Deadly New Zealand flood crisis extends in country's north island
Auckland, New Zealand's largest city of 1.6 million people, remained under a state of emergency after it experienced its wettest ever day on Friday.
New Zealand starts clean-up after torrential rains, flash floods
The nation's weather forecaster says while heavy rain has eased, another period of downpours is possible on Sunday.
NZ's Chris Hipkins sworn in as prime minister
Hipkins, who has refused to comment on his policies since being elected leader, will hold his first cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Ex-Covid response minister chosen as next New Zealand PM
The police and education minister will lead his party's uphill battle to win general elections on Oct 14 as the party lags in opinion polls, criticised by opponents over rising prices, poverty and crime rates.
New Zealand PM Ardern to resign
She says she has 'no more in the tank' to continue leading the country and will not seek re-election.
Emergency services on standby at Sydney airport after Qantas flight issues distress signal
An airport spokesman said flight QF144 flight from Auckland had issued a mayday alert and 12 fire trucks were on standby as a precaution as it is due to land.
NZ's southern waters experiencing marine heatwave
Reports say that water temperatures on the West Coast of the South Island are currently 4 degrees above average.
NZ considers bringing forward lift in fuel stocks
With the country depending entirely on imports since April, the failure of a recent shipment to pass quality tests resulted in shortages at Auckland Airport, the country's busiest.
NZ takes custody of ill baby from anti-vax parents
The baby's parents had blocked the procedure on the grounds that any blood transfused could have come from a donor jabbed with an mRNA vaccine.
NZ mosque shooter files appeal against life sentence
No hearing date has been set at this stage.
South Korean police arrest woman over NZ children found dead in suitcases
The Korean-born New Zealander is charged with murder.
Australia, NZ say no issues with meat exports to China
Neither Australia nor New Zealand has reported a case of foot and mouth disease among livestock.