New ZealandSurgery needed after dog attackA young girl has undergone reconstructive surgery in hospital after being mauled by a bull mastiff in Masterton on Saturday, one of two dog attacks over the weekend which have sparked debate over dog control laws.29 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandFighting for a better futureIn a dark basement below the main stage of Kawerau's town hall, a bunch of teenagers are on punching bags.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMissing runners locatedThree runners missing near Lake Rotoma since yesterday have been found this morning in the Rotoma Forest by a search and rescue team.30 Dec 07:34 PM
Manufacturing80 jobs axed at Ohakune sawmillAnother 80 job losses announced today in a third sawmill unable to profitably export timber suggests the wood industry is in crisis, says a union representing workers in the sector.16 Dec 06:29 AM
EmploymentJobs cut at two sawmillsMore than 50 sawmill workers at two North Island sawmills have been told they will lose their jobs.14 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandSlain son's death 'absolutely senseless'The mother of a murdered Bay of Plenty teenager said today she was unable to describe how she felt about her son's "brutal, absolutely senseless death". A Mongrel Mob member ran down Jordan Herewini in Murupara last year.10 Dec 04:17 AM
EmploymentKawerau sawmill makes 30 redundantThirty staff at Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts Kawerau Sawmill are losing their jobs.10 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandSeat belts not worn in critical crashThree children critically hurt in a crash in Kawerau today were not wearing seat belts, police say.05 Oct 05:10 AM
LifestyleDita De Boni: Navigating work as a solo parentDita De Boni on how the welfare reforms might impact solo parents.07 Sep 05:30 PM
