New ZealandDrink driving grandma released on paroleA grandmother jailed after driving at nearly twice the legal alcohol limit and killing cyclist Frank van Kampen on the Kapiti Coast has been released on parole after serving just half of her sentence.15 Mar 03:59 AM
TravelWhanganui: River of dreamsNovice canoeist Diana Clement satisfies a long-held ambition to paddle the mighty Whanganui River - and all in one easy weekend.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTot's killer not a monster - judge"You did a monstrous thing, but I do not think you are a monster," a High Court Judge told the killer of a two-year-old boy today as he sentenced him to a life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years today.08 Mar 02:11 AM
New ZealandMan who kicked toddler to death jailed for at least 17 yearsA Whanganui man was today jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for kicking to death his partner's two-year-old son.07 Mar 11:14 PM
New ZealandWhanganui gang patch ban unlawful - High CourtThe High Court has ruled Whanganui District Council's gang patch ban is unlawful.03 Mar 07:11 AM
New ZealandMan dragged pilot from chopper wreckThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is investigating the cause of a helicopter crash which left a pilot with head injuries after it came down north of Levin this morning.28 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandPrison bans Rebel members after recruitment attemptThree senior members of the Rebel Motorcycle Club have been banned from visiting a Northland prison after attempting to recruit members there.20 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandCrash near Foxton claims two livesTwo people are dead and five others have been taken to hospital after a vehicle carrying seven people rolled this morning near Foxton.19 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandMan not guilty of toddler's murderA jury in the Palmerston North High Court has today found a man not guilty of murdering a three-year-old girl but guilty of her manslaughter. Kash McKinnon died of head injuries in Palmerston North Hospital in August 2009.18 Feb 05:29 AM
New ZealandMachete attack teen pleads guiltyOne of two teenagers charged with attempted murder after a policeman was attacked with a machete at Taihape on December 11 last year has pleaded guilty.17 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandDoctor shortage reaches 'crisis' levelA spiralling shortage of doctors has sparked a warning of future "severe safety issues" in New Zealand hospitals, with predictions that patients could suffer from increasing medical mistakes and treatment delays without urgent action.16 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandGang bust blow to Rebels' NZ growth - PoliceA major police operation resulting in at least 30 arrests is likely to stymie Australian gang the Rebels' growing presence in NZ, police say.10 Feb 11:22 PM
