CommoditiesGovt turns down Pike River requestThe Prime Minister says it's "disappointing" the Pike River Coal receivers have asked the Government for aid and that it is unlikely to pay their legal bill during the Royal Commission of Inquiry.06 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandTourist boat docked after passengers injuredMaritime New Zealand has launched an inquiry into the Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands vessel Excitor III after several passengers were injured, including one woman who had to spend 12 weeks in a body brace.06 Apr 02:41 AM
WorldFreak boating accident kills Queensland girlsThree young girls were having the time of their lives before two were killed in a horrific boating accident yesterday.06 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandPike River Coal to offer limited helpCash-strapped company Pike River Coal Ltd says it can only afford a limited role in the Royal Commission of Inquiry.05 Apr 05:25 AM
New ZealandWoman crashed car while brushing her teethA teacher who crashed her car while brushing her teeth told police she had lost concentration.05 Apr 02:48 AM
New ZealandTeen braves fire to rescue little boyHowls from a child trapped in a burning house compelled an 18-year-old neighbour to dash inside. "That was a cry that you would never hear in your life," said Wiremu Ropata, who was watching television at home and getting ready to go to bed04 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldWoman survives carpark plungeA driver in Melbourne survived an incredible six-storey plunge from a carpark building.04 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCrash downs power lines in south CanterburyA crash involving a truck and a car has downed power lines on State Highway 1 in south Canterbury.04 Apr 05:22 AM
WorldWoman survives car's fall from Melbourne buildingA woman has driven a car off the edge of a multi-storey car park in Melbourne, falling up to six floors to the ground.04 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandWoman comes upon scene of partner's fatal crashA woman who happened across a fatal road accident in west Auckland yesterday discovered the dead man was her partner.03 Apr 05:09 AM
New ZealandSurf wars - how real is reality TV?<i>Jo Knowsley</i> investigates the truth behind this week's sensational story from Piha beach.02 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandTramper hit by rogue boulderAn Australian man has been hospitalised with a fractured leg after a rock crashed into him while he was hiking on Mt Ngauruhoe in the Tongariro National Park today.02 Apr 03:40 AM
New Zealand'You just do it' - inferno hero plays down awardFirefighter Merv Neil has won a New Zealand Bravery Award for his fearless work in the Waikato coolstore fire.01 Apr 05:00 PM
