New ZealandSpeedway victim to be farewelled todayHundreds of mourners are expected to attend today's funeral service for a teenager killed in a speedway accident over Easter Weekend.07 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandInquiry into girl's track deathThe track operator said it was unfair to call Kaikohe Speedway a "black track" - an unlicensed track not registered with Speedway NZ.04 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeedway funeral planned for teen driverThe funeral for a teenage driver killed in a speedway crash in Northland will be held at her home track in Mt Maunganui.04 Apr 06:22 AM
New ZealandThe other Mr W. Peters wants things put rightMt Maunganui's Wilhelmus Peters has been getting mail and phone calls for the NZ First leader since the change of Govt two years ago.21 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 PM
TravelBay of Plenty: Adventures start with Base JumperSue Baxalle's family try out a 4-berth campervan for size.17 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandQuiet night for New Year celebrationsRevellers celebrating New Year and the start of a new decade in New Zealand behaved themselves last night.31 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandP chemical theft could be worth $1bOne thousand litres of hypophosphorus acid, a key ingredient in P manufacturing, was stolen from a factory in January, it was revealed this week.26 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandSharks come within metres of swimmers as sightings increaseShark sightings have prompted lifeguards at holiday hotspots to urge swimmers to take caution.25 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandParade of prime propertiesMore than $50 million worth of prime property is on the market in one of New Zealand's most sought-after seaside streets.03 Oct 03:00 PM
