BDBDCommoditiesOil companies reassure East Coast communities on 'fracking'Canadian oil company Apache has been talking up the prospects for onshore oil finds on the North Island's East Coast and is trying to play concerns about fracking and the local environment. 20 Dec 01:45 AM
New ZealandMan's pains 'from uterus op'A Dannevirke man has been told by a local health board his stomach pain may have been caused by a hysterectomy - the surgical removal of a woman's uterus.12 Nov 01:44 AM
New ZealandNot guilty verdict in brother's murderA Palmerston North jury has found David Bourke not guilty of murdering his brother Timothy while on the run from police last year.09 Nov 05:01 AM
New ZealandMurder accused pleads not guiltyThe trial has begun of a freezing worker accused of shooting dead his brother and driving around the lower North Island with him in the back seat, avoiding police during a two-day manhunt.01 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandSex teacher back in classA legal loophole has allowed an unregistered teacher back in the classroom after having sex with a 16-year-old student.11 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain forces road closures in North IslandSlips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.06 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandReferee flees schoolboy rugby game after brawlA referee in a schoolboy rugby game was threatened by players and had to be accompanied off the field, after a game marred by brawling.25 Aug 05:30 PM
