New ZealandFrench tourist raped at gunpointA French man who wanted to experience "the real New Zealand" was abducted and raped while travelling alone on a rural backroad.09 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWindy weather set to continueThe MetService is forecasting these strong westerly winds are set to continue until Wednesday.31 Aug 02:00 AM
KahuKaumatua ban fishing as whanau mourn boyWairoa College student died while trying to rescue his prized and expensive basketball from river.19 Aug 04:00 PM
LifestyleBad weather hits start of whitebaiting seasonWhitebaiters reminded to clean nets to prevent spreading didymo.18 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandCockroach boom sends bug business soaringCockroach populations have soared this year, with good breeding conditions and horrible winter weather sending the bugs inside.17 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandHenry's 'shoot Moko' call just fun - TVNZPaul Henry's suggestion that Moko the Mahia dolphin be shot has not surprised local residents who say he's an idiot who speaks without thinking.13 Aug 01:55 AM
New ZealandTwo die in high-speed crashDeaths come as Government prepares to consider extensive changes to our road rules.08 Aug 04:00 PM
EmploymentGisborne 'feeling the pain' after more job cutsThe primary production region of Gisborne is "feeling the pain" of the recession with another employer slashing staff numbers by half.06 Aug 11:53 PM
