday.

'Horrified': Litter of puppies abandoned near Whangārei marina

Two puppies were rushed to a desexing clinic after being found by workers yesterday, but it's feared their littermates did not survive.

Fri, Sep 12

Timeline: Disappearance of Tom Phillips and Marokopa children

This timeline covers the key events in the case from when the group first disappeared to Phillips' death and the recovery of the children in September 2025.

Mon, Sep 8

0:07

The blood moon during a full lunar eclipse

Lunar and partial solar eclipses this month over New Zealand

A total lunar eclipse will take place on Monday morning, followed by a rare partial solar eclipse on September 22.

Fri, Sep 5

1:30

When the road narrows and only one vehicle can get past, who gives way?

No room to pass: Who gives way when two lanes become one?

It’s a familiar squeeze, and one that’s happening more often as housing intensifies and roads grow busier.

Wed, Sep 3

1:31

The site at night time when the instruments are in operation.

Why a laser is scanning the skies above Invercargill

An international team of scientists is set up near Invercargill Airport, using a laser beam and radar waves to study conditions over the Southern Ocean.

Tue, Sep 2

A danger asbestos warning sign taped, hanging on a sealed off doorway inside an older house.

Asbestos detection in fire doors sparks nationwide safety response

Contaminated materials used by New Zealand's largest fire door manufacturer have prompted urgent inspections and temporary site closures.

Tue, Sep 2

Lower Hutt shop manager knocked out after following abusive teens

After banning teenage girls from her store, the manager followed at a distance to help police but says she was attacked and hospitalised shortly after.

Tue, Sep 2

August 2025