Kara Hurring told police she didn't know about Westpac mistakenly putting $10 million into her partner's bank account until… More
An American man has appeared in the Auckland District Court for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine inside his body. New… More
Christchurch City Council has moved to halt planned demolition work on the earthquake-hit city's landmark Cathedral. Members… More
A trio of unusual break-ins and burglaries show "truth is stranger than fiction", police say. Hamilton police were called… More
A teenaged prisoner has been sentenced to seven years prison for his part in a violent attack on two Corrections officers…
Police say they are still waiting to hear from French authorities trying to track down whoever posted four mysterious parcels…
Teenager Lori-Lea Waiora Te Wini has pleaded guilty to the 2008 murder of a retired Opotiki schoolteacher, four days before…
The widow of a man killed by a runaway van that careered down a driveway and pinned him to the foundations of the home he…
Eight foreign workers, allowed into New Zealand under a government scheme, will be deported after being caught working illegally. Immigration… More
A former All Black facing assault and drug charges after World Cup Rugby final celebrations last October should know the… More
A 10-year-old schoolboy is in the emergency department at Christchurch Hospital after being knocked over by a car this afternoon. The… More
A Dunedin couple who bought a Lotto ticket from Mosgiel New World celebrated their new millionaire status by splashing out… More
Blasting work will start immediately to stabilise part of the slip face in Waioeka Gorge. This could… More
The Fire Service was called to the Huntly Power Station this morning after a fan overheated. Huntly chief fire officer… More
An estimated $1 million worth of cannabis has been seized by police in Hawke's Bay. Searches of four properties in Napier… More
Government has dramatically scaled back its proposed cuts to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. MFAT chief executive… More
The most significant education reforms since David Lange's Tomorrow's Schools in 1988? An attack on teachers? A focus on… More
Police are examining a block of flats in Wanganui where an elderly man's body was found this morning. A… More
The man who led the reorganisation of local government in Auckland has been appointed to a key role in the rebuild of earthquake-hit… More
International phone scammers dialled the wrong number when they called a police station in Nelson. Richmond community Constable… More
A man has been charged with burning down his multimillion-dollar luxury home in the Bay of Islands. Christopher John Robinson… More
The fate of some houses around Wellington Airport's a sad, but necessary reality. 22 dwellings are set to be demolished… More
Two Auckland schools that employed a convicted sex offender who used fake names and qualifications have… More
The family of a successful and happy insurance executive had no idea she took drugs before she died of a methamphetamine… More
A man who walked his partner to work after he was harassed and chased by drunks on Auckland's main street was disgusted… More
Mt Hutt was to be the first ski area in New Zealand to switch on its snowmaking guns for the 2012 season last night. A… More
Earthquake-battered Christchurch residents are upset that a police officer is suspected of stealing from a quake-affected… More
There's been another privacy breach at ACC. The corporation's chief executive Ralph Stewart confirmed… More
A stoush between landowners and councils over access to land at a wildlife sanctuary south of Cambridge has led to concerns… More
A call to control Hamilton's cats by introducing policies including a night-time cat curfew is prompting Forest and Bird… More
The YMCA has enjoyed a privileged position in relation to the Pembroke St site for many years. Sell or status quo may not… More
Like many of her friends and colleagues, Gabie George spends most of her day at her desk and regularly works through her… More
Schools are taking a hard line to stop students going on to late-night parties after their official… More
Some parents are worried their children will not get enough attention in larger-sized classes announced yesterday. And… More
As Constable Gary Prescott battled to save an elderly woman from drowning in her car in a Christchurch drainage canal, she… More
New Zealand's most silent minority - deaf parents of hearing children - are seeking help to communicate with their children's… More
Kindergartens and childcare centres may be roped in to help track vulnerable children when a new integrated enrolment system… More
More than a third of New Zealanders who buy coupons from group buying websites forget to redeem them… More
A contractor has been jailed for two years for stealing goods worth almost $40,000 while working in Christchurch's earthquake-torn… More
Class size changes: Minister 'living in fantasy world'
Larger class sizes will have a "severe impact on the… More
Steven Joyce: Cashing in on overseas students
As a country built on innovation we obviously need… More
The Kiwi oyster industry hopes a Government grant will help the industry fight back from a two-year… More
The accused killer of Kiwi Emily Longley was today accused of "minimising, fabricating and manipulating the truth". Elliot… More
For many years, conventional wisdom has stressed the importance of reduced class sizes. The outcome… More
More than one in six cancers are caused by preventable or treatable infections, according to a new global… More
Asking for trouble. Spotted by Vivienne while walking along Ridge Rd in Coatesville. Happy Mother's Day A nice relaxing… More
A public health advocate says Maori communities must do their bit to make it harder for people to kill themselves, including… More
HIV childcare case leads to legal action
A legal stoush has erupted between the Aids Foundation… More
WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan says the large Tasmanian low continues to churn offshore this evening… Watch
As Budget day looms it is an opportune time to glance… More
Auckland's main street is often filled with drunken… More
Chris Chang takes a look back at some of the highs… More
I have been asked several times over the last few… More
VIEW: Before and after Christchurch CBD photos
View and interact with before and after photos of… More
Westpac, Kiwibank and ASB have all made cuts to some of their mortgage rates today, as the mortgage war heats up. More
Mayor softens stance on Auckland housing intensification
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has again softened his stance… More
Rena lifeboat donated as cancer lifesaver
As an auction item, you wouldn't think an industrial… More
Rena debris found as far north as Great Barrier
Plastic beads, noodle packets and a dozen wheelbarrows… More
My question relates to the status of legal tender in New Zealand. When I went to Tournament Parking's… More
