New ZealandLawyers seek paedophile priest's victimsAn Australian lawyer is searching for Kiwi victims of serial paedophile Catholic priest Father Denis McAlinden. Alyce Johnson of 30 Jan 12:04 AM
New ZealandGisborne bus crash: Teen's long road backTevita Lokotui, who plays the tuba in the school's brass band, is recovering after having his leg amputated at the knee as a result of the Christmas Eve bus crash.28 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandDodgy teachers: 50 censured or struck offDozens of teachers were disciplined or struck off last year for sexual, inappropriate or aggressive behaviour towards students.26 Jan 10:31 PM
New ZealandArrest follows violent hitch-hiker incidentA man was attacked and his car stolen in the incident, police say.25 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandChasing the sun: Where to be this weekendFind out what place will be 31C on Auckland Anniversary weekend and read our list of the top five places to bask in the sun.24 Jan 10:38 PM
New ZealandBoy wanted to drive trucks just like DadAn 8-year-old boy who died alongside his father in a truck crash in the Hawke's Bay wanted to drive trucks just like his dad, family say.24 Jan 04:06 AM
New ZealandCyclist in truck crash namedPolice have named the man killed in Wednesday's crash.19 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandEight shearing gang members injuredMembers of a shearing gang were injured this morning when the van they were in left the road and smashed into a tree.18 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandCyclist dies in Gisborne crashRelatives of a cyclist killed in a crash this morning arrived at the scene.17 Jan 08:38 PM
New ZealandMore than 900 cannabis plants seizedTwo houses were searched and a number of people were spoken to. No arrests have been made as yet.16 Jan 12:11 AM
New ZealandMan seriously injured on fishing trawlerA man has been flown to hospital after being hit by a large fish bin onboard a fishing trawler north-east of Gisborne.13 Jan 11:22 PM
KahuArchbishop Brown Turei's funeral tomorrowArchbishop Brown Turei, one of the leaders of the Anglican Church in New Zealand and Polynesia, will be remembered at a funeral tomorrow.13 Jan 07:42 AM
New ZealandElderly woman's bag stolen in churchAn elderly Gisborne woman's handbag was stolen while she took holy communion at a city church on Sunday and other church parishioners have been warned about it.10 Jan 10:37 PM
New ZealandMahanga blaze: It's pretty insaneFirefighters are returning to the scene of a major scrub fire that gutted a house, destroyed a shed and forced the evacuation of baches and homes in the Hawke's Bay.08 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandKids responsible for large scrub fireThe three children aged five, eight and nine have been referred to Youth Aid.07 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandTeen charged over New Year's sex attackA 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged over an alleged sex attack on a woman in Gisborne on New Year's Day.06 Jan 09:03 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze in GisborneEmergency services are battling a scrub fire in Gisborne.06 Jan 01:46 AM
EntertainmentTop DJs may battle to work with ShapeshifterNew Zealand crowds 'not as spoiled' as the rest of the world, say chart-toppers.05 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandTeen hero runs to campground screamsA teen who ran to the aid of a woman being attacked at a campground on New Year's Day has described her screams as the "most horrific" thing he has ever heard.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurf's up after showery dayBig swells predicted to surge up the eastern side of New Zealand from Kaikoura to north of Mahia Peninsula03 Jan 07:02 AM
New Zealand'I held her hand until her last breath'EXCLUSIVE: Family members recall how Leotisia Malakai - the third victim of a horrific bus crash near Gisborne - slipped into a coma and never woke up.02 Jan 02:12 AM
New ZealandBus crash: Head tutor sings before deathLeticia Malakai's death brings the holiday road toll to 19 - the highest since the 2011/2012 period.01 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandNZ's first babies of 2017As most Kiwis were partying to see the new year in, others were being born.01 Jan 03:28 AM
New ZealandDrug bust at Rhythm & Vines festivalEight people were arrested after a police raid of 12 tents at the Rhythm & Vines music festival at Gisborne yesterday.31 Dec 09:36 PM
New ZealandRain set to dampen New Year spiritsThe MetService is forecasting rain for much of New Zealand today, perhaps ruining plans for post-party barbecues and sunbathing.31 Dec 07:34 PM
New ZealandKiwis party in a bright New YearRevellers packed out bars and party-hot spots the length of the country last night to welcome in 2017. Fine weather in most of the 31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandParty time as 2017 starts with a bangA spectacular fireworks display off Auckland's Sky Tower and parties around the country herald the start of a new year.31 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandArrest after alleged East Cape stabbingA man has been arrested after another man was allegedly stabbed in the remote East Cape.31 Dec 12:10 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Vines crowd: 'We're here for the vibes'American hip hop artist Chance the Rapper wooed a capacity crowd on the first day of Rhythm and Vines, telling the crowd he would move to NZ.29 Dec 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Aotearoa two' remembered in Tongan serviceSombre music rang out as the band opened the service with a tribute to Sione Taumalolo, 11, and Talita Moimoi Fifita, 33, killed in the bus crash.29 Dec 06:50 AM
New ZealandRoad toll rises after motorcyclist diesRoad toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.28 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandGisborne crash: Tongan band play tributeThe Tongan brass brand which lost two members in a Christmas Eve bus crash performed a tribute concert tonight as the holiday road toll climbed to 11.28 Dec 09:18 AM
New ZealandBus survivors to perform tribute concertSurvivors of the deadly Christmas Eve bus crash in Gisborne will perform a tribute concert today - the same day the bus was recovered from the scene.28 Dec 03:20 AM
New ZealandAirline offers free flights for Tongan bandThe surviving members of the Tongan band involved in last week's bus crash will fly to Auckland tomorrow, courtesy of Air New Zealand.27 Dec 11:56 PM
