Early in the evening of 15 January 2022, Tonga's Hunga volcano erupted with the largest and most energetic explosion recorded in modern times. The eruption,... Read More

After a rainy and windy weekend, MetService is forecasting sunny skies, light winds and warm temperatures for the start of this week. A pair of fronts ensured... Read More

For all of the property market's many minor zigs and zags this year, the average home in New Zealand is now worth practically the same as at the start of 2024. The... Read More

The early signs of improvement in household finances are starting to show and the number of people struggling is peaking, according to a credit bureau. Centrix... Read More

Dairy giant Fonterra has confirmed it will sell its consumer business, including major brands Anchor and Mainland. Chief executive Miles Hurrell said it has... Read More

Hundreds of schools are among critical infrastructure at risk from sea level rise now and in decades to come, data provided to the government shows. Fire... Read More

Rotorua Lakes Council has apologised for publishing inaccurate information about its $29 million Lake Tarawera sewerage scheme, as a former TV presenter claims... Read More

The Rotorua-based Mud Maidens women's ride group held its sixth annual Enduro event with record attendance. More than 143 women entered the event earlier... Read More

Police have opened an investigation after two firearms incidents in the Waikato region overnight. The first report was received just before 3am on Orchard... Read More

The dual skillsets of the New Zealand Defence Force's highly trained Reservists have been on full display this weekend, during the fourth and final joint surgical... Read More

A 'vibrant new green space” is now open at Tauranga's waterfront on The Strand for the community to enjoy. The Northern Waterfront Reserve, nestled... Read More

Traffic delays are being reported on State Highway 29. A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says it appears a truck's wheel has come off. "The... Read More