New ZealandPublic to get say on Hillary RidgeNZers can now have their say on whether the South Ridge of Aoraki Mount Cook should be renamed as 'Hillary Ridge'. The Geographic Board today opened a three month-public consultation.26 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandNZ scientist Russian spy suspectOne of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.26 Aug 02:12 AM
New ZealandIf you want to talk about being poor... you've got to be richCritics say the entry cost of $2295 plus GST for the two-day Child Poverty NZ Summit in October is far too expensive for most frontline workers.25 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFired pilot hopes for job backA judge has reserved his decision in the case of a pilot seeking his job back after he was fired for drinking and having sex with a young flight attendant the night before a flight.25 Aug 05:09 AM
New ZealandPostie sacked for Facebook remarks loses job bidAn Auckland postie who was sacked for criticising NZ Post customers and a colleague on Facebook has lost his interim bid to get his job back.25 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandVeteran, 80, fined for moonshine operationAn 80-year-old returned serviceman who sold home-made alcohol from his garage in Hastings was today fined $1200 and placed under community supervision.25 Aug 12:01 AM
New ZealandBarlow: Years in prison 'like retirement'Convicted double murderer John Barlow said 15 years in prison was "like going into retirement" and hasn't changed him a bit, as he walked free from Rimutaka Prison this morning.24 Aug 09:32 PM
New ZealandNew Facebook evidence on CarmenPolice investigating the disappearance of Carmen Thomas say they are closer to catching her killer and Facebook yesterday produced a new clue.24 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPaul Henry in trouble over jibe at doctorsTVNZ has apologised for a comment by presenter Paul Henry that overseas-trained doctors can't be as good as those trained in NZ.24 Aug 05:30 PM
