According to GeoNet, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake, at a depth of 17 kilometers, struck near Pongaroa in the Tararua district at ...

The Oceania region, including Australia, New Zealand, and the many islands and nations of the South Pacific, is a dream ...

MetService said thunderstorms could be accompanied by rain as heavy as 25mm/h and hail up to 15mm in diameter. The North Island has experienced widespread thunderstorms since the start of the New Year ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck New Zealand ‘s lower North Island Wednesday, with a jolt rated as moderate by the country’s geological sciences agency. The quake was ...

New Zealand has always been the overachiever of countries: it was first to give women the vote (1893, if you’re keeping track), first to split an atom (thanks, Ernest Rutherford), and let’s face it – ...

Auckland welcomed 2026 with a fireworks display launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, the Sky Tower. Despite rain and canceled community events across parts of the North Island, the city ...

Thunderstorms continued to lash the North Island overnight as the tumultuous holiday weather continues, while one mayor has ...

You're standing at the edge of Milford Sound as sheer cliffs rise 1,200 meters straight from the sea, waterfalls thundering ...

Steeped in natural beauty and rich culture, New Zealand is the perfect playground for a family adventure. Its ancient glaciers, uninhabited islands, and fossil forests tell tales of Māori myths and ...