Environment'Had I not had my stroke, had I been on top of my game, that fire would not have been lit' - SemenoffFormer Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing25 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandScott Watson wins legal challenge to argue crucial evidenceControversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.25 May 12:42 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters MC 'standover': Man hospitalised after alleged drug debt recoveryThree men in court after yesterday's incident.24 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandSir Richard Hadlee opens new sports centre: 'It's my legacy to cricket'Hagley Oval is now NZ's premier cricket ground, game's great says.24 May 07:13 PM
EducationRuawai College students revel in overhauled curriculumRuawai College gives students the liberty to choose their own learning modules.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMosque attacks: Police staff including first on scene recognisedPolice efforts continued for months after the terror attacks.24 May 02:05 AM
TravelDanish adventurer fights his way into New Zealand as part of world-first tripThe Dane will enter New Zealand as a cargo ship passenger.23 May 11:54 PM
New ZealandUretiti Beach not patrolled despite being known drowning hot spotReport highlights coroners' comments after four Northland drownings23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Breathe bro, just breathe': Off-duty lifeguard saves man's life - twiceQuick-thinking lifeguard Quinn Bedford successfully resuscitated the hurt man twice.23 May 05:00 PM
EducationNorthland's biggest tertiary education provider hopeful Budget 2022 breaks down barriersNorthTec's chief executive welcomes Budget 2022 investment into vocational education.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2022: $10m to crack down on tobacco smuggling spikeThe funding will enhance specialist investigations and enforcement within NZ Customs.23 May 06:49 AM
New ZealandImporters of illegal alcohol stung with $150,000 fineThe company was fined $108,000 while two managers were each fined $21,600.23 May 05:40 AM
New ZealandTaxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'Driver manages to escape before police arrest two people 85km away.23 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandMosque terror attacks: Responders to be recognised with awardsFifty-nine awards to be presented tomorrow - and 3800 citations over next few months.23 May 02:19 AM
New ZealandJudge tells drug dealer to hand over $244,000Operation busted after Christmas Day family harm callout.22 May 10:01 PM
New ZealandGang house drive-by shooting: Police reportedly find 44 bullet casings in drivewayIt comes after rising fears over gun violence and gang turf wars.21 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandInmate busted using girlfriend to smuggle meth behind barsPlan foiled by "non-contact" visit.21 May 07:30 AM
New Zealand14-yo armed robbery suspect walks free after police botch arrestJudge believed police wanted to make sure teen didn't get bail again.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCocaine smuggling bust: Colombians face lengthy wait for trialCharges relating to bringing 50kg of the drug to NZ have been denied.19 May 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationTai Tokerau Principals' Association president pleased with Budget 2022$3b is targeting some of the right areas, according to Pat Newman.19 May 05:00 PM
EducationSchool principal goes door-knocking to fight student absenteeismA Whangārei principal is breaking down barriers between the school and whānau.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentGood start but more needed: Northland's take on Budget climate change measures$2.9b has been set aside from the Emissions Trading Scheme to fight climate change.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationTrades training receives $230m boost in Budget 2022The investment will provide support for another 24,000 apprentices.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of speeding, drunk driver could have been prevented, coroner findsDavidson was more than five times over the legal blood-alcohol limit.18 May 08:57 PM
TravelTravel deals: Fiji beach resorts, Gold Coast getaways and moreWe bring you the best travel deals going.18 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Tāne Mahuta track after discovery of bodyTe Roroa placed the rāhui on the popular walking track in the Waipoua Forest yesterday.18 May 06:42 PM
New ZealandBoy, 8, permanently disabled in crash caused by 11-time drink-driverRecidivist drink-driver Peter Stringfellow was subject to supervision when he reoffended.18 May 05:00 PM
CrimeWitness claims children were unwashed, unloved and unsupervisedChildren had to wait in locked car until passed-out mother woke up, court told.17 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandRetiree's $100k claim a 'wildly inaccurate' assessment of damages dueDargaville pensioner's tenancy dispute less serious than comparable Kainga Ora cases16 May 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Survival mode': Inquiry finds Omicron response put disabled people at riskHuman Rights Commission inquiry finds disabled people put at risk by NZ's Omicron response16 May 06:00 PM
KahuScholar casts new light on Governor George GreyWhanganui's Professor Danny Keenan is involved in an international project in London.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They have a right to feel safe at work': Firefighters and paramedics endure assaultsThe public is urged to be kind to first responders as they endure violence on the job.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan discharged from mental health facility now missingJamie Way's sister said her brother was not dangerous but likely suffered from paranoia.16 May 05:20 AM
World'Act of aggression': Australia says Chinese spy ship has been hugging west coastAustralia's defence minister called the spy ship's presence an 'aggressive act'.13 May 07:11 PM
