New ZealandWorker tumbles 40m from Mount summitA 63-year-old council contractor survived a 40m plunge down a sheer rock face from the peak of Mt Maunganui.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCar death: 'Any other kid, you'd be in jail'A judge says a man who killed his younger brother in a drunken car-surfing accident would be behind bars if it was 'someone else's kid'.21 Jul 04:00 PM
RetailCarter's business runs out of gasAll Black Dan Carter's foray into fashion has almost run out of gas with two more of his clothing stores closing.20 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandToddler's sudden death came without warningParents mourning the loss of their 22-month-old daughter to suspected meningococcal disease say the illness came without warning.05 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice 'testing courts' in drugs case - lawyersAn barrister says charges against gardening equipment suppliers may be difficult to prove.28 Apr 12:54 AM
New Zealand15 appear in court after massive drugs bustFifteen men arrested on drugs charges have been remanded on bail until next month. 28 Apr 12:46 AM
New ZealandIt's Cannabis & Co - copsAn indoor gardening chain would not have made a profit if it hadn't knowingly supplied equipment and advice to cannabis growers, police say.27 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTycoon's secret $5.5m padMotorcar magnate Colin Giltrap has made property history - paying a record $5.5 million for a luxury penthouse overlooking Mt Maunganui.17 Apr 04:00 PM
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