Severe thunderstorms are forecast from Whangārei to Wairarapa this New Year’s Eve, with Auckland, Hamilton, Whanganui and Palmerston North in the firing line.
New Zealand
Wednesday 1:20pm
Strong winds and heavy rain have left thousands without power, disrupted travel, and forced Foxton residents to urgently conserve water as crews race to restore services.
December 30, 2025
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A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.
A stunning century from White Fern Amelia Kerr has helped the Wellington Blaze to a 49-run-victory over the Auckland Hearts in the women's Super Smash.
Cricket
December 29, 2025
The exact number of properties, which included both rural and urban properties, is set to increase.
Orange warnings for heavy rain and gales cover much of NZ as a powerful low sweeps through, threatening summer plans and New Year festivities.
2:32
A new station and its park and ride facilities are being built about 300m south of the existing location.
Emergency services are at the scene at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Waterworks Rd in Kaitoke.
December 28, 2025
MetService warns of dangerous conditions as an active low brings up to 180mm of rain and gusts of 120km/h.
One southbound lane remains open, but motorists are being warned to expect heavy delays in the area.
December 27, 2025
Public water safety warnings have been issued for swimmers for Wellington's south coast and Lower Hutt swimming spots, due to pollution from wastewater.
December 26, 2025
Wellington District search and rescue coordinator Sergeant Jonathan Westrupp said the trio intended to float down the Hutt River in the Kaitoke Regional Park but that their planning was flawed.
December 23, 2025
Ultra New Zealand will hit Wellington with a three-stage event on April 10, 2026 headlined by some of the biggest names in the business.
Entertainment
The identification of two new cases in Auckland and one in Wellington brought the nationwide total to 35.
Health
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has issued road warnings for several key routes, urging travellers to take extra care on the roads in the lead up to Christmas.
Detective Sergeant Graeme Muir said the Saturday stabbing allegedly occurred during an altercation involving a small number of patrons.
Crime and Justice
December 21, 2025
The Wellington Phoenix women have bounced back from back-to-back losses in spectacular style.
Football
Melvin Parun was one of the men who died at Loafers Lodge and his brother, Lou, told 1News it was the law that let it happen.
2025’s most read stories: If a person spends more than 13 weeks in hospital, their benefit is automatically cut.
Police say the 40-year-old refused a blood test after screening positive for methamphetamine at a Wellington checkpoint.
December 19, 2025
Esarona David Lologa was found guilty of murder in September of lighting the fire at Loafers Lodge in Newtown, killing 5.
The Castlepoint Hotel at Whakataki has recently been given a reprieve and is now allowed to sell alcohol pending the outcome of its appeal next year.
Business
A prominent Christmas tree in a Wairarapa town has been ruined – casting a cloud over what should have been a time of celebration.
December 17, 2025
No specific further consultation with the public was planned before the trees were felled in 2026.
Jevon McSkimming last month pleaded guilty to three representative charges of possessing objectionable material.
