New ZealandTeen driver flees fatal crashPolice say the driver of a car which crashed near Westport killing his young passenger, ran from the crash.24 Oct 07:23 PM
New ZealandSun magnet draws hordes to beachesPeople have flocked to the beaches to enjoy the sunshine of the long holiday weekend, with conditions set to stay this way for the rest of the week.24 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour Weekend toll hits 6A woman told yesterday how a blood-soaked teenager screamed for help at her front door, as two of his friends lay dead in a car wreck nearby.24 Oct 04:30 PM
Small BusinessLabour weekend surcharge warning for businessThe Commerce Commission is warning businesses not to mislead customers when applying a surcharge on goods and services ahead of this weekend's Labour Day holiday.20 Oct 10:20 PM
TravelWaitakere: All aboard the Dam TramThe Waitakere Tramline was built in the early 1900s to facilitate repairs and maintenance to the Waitakere Dam. Weekly trips have now been running for 35 years and are a great way to amuse the entire family, whatever the weather.02 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleHolidaying at homeStaying home is the new going away. Bronwyn Sell looks at how the 'staycation' can be just as fun as a holiday away - and at the same time can save you lots of money.30 Sep 04:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Summer of cricket lacking testsThe Blacks Caps 2010/11 schedule has been announced with only two test matches set aside for the summer.24 Aug 03:39 AM
Opinion<i>All in a day's work:</i>The grinch who tried to steal Christmas...Now it seems there is a risk that employees could lose an entitlement to public holidays that fall during a closedown period22 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionShould employers give staff more holidays?An Auckland firm is seizing the initiative in boosting public holidays for its workers. Should other firms join them?27 Jul 09:27 PM
EmploymentWorkers win back one lost holiday Some 2000 metal and manufacturing workers have negotiated a one-off holiday in 2011 to make up for missed public holidays.25 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandHolidays to end on chilly noteThe rest of the school holidays could be chilly, with wind expected for the north, frosts predicted in the heartland, and heavy rain in the south.11 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMovies magic for rainy holidays - what kids think of the holiday moviesFoul weather on the first day of the school holidays drove many parents to the cinemas.05 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Zero-tolerance' policy to be evaluatedPolice will evaluate the weekend's "zero-tolerance" trial policy on speed before deciding to extend it or apply it again.07 Jun 10:35 PM
New ZealandLong weekend toll lowest in 50 yearsPolice are praising motorists for their "slow and careful" driving over the long weekend, which looked set to be the lowest Queen's Birthday road toll in 50 years.07 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll on course for 54 year lowQueen's Birthday weekend has seen a drop in the overall number of crashes, with police trumpeting their zero tolerance approach to speeding as a factor.07 Jun 07:19 AM
New ZealandMother of three killed in holiday weekend tragedyThe first person to be killed on the roads this holiday weekend was "a good mummy who loved her kids".06 Jun 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Fantasies for all on these islandsWe've taken a week off and have escaped what is shaping up to be a rather aggressive winter and have come here for a treat.06 Jun 06:00 AM
